Environmental Field Chemist

Clean Harbors
Bristol, CT
On-site

Who this role is best for

Individuals with a background in environmental science or military experience and a valid driver’s license will find this hands-on, customer-facing role in chemical waste management in Bristol, CT.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a chemistry background and a strong drive for hands-on environmental work
    — “College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science”
  • Military veterans seeking to transition into a role with clear career progression and on-the-job training
    — “Transitioning Military, this is a great opportunity to leverage your skills, experience, and training as you return to civilian life”
  • Individuals comfortable with outdoor work and compliance-focused execution
    — “This position will work both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, customer sites”

Things to consider

  • Must be available to work at least two Saturdays per month, which may affect work-life balance
    — “Must be available to work at least two Saturdays per month”

How to stand out

  • Highlight prior experience in waste handling, compliance, or customer service in your resume
    — “Strong customer service skills”
  • Showcase relevant physical capabilities and willingness to meet job requirements
    — “Perform physical functions per job requirements”
  • Mention your readiness to obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement
    — “By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment”
  • Demonstrate attention to detail by emphasizing experience with compliance and inspections
    — “Inspect storage area and drums for leaks or spills”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • handle and segregate chemical waste
  • assist with lab packs
Typical background
environmental field workchemical waste management

Skills & requirements

Required

Chemical Waste HandlingPackagingInspectionCustomer Service

Preferred

CDL Class B With Hazmat And Tanker Endorsement

Stack & domain

Chemical Waste HandlingPackagingInspectionCustomer ServiceCommunicationTeamworkEnvironmentalHealth And Safety

About the role

Original posting from Clean Harbors

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, 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 Recruiting Pay range: $24.00 per hourComprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company matchOwn part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase PlanOpportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your careerCompany 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.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

Required Qualifications:Valid Driver’s licenseStrong customer service skillsBy position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employmentSchedule: Monday–Friday (hours vary). Must be available to work at least two Saturdays per month.Perform physical functions per job requirementsSuccessfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by positionPer 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 SciencePrevious 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.   From this role, there are approximately 15 other roles one can be promoted into within Clean Harbors.  A significant number of our middle and senior management staff all started in this role, from less than 5 years ago to 30 plus years ago.  Many others who have started in this role have significant positions within our customers as Environmental Health and Safety staff members at significant universities, pharmaceutical manufacturers as well as other customers. 

 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 ServicesWaste Disposal – Comprehensive disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste at Company-owned facilitiesRecycling Services – Extensive recycling, reuse and reclamation options for materials such as solvents, chemicals, oil and electrical equipmentChemical Packing – Safe, efficient handling and disposal of the widest range of chemicals, including reactives and compressed gasesHousehold 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. 

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.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Source: Clean Harbors careers

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