Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Legacy of Environmental Leadership!\n
Location: East Liverpool, OH\n
About Us: At Arcwood Environmental, we are more than just a company; we are pioneers in industrial waste management, committed to creating a cleaner, safer world. Since our inception during the environmental movement of the 1970s, we've been at the forefront of solving complex environmental challenges. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with a dedicated team of 2,000+ employees spread across the United States, we provide innovative and compliant solutions to thousands of clients in diverse industries.\n
Why Arcwood?\n\nImpactful Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference. Our comprehensive services range from hazardous waste management and emergency response to onsite support and technical solutions, allow us to solve our customers' waste challenges. We are part of the solution. We don't generate any waste ourselves.\nGrowth Opportunities: At Arcwood, your contribution is valued beyond your job title. We believe in the power of continuous learning and growth, encouraging every employee to expand their skills and take on new challenges.\nSafety First: Your health and safety are our top priorities. We foster a culture where every employee is empowered to act safely and ensure the well-being of their colleagues. Our mantra is Safe and Compliant - Always.\nCollaborative Environment: Together we can achieve much more. Join a supportive and dynamic team where your ideas and efforts are recognized and rewarded.\n\n
Our Commitment: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace where every employee can thrive. As part of our team, you will have the freedom to contribute your expertise wherever needed, ensuring the success of our mission to protect the environment.\n
Our Vision: Our vision is to be the most trusted partner in the environmental services industry. We put our customers first and deliver agile, sustainable, and innovative solutions. We commit to nurturing top talent and creating lasting value for our customers, shareholders, communities, and the planet.\n
Our Ownership: Arcwood Environmental is backed by the EQT Infrastructure VI fund, enhancing our capabilities, and expanding our reach. EQT is a dynamic global investment powerhouse managing EUR 232 billion in assets (EUR 128 billion fee-generating). With a focus on Private Capital and Real Assets, EQT owns and supports leading companies across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, fostering sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. This exciting ownership positions us for continued impacts and growth in the future.
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Field Chemist
As a Field Chemist you will be responsible for sorting and transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste, always ensuring compatibility and safety in all processes for each service provided to customers.\n
Essential Functions & Requirements:\n\nPrioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times\nAssists in the segregation of chemicals by hazard class and packs compatible materials in appropriate containers and prepares for transportation; completes necessary paperwork for each job\nDetermines and loads supplies needed for job completion and travels to various industry, laboratory, and educational sites to perform lab pack services\nAssists in characterizing materials at field project sites\nAdheres to proper placarding and load segregation requirements when transporting hazardous materials\nDevelops good customer relations by effectively communicating with site points of contact and others at customer location \/ site\nAppropriately directs Field Technicians \/ Drivers who are assisting with waste collection\nMaintains an introductory knowledge of high-hazard materials management \/ assessment and cylinder handling\nMaintains the ability to travel to support outside locations as needed\nTakes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization\n\n
Education:\n\nBachelor's degree (required), with a focus in environmental science or science (preferred)\n\n
Experience:\n\nIn lieu of degree 2+ years of related experience (required), previous experience in lab packing or environmental waste (preferred)\nValid Driver's License and ability to obtain a Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement within 6 months of hire date (required)\nAbility to pass a Motor Vehicle Record search to Company standards (required)\n\n
Competencies:\n\nAbility to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner\nAbility to develop a working knowledge of all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the Environmental Services industry\nExcellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with internal and external customers\nRegular and predictable attendance to perform the functions and requirements of this role\n\n
Additional Requirements:\n\nDue to the potential exposure to atmospheres\/waste\/materials this position requires individuals to be clean shaven at all times in order to don a respirator for protection.\n\n
Benefits, Compensation, & Workforce Diversity:
Arcwood offers competitive pay and bonus incentives. Benefits include choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, employee and dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) savings plan with 7% company match, and tuition reimbursement.\n
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.\n
A post-offer drug screen will be required.