Field Chemist - Asheboro, NC

Company Description

About Covanta Environmental Solutions: Covanta Environmental Solutions offers comprehensive industrial material management services to companies seeking solutions to some of todays most complex environmental challenges. With a nationwide network of treatment, recycling and energy-from-waste facilities, Covanta Environmental Solutions enables customers to mitigate risk and reach their sustainability goals. For more information, visit www.covanta.com .

About Covanta: Covanta is a world leader in providing sustainable waste and energy solutions. Annually, Covanta’s modern Energy-from-Waste facilities safely convert approximately 20 million tons of waste from municipalities and businesses into clean, renewable electricity to power one million homes and recycle approximately 500,000 tons of metal. Through a vast network of treatment and recycling facilities, Covanta also provides comprehensive industrial material management services to companies seeking solutions to some of today’s most complex environmental challenges. For more information, visit www.covanta.com .

Information on our facilities is available at www.covanta.com/Our-Facilities. For career opportunities, visit www.covanta.com/Careers . Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description

At Covanta Environmenatl Solutions(CES), the Field Chemist is responsible for the direction of a specific phase of chemical and / or physical testing activities and to perform related work as required. Working at customers locations (inside / outside) segregating, packing and loading hazardous and non-hazardous waste for transportation and ensure safety processes at all time for each job and lab pack service. Responsible for compliance with all RCRA, state, and federal guidelines.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Certifying that Health and Safety is the number one precedence by complying with all safe work practices, guidelines, procedures and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Assists in characterizing materials at field project sites and is capable of doing standard field analytical tests.
• Responsible for collecting, identifying, segregating and packaging hazardous/non-hazardous waste produced within customer facilities by hazard class, and completing all necessary paperwork per job.
• Preparing waste drums for pick-up and delivery.
• Develop good client relations by effectively communicating and educating waste generators and fellow employees.
• Directs and assists field technicians with waste collection and waste practices.
• Follows proper placarding and load segregation requirements when transporting hazardous materials.
• Track waste in 10-day hazardous waste transfer facility.
• Housekeeping in waste storage area, which includes inspections and quality control.
• Assisting in preparing shipments to hazardous waste disposal facilities.
• Capable of sending off samples and understanding analytical reports
• Maintain at least a Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Education: Four year college degree ( Science or Environmental majors preferred )

Experience:

• 2 Prior lab packing and environmental waste experience.
• Competent computer skills, including MS Office.
• All current certifications / licenses required.
• Ability to lift 50lbs or more.
• Highly motivated with strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Must have knowledge of all RCRA and DOT regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge and understanding of all federal, state, local laws and regulation pertaining to the Environmental Services Industry. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts. 

Certifications (if applicable):

• Hazardous Materials Handling Certification for DOT 49 CRF Transportation Regulations

Other Requirements:

Travel 50% of the time.

Additional Information

Job ID # 7551

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.