Onsite Field Chemist – Hazardous Materials

Heritage Environmental; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcwood Environmental in Seattle is seeking a Field Chemist to safely sort and transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials during field projects across the region, ensuring safety and compliance in every step.

You will report to the Field Office and be dispatched to sites, collaborating with technicians and drivers, and returning to the office daily. The role requires an associates degree, 2+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain a CDL with Hazmat.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience (required)
• Valid Driver's License and ability to obtain a Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement within 6 months of hire date (required)
• Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record search to Company standards (required)
• Due to potential exposure to atmospheres/waste/materials this position requires individuals to be clean shaven at all times in order to don a respirator for protection

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Assists in the segregation of chemicals by hazard class and packs compatible materials in appropriate containers and prepares for transportation; completes necessary paperwork for each job
• Determines and loads supplies needed for job completion and travels to various industry, laboratory, and educational sites to perform lab pack services
• Assists in characterizing materials at field project sites
• Adheres to proper placarding and load segregation requirements when transporting hazardous materials
• Develops good customer relations by effectively communicating with site points of contact and others at customer location / site
• Appropriately directs Field Technicians / Drivers who are assisting with waste collection
• Maintains an introductory knowledge of high-hazard materials management / assessment and cylinder handling
• Maintains the ability to travel to support outside locations as needed
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Skills

2+ years experience

Valid Driver's License

Hazmat endorsement

CDL Class B

Safety awareness

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Arcwood Environmental in Seattle is seeking a Field Chemist to safely sort and transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials during field projects across the region, ensuring safety and compliance in every step.

You will report to the Field Office and be dispatched to sites, collaborating with technicians and drivers, and returning to the office daily. The role requires an associates degree, 2+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain a CDL with Hazmat.