Job Title:
Environmental Specialist

Company: Planet Forward

Location: somerville, MA

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Our client, who is one of the largest environmental services firms in North America is looking for Environmental Specialist to join their renowned team of professionals. They provide leading institutions in the higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and industrial sectors with diverse services and advice to assist them with compliance management.As an Environmental Specialist 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 and the ability to deliver high-level customer serviceEssential responsibilities and duties: Technical:Completion of on-boarding and Safety Training Development ProgramSafety equipment inspectionsHazardous waste inspectionsPerform and document environmental health and safety (EHS) audits for clientsRegularly preparing chemical and biological waste for shipment and disposal, including creation of all federalstate waste documents and managing the paperwork for the materialFollowing any applicable state and federal regulations [Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) & Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations]Develop understanding of OSHA regulations as well as Health and Safety practicesMonthly on-call responsibilities as part of our Emergency Response teamHands-on:Material handling (e.g. transportation of materials within client sites as well as from client sites to transfer andor end disposal facilities)Safe handling of hazardous waste containers on client sites, as well as loadingunloading of waste from vehiclesPackaging and prepping of hazardous waste for shipmentSpill response measures, including assessment of the spills and potentially leading the cleanup effortsRequires you to work 40+ hours per week and overtime is frequently requiredCustomer service:Professional attitude, high energy, and high-level communication skills required when dealing directly with client representativesHigh level of expertise (e.g. statefederal regulations, EHS standards, waste management procedures, etc.)Train clients on proper chemical safety and hazardous waste managementAttending client operations meetingsTraining of new team member(s)Qualifications:BSBA in Environmental Science or Business-related degree or relative Military experience preferred Valid driver's licenseAbility to work as a member of a team as well as an individual