Field Chemist

About the role

Arcwood Environmental has helped organizations across the United States manage the byproducts of progress safely and thoughtfully for more than 50 years. With deep expertise and innovative waste management technology, Arcwood protects people, communities, and the environment through work that often happens behind the scenes. As a Field Chemist, you will be responsible for sorting and transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste, ensuring compatibility and safety in all processes for each service provided to customers.

The position reports to the Field Office and is dispatched to projects in the region during the day, returning to the office at the end of the day.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times.
• Assist in the segregation of chemicals by hazard class and pack compatible materials in appropriate containers; prepare for transportation and complete necessary paperwork for each job.
• Determine and load supplies needed for job completion and travel to various industry, laboratory, and educational sites to perform lab pack services.
• Assist in characterizing materials at field project sites.
• Adhere to proper placarding and load segregation requirements when transporting hazardous materials.
• Develop good customer relations by effectively communicating with site points of contact and others at customer locations.
• Appropriately direct Field Technicians/Drivers assisting with waste collection.
• Maintain an introductory knowledge of high-hazard materials management/assessment and cylinder handling.
• Maintain the ability to travel to support outside locations as needed.
• Take on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (required); Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• In lieu of degree, 2+ years of related experience (required); previous experience in lab packing or environmental waste (preferred).
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain a Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement within 6 months of hire date (required).
• Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record search to Company standards (required).
• Due to potential exposure to atmospheres/waste/materials, this position requires individuals to be clean shaven at all times to don a respirator for protection.

Benefits

Arcwood offers stability, competitive pay, and above-market benefits that reflect the importance of the work. As the company continues to grow, you’ll have opportunities to build skills, take on new challenges, and advance your career.

Physical Job Requirements

This role involves physical tasks related to handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials, including lifting, transporting, and managing waste in various environments.