Environmental Specialist (Entry level)

Job Title: Environmental Specialist (Entry Level) Location: Bradley, IL Starting Pay: Up to $25/hr for entry level Schedule: 8a-4p sometimes 7a-3p Contact to Hire - 6 month contract and then direct hire Extensive training and advancement program Open to recent graduates with no experience Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in science or related with a desire to work in the Environmental industry Will need at least the 24/hr Hazwoper (if they don't have this or the 40/hr then we will need to help them get it) Great communication and be able to work directly with clients Willing to get their hands dirty and work hard Health, Dental and vision insurance 401/k with contribution Tuition Reimbursement Health & Wellness including on location gyms Training, Training, and more Training PTO and Holidays Mentorship and career planning Relocation opportunities 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr The Planet Group