InSite Chemist- Floater- based in Simi Valley

 

Tasks

 

• Make waste pickups at labs as needed. 

• Prepare computer-generated packing lists, labels, manifests, and land disposal restrictions notifications.

• Identify unknown laboratory chemicals when they are encountered.

• Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance.

• Inspect storage area for leaks or spills. 

• Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations. 

• Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance. 

• Sampling and profiling of new waste streams or any wastes needing analytical testing. 

• Prepare all necessary tracking paperwork. 

• Utilize CHOICE waste management software to efficiently and accurately manage waste program. 

• Assign proper waste codes to all materials that are designated for disposal. 

• Maintain and manage waste profile data.

• Evaluate specialty waste materials such as gas cylinders and potentially explosive compounds and determine disposal options. 

 

Other Duties as Assigned

 

Required/Preferred                          Education Description                                          Major/Specialization 

 

Required                                            2 years college or specialized training                     Chemistry/Biology/Environmental                                                                                                                                                        Science/Related

 

 

Experience: 3 to 5 years

 

Alternative: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

 

 

Required/Preferred              Certificate or License 

Required                              40 Hour OSHA Training. 

Required                              Forklift Training and certification. 

Required                              Reactive Materials certification. 

Required                              DOT Training. 

Required                              CleanPack Chemist Training Course. 

Required                              LICENSES: Valid drivers license with clean driving record (*see definition below) Commercial                                                         drivers license-Class “B/C” with hazardous materials (preferred) 

Required                              Clean Driving record, for the purposes of CHESI employment, includes: No more than 2 moving                                                     violations in the past 3 years No DUI/DWI in past 3 years No preventable accidents in the past year                                               No more than 2 preventable accidents in the last 3 years No serious moving violations in past 3                                                     years, i.e., Reckless driving, Driving to endanger, Open alcohol containers, etc.

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities/Competencies

 

• Organizational skills

• Health and Safety conscious. 

• Attention to detail. 

• Able to perform multiple tasks. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Knowledge of RCRA requirements/regulations.

• Knowledge of chemicals and background 

• Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, Environmental Protection. 

• Agency (EPA) waste codes, manifesting and Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) 

• Proficiency in Windows based applications. 

 

Travel

10% - 25%

 

 

Supervisory Responsibility

 Direction: Does the position have supervisory authority?

 Select Yes/No: No 

 

Supervising Task                                                         Level of Decision Making 

Hiring 

Training 

Scheduling 

Performance Appraisal (Employee Feedback) 

Promoting 

Compensation 

Corrective Action 

Termination 

Budgeting* 

 

Physical Requirements

 

Reasonable Accommodation Disclaimer

 

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Clean Harbors retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

 

Typical hours per shift

 

Action   Hrs/Day

Sit 

Stand      4 

Walk       4

 

*Please Note: Define frequency by typical work day. 

 

Task                                                                       Frequency

 

Bending                                                                  Frequently (34-66%) 

Climbing                                                                 Frequently (34-66%) 

Computer Usage                                                    Rarely <1% 

Crawling 

Kneeling 

Reaching 

Squatting 

Stooping 

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 lbs.                                        Frequently (34-66%) 

Lifting/Carrying 11-25 lbs.                                      Frequently (34-66%) 

Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs.                                      Rarely <1% 

Lifting/Carrying 51-100 lbs.                                    Occasionally (1-33%) 

Lifting/Carrying 100+ lbs.                                       N/A 

Hand - Simple Grasping                                        Constantly (67-100%) 

Hand - Fine Manipulation                                      Constantly (67-100%) 

Foot                                                                       Frequently (34-66%) 

 

Physical Level: (Note: If a combination of work is required, please note the percentage of time.) 

 

Which of the following best describes the job:

 

Medium Work – 50 lbs. maximum lifting with frequent lifting/carrying of up to 25 lbs. Frequent standing with occasionally pushing and pulling. Standing 4-6 hours.

 

 

Ability to Drive : (Click in cell to check from drop down or leave blank) Note: this does not include travel to and from work.

 

Ability to Drive Form Vehicle Type             Frequency 

Car                                                                Occasionally (1-33%) 

Small Truck 

Large Truck 

Heavy Equipment 

Forklift 

Automatic Transmission                               Occasionally (1-33%) 

Standard Transmission 

 

Eyesight  

 

Check yes or no to safely perform the essential functions of the position below. 

Corrective Lenses/assistive devices can be utilized to correct vision.

 

Eyesight Form

Function                                                                                                                                     Yes/No 

Near Visual Acuity: Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with 

small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.                                              Yes 

Far Visual Acuity: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability 

to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.                                      Yes 

Peripheral Vision: Observing an area that can be seen up and down 

or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.                                                               Yes 

Color: The ability to see various colors that may be necessary to safety perform duties.          Yes

 

Hearing 

 

The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, other vehicles or alarms). Assistive devices can be utilized to correct hearing. Please Check a yes or no answer for each of the four hearing requirements listed:

 

Hearing Requirement 

Function                                                                                                    Yes/No 

Ability to communicate via Telephone                                                        Yes

Ability to use web conferencing/remote equipment as a 

means of communication                                                                           No 

Tolerance for loud environments                                                                No 

 

Other Sounds hearing required for: (Please describe)

 

Respirator Requirement

Required to wear in Position: 

% of time: 

 

Other Physical Demands Instructions

 

Other: Please describe any other physical requirements not mentioned above that will be required of the position:

 

 • Requires lifting, carrying, grasping, speaking and listening. 

 • Requires sitting, standing, walking, puling and/or pushing, stooping and crouching. 

 • Requires climbing, determining color and smelling.