Environmental Specialist II

 

 

Environmental Specialist II

 

Triumvirate Environmental, one of the largest environmental services firms in North America, is seeking an Environmental Specialist II for our Lab & Onsite Support Services (Lab/OSS) team.

You will support our clients by managing their hazardous waste programs & projects, utilizing state & federal regulations. This is a labor-intensive role that requires a high-level of technical aptitude.

Triumvirate provides leading institutions in the higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and industrial sectors with diverse services and advice to assist them with compliance management. At Triumvirate, we strive to WOW both our employees and our customers. Our unique culture fosters growth, development, education, and creativity.

**To learn more about the day in the life of an Environmental Specialist, please watch this brief 5-minute video https://triumvirate.wistia.com/medias/vlc7akahhm

This position reports to the Environmental Specialist Manager. This role is based onsite at the client company. You will report out of our office in San Diego, CA. The pay for this position is $27-29 per hour with overtime.

Essential responsibilities and duties include:

• Manage hazardous and chemical waste programs for clients onsite following Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and other state and federal government agencies’ regulations
• Execute onsite support services for the entire lifecycle of a hazardous materials management programs at client sites by performing chemical inventories, segregating chemicals, and shipping hazardous waste off-site
• Characterize, consolidate, pack, and ship hazardous waste for clients per RCRA and DOT regulations 
• Train clients on proper chemical safety and hazardous waste management
• Perform and document environmental health and safety audits for clients in their facilities and laboratories using Triumvirate’s ADVISE program
• Develop an understanding of OSHA regulations as well as Triumvirate’s Health and Safety Practices
• Respond to chemical spill emergencies by managing the containment, clean up, and disposal of hazardous materials

Environmental specialists may volunteer to be on a rotating ER team 

 

Required qualifications:

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Interest in the environmental health & safety field
• Ability to work as a member of a team as well as an individual
• Leadership experience/potential
• Strong communication, problem solving, and relationship building skills
• Successful completion (upon point of hire) of OSHA/DOT physical examination
• This is a Safety Sensitive Position

Preferred Skills:

• Completion of 40 Hour OSHA Hazwoper
• CPR and First Aid Training
• Class C Commercial Driver’s License with HAZMAT endorsement
• Experience in a customer service environment

Besides Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, we contribute to a 401k, offer a generous tuition reimbursement program, TONS of safety training for some positions with opportunities for external trainings and certifications, Mentorship & Career Succession Planning, Relocation Opportunities, Auto/Home insurance discounts, pet assistance discount plans, discounted movie passes & more!  

To learn more about our business, culture, and the exciting work that we are doing in the industry, find us on LinkedIn, Instagram (@triumvirateenvironmental), or our website! 

Triumvirate Environmental is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Triumvirate does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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