Chemical Processing Technician - Haz Waste

Clean Harbors; Nisku; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

RRSP with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Nisku, AB is seeking a Hazardous Waste Specialist (CleanPack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect hazardous waste in accordance with regulations. This role involves working indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, and customer sites, including HHW collections and lab moves.

It is a customer-facing position; training of 2–3 months out of Red Deer, AB is required. Competitive wages and strong benefits are offered after 30 days of full-time employment.

Qualifications

• College degree in chemistry or applicable experience required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods strongly preferred.
• Experience in Environmental Services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle, segregate, pack, and inspect hazardous waste per regulations.
• Prepare packing lists, labels, votes, and disposal notices.
• Inspect staging areas and drums for leaks and compliance.
• Package waste chemicals for disposal safely and efficiently.
• Follow site health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Interview customers and assist with lab packs and HHW moves.
• Ensure drum counts and labeling comply with company policies.
• Perform duties indoors and outdoors at various customer sites.

Skills

Driver's license

Vehicle access

Customer service

Independent worker

Physical ability

TDG knowledge

Environmental services

Education

Chemistry degree or related experience

Job description

Clean Harbors in Nisku, ABis seeking a Hazardous Waste Specialist (internally known as a CleanPack 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 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 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.
• GroupRRSP 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.