Environmental Field Chemist

POSITION SUMMARY: Chemists work in the field on customer locations conducting both chemical management/packaging/disposal services for hazardous and non-hazardous materials.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Conducting routine inspection/audit services to assess customers’ compliance with hazmat storage, waste management, and occupational safety regulations.

• Handling, classifying, segregating, labeling, and packaging hazardous and non-hazardous materials according to Federal and State regulations.

• Training laboratory/production staff to understand proper chemical handling/storage techniques and relevant environmental laws.

• Responding to emergency chemical spills and performing cleanup duties.

• Preparing shipping documents and coordinating transportation of chemical products and hazardous waste materials to and from customer sites.

• Performing consolidation of hazardous materials/waste (i.e., bulking, repackaging).

• Providing expert knowledge on government regulations, health and safety practices, and proper disposal methods to customers.

• Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience in hazardous waste classification, lab pack segregation, and waste handling preferred

• Working Knowledge of applicable DOT, EPA, and OSHA regulations preferred

• Must be willing and able to obtain a commercial driver’s license within 90 days of employment

• Must be willing and able to wear and safely use all levels of personal protective equipment (PPE) including air-purifying respirators

• Pass a Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen and Alcohol testing

• Pass a Pre-Employment Background Screening

• Pass the Company's Auto Insurance Qualifiers

• Pass the OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Valid Driver’s License

Additional Notes:

• CDL B License Requirement: If you don’t already have a CDL B license, you will be required to obtain one after starting the role. We will assist in the process and provide support to help you secure the license.

• Daily Responsibilities: In addition to the core tasks, you’ll be responsible for properly segregating and packaging materials in accordance with EPA/RCRA regulations, completing shipping documents, and ensuring load securement per DOT standards.

• Work Environment: This is a 100% field-based role, primarily working in customer locations. Expect 80% indoor work and 20% outdoor work (e.g., hazardous waste or construction sites). Hours generally start at 7 AM, with some flexibility (early starts may occur). Shifts can end between 3 PM and 7 PM. The role requires flexibility, and candidates with rigid schedules (e.g., needing to leave early for personal reasons) may not be a good fit.

• Regulatory Knowledge: The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of regulations. You’ll be asked about material packing, shipping names, and chemical compatibility in the interview.

• Team Dynamics: This position is 90% team-based, with potential solo projects (sampling, drum pickups) after 6 months.

• Compensation: A $4,000 sign-on bonus is available for this role. For PA/MD locations, the compensation may be adjusted due to the non-union status.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts. 
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.

Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.

Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.

Our company values guide our daily actions:

• Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
• Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
• Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
• Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.   

STRATEGY

Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.  

We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.

With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.

Recycling and Waste

We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs.

Environmental Solutions

Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need. 

SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION

Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.

The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. This innovative site processes rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.

We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.

RECENT RECOGNITION

• Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
• CDP Discloser
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies
• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies
• Great Place to Work
• Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global