CleanPack Chemist

Clean Harbors in Bristol, CT 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. 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.

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
• Recruiting Pay range $23-$24 to begin
• 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
• 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
• Conducts projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, State, and local regulations
• Understand customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements
• Sample and profile of new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testing
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's license
• By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment, company paid
• 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 OR
• Previous experience in Environmental Services (ie remediation, abatement, emergency spill response, etc.)

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. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or based on any other federal, state/provincial, or local protected class.

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 (see below) or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.