Lead Field Chemist - Lab Pack

at  Covanta

Who we are
For more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.
Through our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we’re leading the charge to a carbon-negative future—reducing, reusing, recycling and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet.
Our differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technology, facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to solve their most pressing environmental challenges, and achieve their most ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.
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Our values
Diversity, inclusivity, engagement—these are the values that help us foster a strong sense of community within Covanta. By embracing the unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees, we cultivate an environment that embraces teamwork, encourages open dialogue, and provides opportunities for growth.
About the role
Reporting to the Facility Manager, the Lead Field Chemist will perform duties associated with transporting hazardous and non-hazardous waste between Covanta facilities and the Client’s sites. Duties include but are not limited to: Conducting lab pack projects indoors and outdoors, material inventory, segregation of materials, and packaging, completing paperwork and documentation in accordance with all DOT and EPA laws and regulations, and managing the transportation hazardous and non-hazardous waste.

Responsibilities:

• Perform Lab Pack services
• Coordinate vehicle to pick up and transport waste to a designated location safely while meeting scheduled appointments
• Ensure placarding of vehicle meets DOT regulations.
• Maintain paperwork including expense reports, time sheets, vehicle inspection reports, manifests, and job sheets, inventory sheets.
• Secure cargo prior to and during transit
• Complete additional assigned duties.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• BS in Chemistry, Biology or related field or equivalent experience
• Lab Pack experience strongly preferred.
• CDL A or B with Hazmat and Tanker experience with a clean driving record.
• Ability to use a smart phone for E-Logs.
• Abide by standard DOT regulations at all times.
• Occasional overnight travel

What Covanta Offers You:

• Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment
• Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
• 401k - match up to 7%
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

Our DEI Commitment
Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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• Perform Lab Pack services
• Coordinate vehicle to pick up and transport waste to a designated location safely while meeting scheduled appointments
• Ensure placarding of vehicle meets DOT regulations.
• Maintain paperwork including expense reports, time sheets, vehicle inspection reports, manifests, and job sheets, inventory sheets.
• Secure cargo prior to and during transit
• Complete additional assigned duties