Field Environmental Chemist – Waste & Compliance

Republic Services; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Republic Services in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist I to collect, characterize, and package customer waste for disposal, both indoors and at sites across the region. You will assist in transporting waste per federal regulations and help with paperwork and documentation.

Ideal candidates hold a chemistry-related degree, understand federal/state regulations, and are willing to travel to customer locations. A 40-hour HAZWOPER or ability to obtain it is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, environmental science or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of Federal and State Environmental and Transportation regulations.
• DOT and RCRA experience preferred.
• Ability to perform proper waste sampling; create accurate waste characterizations and profiles; address difficult situations constructively; utilize computer technology for communication, data gathering and reporting.
• Applies basic communication skills to read, analyze, and interpret general business documentation, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and to respond effectively to inquiries.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations.
• Currently hold a 40-hour HAZWOPER (with 8-hour refresher) or ability to pass course upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect, characterize & package customer waste for final disposal.
• Safely transport customer waste in accordance with all Federal regulations.
• Assist with customer paperwork including Packing Lists, Waste Labels & Shipping Documents.
• Participate in onsite support at customer locations such as inspections, waste collection, chemical dispensing, inventory management, housekeeping & outbound waste shipments.
• Collaborate with team to identify suspected contents via internal sampling procedures & categorization tests, i.e., 'Field Screens'.

Skills

Chemistry basics

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or environmental science

Job description

Republic Services in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist I to collect, characterize, and package customer waste for disposal, both indoors and at sites across the region. You will assist in transporting waste per federal regulations and help with paperwork and documentation.

Ideal candidates hold a chemistry-related degree, understand federal/state regulations, and are willing to travel to customer locations. A 40-hour HAZWOPER or ability to obtain it is preferred.