Environmental Field ChemistThe Planet Group • Wood River, Illinois, United States

Environmental Field Chemist

The Planet Group • Wood River, Illinois, United States

21 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Title : Environmental Field Chemist

Location : Wood River, IL

Starting Pay : $20-28 / hr depending on experience ($20 / hr for entry level graduates and can pay more for experience)

Contact to Hire - 6 months or sooner

Extensive training and advancement program including pay raises
Open to recent graduates (2025)

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 service

Essential responsibilities and duties :

Technical

Completion of on-boarding and Safety Training Development Program

Safety equipment inspections

Hazardous waste inspections

Perform and document environmental health and safety (EHS) audits for clients

Regularly preparing chemical and biological waste for shipment and disposal, including creation of all federal / state waste documents and managing the paperwork for the material

Following 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 practices

Monthly on-call responsibilities as part of our Emergency Response team

Hands-on :

Material handling (e.g. transportation of materials within client sites as well as from client sites to transfer and / or end disposal facilities)

Safe handling of hazardous waste containers on client sites, as well as loading / unloading of waste from vehicles

Packaging and prepping of hazardous waste for shipment

Spill response measures, including assessment of the spills and potentially leading the cleanup efforts

Requires you to work 40+ hours per week and overtime is frequently required

Customer service :

Professional attitude, high energy, and high-level communication skills required when dealing directly with client representatives

High level of expertise (e.g. state / federal regulations, EHS standards, waste management procedures, etc.)

Train clients on proper chemical safety and hazardous waste management

Attending client operations meetings

Training of new team member(s)

Qualifications :

BS / BA in Environmental Science or Business-related degree or relative Military experience preferred

Valid driver’s license

Ability to work as a member of a team as well as an individual

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