InSite Chemist
Clean Harbors in Denton, TX is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations and company policies. This position works both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, customer sites, and is responsible for assisting with lab packs, household hazardous waste collections, and lab moves. This is a customer-facing role, working at customer sites daily.
About the role
Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. This position is an entry-level role with opportunities for growth and development into management and other roles within the company. Many current middle and senior management staff began their careers in this role.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes.
- Prepare computer-generated packing lists, labels, manifests, and land disposal restriction notifications.
- Perform inspections of staging, accumulating, and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance.
- Inspect storage areas and drums for leaks or spills.
- Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations.
- Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance.
- Execute jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations, including Fortune 500 companies.
- Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company policies.
- Conduct projects/jobs according to site-specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans.
- Understand customer-specific disposal restrictions and special packaging requirements.
- Sample and profile new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testing.
- Ensure drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Follow all local, state, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
- Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state, and federal requirements.
- Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s license.
- Strong customer service skills.
- By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment.
- Perform physical functions per job requirements.
- Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position.
- Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.
Qualifications
- College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science (preferred).
- Previous experience in Environmental Services (e.g., remediation, abatement, emergency spill response) (preferred).
- Transitioning military personnel are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
- 401K with company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement.
- Opportunities for growth and development for all career stages.
Pay
Offering $25+ per hour, dependent on experience, plus overtime and perks.