Hazardous Waste Specialist​/Field Chemist

Position: Hazardous Waste Specialist/ Field Chemist
Location: Nisku

Clean Harbors in Nisku, AB  is seeking a  Hazardous Waste Specialist  (internally known as a Clean Pack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect hazardous waste in accordance with Federal/Provincial/Local regulations and our company policies and procedures. This position will work both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, customer sites and is 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 Clean Pack Chemist is NOT a laboratory-based Chemist.
* Must be comfortable interviewing at & completing 2-3 months of training out of the Red Deer, AB branch
* Why work for Clean Harbors?

Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!

Competitive Wages: $30-$34/hr. (based on experience/ valid CDL)

Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.

Group RRSP with company matching component.

Ability to participate in the company Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career.

Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement.

Positive and safe work environments.

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.

Conducts projects/jobs according to site specific Provincial and Federal 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 with our company’s policies and procedure.

Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules.

Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines.

Qualifications

Valid Class 3 Driver’s License highly preferred.

Glass 5 license requires a reliable vehicle to commute to the branch.

College Degree in chemistry or applicable experience needed (lab packing, HW waste segregation etc.)

Strong customer service and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and handle a variety of priorities.

Ability to Perform physical functions per job requirements

Ability to be clean shaven for to wear respirators if needed.

Strong understanding of Transportation of Dangerous Goods.

Previous experience in Environmental Services highly preferred.

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 reactive and compressed gases

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Services – HHW collection programs of all types and sizes, facilitated by Clean Harbors expert personnel

40-years of sustainability in action.
At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the…