Environmental Field Chemist II

About the role

The Environmental Field Chemist II works both indoors and outdoors at various customer sites, leading safety protocols, packaging materials based on required regulations, performing onsite testing of suspected materials, and collaborating with customers to add additional services. This role is responsible for leading hazardous waste removal services.

Responsibilities

• Leads collection, characterization, and packaging of customer waste for final disposal.
• Ensures safe transportation of customer waste in accordance with all Federal Regulations and receiving facility regulations.
• Prepares customer paperwork, including Packing Lists, Waste Labels, and Shipping Documents.
• Performs onsite support at customer locations, such as inspections, waste collection, chemical dispensing, inventory management, housekeeping, and outbound waste shipments.
• Identifies and categorizes suspected contents via internal sampling procedures and categorization tests (e.g., ‘Field Screens’).
• Provides customers with a detailed inventory of waste on site.
• Travels to customer locations.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain an MVR that meets Company policy standards.
• Active CDL (A, B, or C) with HAZMAT Endorsement.
• Ability to pass Respirator fit test certification.
• Ability to regularly lift or move objects weighing 40 lbs or more.
• Currently hold a 40-hour HAZWOPER (with 8-hour refresher) or ability to pass the course upon hire.
• Currently hold a Tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 3–6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of chemistry principles and practices, including analysis, evaluation, waste processing, and treatment protocols.
• Proficient knowledge of Federal and State Environmental and Transportation regulations (e.g., DOT, OSHA, RCRA).
• Skills in performing proper waste sampling, creating accurate waste characterizations and profiles, and addressing difficult situations constructively.
• Ability to utilize computer technology for communication, data gathering, and reporting.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and the ability to detect inconsistencies in data.
• Ability to express complex concepts clearly.
• Experience building effective working relationships with customers to support requests and address routine needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).