InSite Chemist

2 weeks ago

Cranston, Rhode Island, United States Clean Harbors Full time
Essential Functions/Responsibilities



Tasks




  • Make waste pickups at labs as needed.
  • Prepare computer-generated packing lists, labels, manifests, and land disposal restrictions notifications.
  • Identify unknown laboratory chemicals when they are encountered.
  • Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance.
  • Inspect storage area 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.
  • Sampling and profiling of new waste streams or any wastes needing analytical testing.
  • Prepare all necessary tracking paperwork.
  • Utilize CHOICE waste management software to efficiently and accurately manage waste program.
  • Assign proper waste codes to all materials that are designated for disposal.
  • Maintain and manage waste profile data.
  • Evaluate specialty waste materials such as gas cylinders and potentially explosive compounds and determine disposal options.



Other Duties as Assigned

Education/Experience:
Minimum Requirements




Required/Preferred Education Description Major/Specialization




Required 2 years college or specialized training Chemistry/Biology/Environmental Science/Related

Experience: 3 to 5 years

Alternative: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Required/Preferred Certificate or License

Required 40 Hour OSHA Training.

Required Forklift Training and certification.

Required Reactive Materials certification.

Required DOT Training.

Required CleanPack Chemist Training Course.

Required

LICENSES:
Valid drivers license with clean driving record (*see definition below) Commercial drivers license-Class "B/C" with hazardous materials (preferred)


Required Clean Driving record, for the purposes of CHESI employment, includes: No more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years No DUI/DWI in past 3 years No preventable accidents in the past year No more than 2 preventable accidents in the last 3 years No serious moving violations in past 3 years, i.e., Reckless driving, Driving to endanger, Open alcohol containers, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities/Competencies




  • Organizational skills
  • Health and Safety conscious.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Able to perform multiple tasks.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of RCRA requirements/regulations.
  • Knowledge of chemicals and background
  • Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, Environmental Protection.
  • Agency (EPA) waste codes, manifesting and Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR)
  • Proficiency in Windows based applications.
Travel

10% - 25%

Supervisory Responsibility

Direction: Does the position have supervisory authority?

Select Yes/No: No




Supervising Task Level of Decision Making

Hiring

Training

Scheduling

Performance Appraisal (Employee Feedback)

Promoting

Compensation

Corrective Action

Termination

Budgeting

Physical Requirements




Reasonable Accommodation Disclaimer



The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Clean Harbors retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Typical hours per shift




Action Hrs/Day

Sit

Stand 4

Walk 4

*Please

Note:
Define frequency by typical work day.

Task Frequency




Bending Frequently (34-66%)

Climbing Frequently (34-66%)

Computer Usage Rarely