Environmental Specialist

The role

You will support clients on site by managing their hazardous waste programs and projects under state and federal regulations. The role covers waste preparation and shipping paperwork, container handling, inspections, spill response and emergency on-call duty.

What you will do

• Learn OSHA regulations and Triumvirate's health and safety practices
• Prepare chemical and biological waste for shipment and disposal, including federal and state waste documents
• Safely handle hazardous waste containers on client sites and load or unload waste from vehicles
• Conduct safety equipment and hazardous waste inspections
• Occasionally perform and document environmental health and safety audits for clients
• Provide strong customer service and support to clients
• Build regulatory expertise in RCRA, DOT and OSHA to meet client compliance needs
• Assess spills and carry out spill cleanup
• Take part in rotating on-call duty on the Emergency Response team

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the hazardous-waste industry, or relevant military experience
• Ability to work well in a team and independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze complex issues and develop and carry out solutions
• Skilled at building positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Ability to work overtime regularly
• Willingness to complete a 2 to 3 year professional advancement program in hazardous waste management
• Frequently handles hazardous chemicals and biological waste and puts on and takes off personal protective equipment; safety-sensitive role
• Ability to lift 60 pounds on a regular basis
• Valid US driver's license
• Willingness to obtain a Class C CDL with Hazmat Endorsement
• Reliable form of transportation

Nice to have

• Prior relevant industry experience
• Prior successful experience in a customer service role
• Active HAZWOPER 24 or 40 hour certification

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401k
• Generous tuition reimbursement
• Safety training, with opportunities for external training and certifications for some positions
• Mentorship and career succession planning
• Relocation opportunities
• Auto and home insurance discounts
• Pet assistance discount plans
• Discounted movie passes

Before you apply

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without future sponsorship
• Must consent to motor vehicle record screening, criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen (including THC)
• Random drug screening (including THC) is required after hire
• Willingness to obtain a Class C CDL with Hazmat Endorsement is required

About the company

Triumvirate Environmental is one of the largest environmental services firms in North America. It serves higher education, life sciences, healthcare and advanced manufacturing organizations with compliance management services.