This is an entry level position that involves working both indoors and outdoors at our customer’s sites. This is not a laboratory position. The field chemist is responsible for preparing drums for pick up, including identification of chemicals, lab packing hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals at customer locations. Limited travel including overnight stays (~10%).

• Moving and preparing drums for pick-up
• Identification of chemicals
• Packing hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals at customer locations
• Assist with Hazardous & Non-Hazardous Waste Receiving and Shipping
• Assist with maintaining an accurate operating card
• Outbound Lab-Pack Profiling
• Resolve off-spec material reclassification, consolidation and billing
• Locate, pull and label containers for outbound loads based on pick list and TSDF
• Conduct sampling and profiling new waste streams
• Order and interpret analytical testing as required
• Inspect waste storage areas for safety and compliance
• Housekeeping to include: sweeping, mopping, painting, spill clean ups, trash collection, weed abatements, and other general cleaning
• Attends and maintains all required training necessary to perform job

· At times, the field technician may be required to wear a full or half face respirator, SCBA, or air lines.

· Ability to lift 60 lbs.

· Insurable driving record

· Min 3 years Lab Packing experience

· Willingness to obtain a class A CDL with hazmat endorsement within the first year preferred.

· High school graduate required. 2-year degree in chemistry or other natural sciences preferred.

· The field technician is OSHA HAZWOPER 40-Hour trained. Typically, the work is conducted in Level D but sometimes conditions warrant Level B or C personal protective equipment. Some travel may be necessary for this position.

· The field technician can take direction, work well with others, and make decision-making. Additional skills required for this position are provided below.

• Safety oriented
• Observant
• Resourceful
• Versatile

A post offer drug screen and background check will be required.

TAS Environmental. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.

· High School Diploma or equivalent 

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.

· This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing at times.

· The employee must frequently lift or move items up to 60 pounds.

· Must be able to frequently climb stairs and ladders. May occasionally deal with heights.

· Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, employees, and managers. 

· Effective conflict resolution abilities.

· Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form. Ability to read, write and do mathematics. 

· Ability to wear Personal Equipment, including Respiratory Protection.

· Consist of both office setting and physical jobsite.

· Able to work in confined spaces when needed. 

· Ability to work in or around extreme temperatures.

TAS Environmental Services, LP is / Specialized Waste Systems provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.