Environmental Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Northampton; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join their Technical Services Division in Northampton. This role involves performing critical tasks in environmental waste management, including drum and lab pack projects, waste classification, and regulatory documentation. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, a background in chemistry or related sciences, and a commitment to safety and quality service. With a comprehensive compensation package that includes health benefits, a 401K plan, and paid time off, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the environmental sector while working with a dedicated team.

Benefits

401K retirement plan with company matching

Paid holidays (9 per year)

Short-term & long-term disability plans

Health benefits: Vision, dental, and prescription plans

Company laptop and cell phone

Per diem: $50/night for overnight travel

Safety gear and work uniform

PTO: Fifteen (15) multi-use days per year

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA/RCRA regulations is essential.
• Experience in the Hazardous Waste Industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform drum and lab pack projects, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Generate regulatory documents and complete waste characterization reports.

Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Computer Skills

Customer Service

Education

4-year degree in Chemistry or related field

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

Safety Gear

Company Laptop

Cell Phone

Job description

Job Description

Professional and quality-driven full-service environmental contractor is seeking an individual to join our Technical Services Division located in Northampton, PA. We are dedicated to providing our customers with premium environmental services throughout the region and beyond. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, organized, a problem solver, and able to work effectively with employees, vendors, and clients.

Position:

Environmental Specialist – Technical Services Division – Environmental Waste Minimization, Inc., Northampton, PA

Primary Duties & Expectations:

1. Perform drum and lab pack projects.
2. Experience in the Hazardous Waste Industry is preferred but not required. Knowledge of lab pack procedures, DOT rules, and RCRA is beneficial.
3. Understand waste classifications according to federal, state, and local regulations, including RCRA and DOT hazardous and non-hazardous waste regulations.
4. Segregate waste chemicals following packing group requirements and guidelines.
5. Complete waste characterization reports and submit quality reports to appropriate TSDFs.
6. Generate regulatory documents such as manifests, container labels, markings, and placards.
7. Load and unload drums manually, perform labor functions, and drive locally and regionally.
8. Work independently and productively, with competent computer skills and good business acumen.
9. Adhere strictly to the corporate safety program.
10. Some overnight travel is required.
11. Support all company divisions, including after-hours/weekend emergency on-call.
12. Interact professionally with clients, solve problems, and represent the company effectively.
13. Provide quality customer service and communicate follow-up activities.
14. Support all safety rules, company policies, and procedures; prioritize safety in all duties.
15. We are willing to train the right candidate.

Compensation Package:

• 40-hour work week plus overtime
• All related business expenses (tolls, mileage, etc.)
• Safety gear and work uniform
• Per diem: $50/night for overnight travel
• Paid holidays (9 per year)
• Company laptop and cell phone
• 401K retirement plan with company matching
• Short-term & long-term disability plans

PTO: Fifteen (15) multi-use days per year for vacation, personal, sick, etc.

Health benefits: Vision, dental, and prescription plans.

Life insurance included.

Requirements:

• Possess or be willing to obtain a CDL license and endorsements.
• A 4-year degree in chemistry or a related science field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA/RCRA regulations.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.