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Clean Harbors
InSite Chemist
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What they do
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.
$62,617 / year median in Minnesota
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Clean Harbors in
- Forest Lake, MN
- is seeking an
- Environmental Field Chemist
- (CleanPack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations and our company policies and procedures. This position will work both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, customer sites and are responsible for assisting with lab packs within customer facilities, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections and lab moves.
- This is a customer facing position, working at customer sites daily
- . The Environmental Field Chemist are (NOT) laboratory-based Chemist.
- Clean Harbors
- is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology
- come be part of the solution with us.
- Why work for Clean Harbors?
- + Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5! + Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth +
- Offering $24+/hr
DOE + OT
- + Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match + Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan + Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career + Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
Key Responsibilities:
- + Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner + Prepare computer generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications + Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance + Inspect storage area and drums for leaks or spills + Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations + Collects, segregates, and properly packages waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance + Executes 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 + Conducts projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans + Understand customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements + Sample and profile of new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testing + Ensures drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance our company's policies and procedure + Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules + Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.
Required Qualifications:
- + 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- + College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science + Previous experience in Environmental Services (i.e. remediation, abatement, emergency spill response, etc.) Our Environmental Field Chemist is an entry level position into an exciting and rewarding career at Clean Harbors.
- Transitioning Military
- , this is a great opportunity to leverage your skills, experience, and training as you return to civilian life.
- This position is an entry level management position.
- We will accelerate your training, so you learn the skills and knowledge to succeed in this position and start your career. You can work in any of our 200+ branch locations and can transfer internally. After successfully learning this position in approximately 18 to 36 months, then you will have the opportunity to move into a Salary Management position.
- Clean Harbors Technical Services
- + •Waste Disposal•Comprehensive disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste at Company-owned facilities + •Recycling Services•Extensive recycling, reuse and reclamation options for materials such as solvents, chemicals, oil and electrical equipment + •Chemical Packing•Safe, efficient handling and disposal of the widest range of chemicals, including reactives and compressed gases + •Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Services•HHW collection programs of all types and sizes, facilitated by Clean Harbors expert personnel Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.