CleanHarbors
Environmental Field Chemist - Hazardous Waste
CleanHarbors, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Clean Harbors in Nashville, TN is seeking an Onsite Environmental Chemist to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations and our company policies/procedures. This position will work full time on a customer site and is responsible for assisting with lab packs, waste sampling, hazardous waste collections, and lab moves. This is a customer‑facing position, working at customer sites daily. The Environmental Field Chemist are (NOT) laboratory‑based Chemists.
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
Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment including 401(k) 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
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
Make waste pickups at labs as needed
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
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/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 our company’s policies and procedure
Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Valid Driver’s license
Strong customer service skills
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
Preferred Qualifications
College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science preferred
Previous experience in Environmental Services
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
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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
Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment including 401(k) 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
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
Make waste pickups at labs as needed
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
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/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 our company’s policies and procedure
Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Valid Driver’s license
Strong customer service skills
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
Preferred Qualifications
College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science preferred
Previous experience in Environmental Services
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
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