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Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions Assists with the safe, compliant and profitable development of our Field Service Program. Ensures all safety requirements are met or exceeded and adheres to all company procedures. Practices and follows lab pack safety and operations SOP's and all other Field Service Operating Procedures. Operates with minimal supervision and is required to use expertise and experience to make decisions regarding the safe and compliant shipment, handling and processing of lab packs. Completes chemical inventories and able to segregate materials on paper (paper pack) according to their physical properties, chemical properties, and DOT and EPA regulations. Accurately communicate instructions regarding the hazards of material being managed to other who will be handling or receiving the waste materials. Performs lab packing at customer sites in accordance with governmental health and safety guidelines and customer policies. Works with customers and Ross technical staff to reconcile additional materials being added to projects. Maintains all paperwork necessary to track and invoice projects and assists with the cleanliness and general upkeep of all work areas. Supports the RIS Field Services Manager with performing Field Services at customer locations, segregating chemicals for lab packing and by serving as a backup to Customer Service in preparing manifests and Waste Product Surveys. Plays a significant role in achieving AOP objectives. Performs as a Customer Service Chemist for approving lab packs as necessary. Performs fingerprint testing in the field as necessary. Operates light and heavy equipment including, but not limited to: pumps, vacuum equipment, oil spill booms, generators, skid steers, etc. Engages in strenuous physical activity including lifting, pulling and pushing heavy objects including 55-gallon drums. Works in indoor and outdoor areas with potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces or areas of low clearance. May serve as a technician in the field, ensuring materials are properly vacuumed, sampled, manifested, segregated, packaged, shipped and to perform industrial services in a safe and compliant manner. Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed and in accordance with safety policies and procedures. Daily use of advanced PC and business computer applications, telephone conferencing and e-mail. Understands both

RIS' OHSAS 18001

Occupational Health & Safety and

ISO 14001

Environmental Management Systems, and assists with executing their objectives. Performs other job-related duties assigned. Minimum Qualifications BS/BA degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology or related science or equivalent experience required. 2 years experience in environmental remediation or hazardous waste disposal preferred. Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office/Windows and computerized waste tracking systems). Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time while performing inspections. Experience with operating front-end loader, forklift or tow motor or a CDL is a plus. Must have the desire and ability to travel 30-40% of the time. Must be technically competent and have a good understanding of physical properties and characteristics of common chemicals. Must be physically able to wear personal protective equipment when necessary. Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.