On-Site Environmental Field Chemist - Customer-Facing

Clean Harbors; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Wheeling, WV seeks an Environmental Field Chemist to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste according to regulations. This role is customer-facing and works at customer sites daily, indoors and outdoors, assisting lab packs and HHW collections.

The position is not laboratory-based, with the company offering comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities. A valid driver’s license and CDL-B with hazmat endorsement are required or must be obtained within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s license.
• Strong customer service skills.
• CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months.
• Physical functions performed per job requirements.
• Background check, drug test, and physical as required by position.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the priority and follow safe work practices.
• Prepare packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications.
• Inspect staging, storage areas, and drums for leaks, spills, and labeling compliance.
• Collect, segregate, and package waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and compliance.
• Perform work at Clean Harbors customer locations, including Fortune 500 companies.
• Finalize project preparation and approval before shipment per OSHA, EPA, DOT and company policies.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Education

College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science

Tools

CDL Class B with hazmat endorsement

Hazmat and tanker endorsement

Job description

Clean Harbors in Wheeling, WV seeks an Environmental Field Chemist to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste according to regulations. This role is customer-facing and works at customer sites daily, indoors and outdoors, assisting lab packs and HHW collections.

The position is not laboratory-based, with the company offering comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities. A valid driver’s license and CDL-B with hazmat endorsement are required or must be obtained within 6 months.