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Arcwood Environmental, LLC
Field Chemist II
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An Environmental Field Chemist samples, tests and assists with the clean up of hazardous materials at field sites. Ensures the safe handling and transport of hazardous chemicals and environmental regulatory compliance.
$53,395 / year median in Arizona
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Essential Functions & Responsibilities Senior Field Chemist As a Senior Field Chemist you will be responsible for sorting and transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste, always ensuring compatibility and safety in all processes for each service provided to customers. The ideal candidate enjoys working in the field, not in a lab/research setting. Field Chemists travel to customer sites to sort, pack, and remove hazardous chemicals from the site. Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times Segregates chemicals by hazard class and packs compatible materials in appropriate containers and prepares for transportation; completes necessary paperwork for each job Determines and loads supplies needed for job completion and travels to various industry, laboratory, and educational sites to perform lab pack services Characterizes materials at field project sites Adheres to proper placarding and load segregation requirements when transporting hazardous materials Develops good customer relations by effectively communicating with site points of contact and others at customer location / site to provide progress updates and address questions Appropriately directs Field Technicians / Drivers who are assisting with waste collection Completes proposal preparation at an introductory level Proficiently manages and assesses high-hazard materials and cylinder handling Prints/completes relevant documentation (manifest, land disposal restrictions, labels, billing documents, etc.) and reviews waste streams utilizing the HP system Assists in the training of Field Chemist I and II positions Maintains the ability to travel to support outside locations as needed Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization Education•Associates degree (required); Bachelor's degree (preferred) Experience In lieu of degree 2+ years of related experience (required) and 2+ years of previous experience in lab packing or environmental waste (required) 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 the potential exposure to atmospheres/waste/materials this position requires individuals to be clean shaven at all times in order to don a respirator for protection. Overview About Arcwood Every advancement-from the products we use to the medicines and technologies we depend on-creates waste that must be handled responsibly. For more than 50 years, Arcwood Environmental has helped organizations across the United States manage the byproducts of progress safely and thoughtfully. With deep expertise and innovative waste management technology across a growing nationwide footprint, Arcwood protects people, communities, and the environment through work that often happens behind the scenes. Our Values We move forward together, one team with a shared purpose, counting on each other every day. Our core values demonstrate how we work together to deliver value for our customers, putting them at the center of all we do: Lead with