Field Chemist - HHW

Field Chemist

• HHW 1688

  East Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 $25
• $35 an hour
• Full-time $25
• $35 an hour
• Full-time Company Overview Environmental Management Services, Inc.

(EMSI) is a trusted leader in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) management and waste disposal solutions. Established in 1989, EMSI proudly serves the Mid-Atlantic region by delivering compliant, efficient, and cost-effective services that help organizations manage environmental risks and maintain safe workplaces across diverse industries. Overview We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Field Chemist

• HHW (Hazardous Household Waste) to join our dynamic team. As an Environmental Field Chemist
• This is a Blue-collar chemist position not a research and development/lab position.

You would be stationed at Household Hazardous Waste client site. Position requires 40-hour

HAZWOPER

trained individual with experience handling, lab packing, transportation and disposal of hazardous waste while adhering to DOT/EPA regulations for hazardous waste. Teams on-site; train and mentor new staff, create exceptional customer service through professionalism, safety and innovative solutions. Greet and ask residents for verification of County residency, screen out unacceptable products, reject hazardous waste materials delivered by out-of-County residents and/or non-residential generators. Distribute County-provided educational materials to residents attending the satellite collection events Unload all acceptable HHW materials from private vehicles. Bulk and/or pack all collected materials in compatible chemical groupings and in accordance with all relevant Federal, State and Local regulations. Clean up and remove immediately all spilled HHW materials and broken containers resulting from resident or Contractor accidents. Load segregated HHW materials onto Contractor vehicle for removal from collection site. Dispose all non-hazardous wastes into a receptacle and remove that receptacle from the collection site following each event. Remove and recycle all corrugated cardboard received at the collection site with bins provided by the Contractor. Assemble public outreach supplies (including a cart, large off-site directional signs and boxes of brochures) following each collection and deliver these supplies to site of the next collection. Field services include segregation, and collection, packaging, labeling, disposal and transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. sampling drums; and work outside in weather elements. Responding to emergency incidents involving hazardous materials and performing risk analysis to determine the boundaries/ zones, proper personal protective equipment, mitigation, clean up and packaging per protocols and preparing ER Reports. Requirements Successful candidates must be able to pass background check; DOT/medial physical before hire and pre-employment drug testing. We are a Drug Free Workplace Equal Opportunity Employer. Must have clean driving record, ability to work 40-50 hours per week; must be able to handle & move drums of at least 250

• 450 pounds; shall be able to read and write, and speak English; Shall have a Maryland Class C License or equivalent (CDL preferred not required); Shall maintain a professional image.

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K program; paid vacation, Overtime pay available. We offer work/life balance! Occasional overnight travel.

Education:

Chemistry B.S., Biology B.S. Candidates with relevant experience in field ( nondegree will be considered 40-hr

HAZWOPER

required).

Pay:

$25.00

• $35.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Paid training Safety equipment provided Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person