Field Chemist

Arcwood Environmental helps organizations manage waste safely and thoughtfully. With over 50 years of expertise, we protect people, communities, and the environment through innovative waste management technology and services.

About the role

As a Field Chemist, you will sort and transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste, ensuring compatibility and safety in all processes. The position reports to a Field Office and is dispatched to regional projects during the day, returning to the office at the end of each shift.

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, pack compatible materials in appropriate containers, and prepare them for transportation; 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 properly don a respirator.

Benefits

Arcwood offers stability, competitive pay, and above-market benefits. Employees have opportunities to grow, build skills, take on new challenges, and build a career with a company that values hardworking people.

Schedule

Report to the Field Office at the start of each day and dispatch to regional projects, returning to the office at the end of the day.