Senior Field Chemist

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Segregation of chemicals by hazard class; packing compatible materials in appropriate containers and preparing for transportation; completing necessary paperwork per job.
• Determines and loads supplies needed for job completion and travels to various industry, laboratory, and school sites to perform lab pack services.
• Characterizing materials at field project sites.
• Follows proper placarding and load segregation requirements when transporting hazardous materials.
• Maintain good client relations by keeping client aware of progress and addressing any questions.
• Directs Field Technicians/Drivers assisting with waste collection.
• Introductory Proposal Preparation.
• Assist in Training of Field Chemist I & Field Chemist II.
• Proficient in high hazard materials management/assessment and cylinder handling.
• Qualified to perform EAP tasks.
• Print necessary paperwork (manifest/land disposal restrictions/labels/billing documents) and look up waste streams utilizing the HP system.

Heritage believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the company to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Education: Four year college degree (science major preferred) or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience: Twenty-four (24) months or more years of prior lab packing or environmental waste experience required.

Knowledge and Abilities: This is a safety sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function. Good knowledge and understanding of all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the Environmental Services Industry. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

Requirements: Due to potential exposure to atmospheres/waste/materials this position requires that you must be able to be clean shaven at all times to don a respirator for your protection. Class B CDL w/ HAZMAT Endorsement. Internal promotion or hire - employee must have at least a 3.0 on most recent performance review.

A post offer drug screen will be required. EEO including disability/veteran

Current Openings for Senior Field Chemist Jobs at Heritage Environmental Services