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Clean Harbors

Hazardous Material Technician

Bridgeport, NJ · On-site

$20/hr

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Clean Harbors in Logan,NJ is seeking a Household Hazard Waste Technician Responsible for the performance of tasks associated with handling of hazardous materials on a customer site Schedule: Monday ...

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Hazardous Materials Technician (Patrick Space Air Force Base)

Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site

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Job Type: Hazardous Materials Technician - Patrick Space Air Force Base - Cape Canaveral, Florida Reports to: Director of Environmental Compliance FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Bhate Environmental ...

Global 1st Flagship

Hazardous Material Technician

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$27.56/hr

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Identifies, collects and performs sampling and analysis of hazardous materials and waste such as oil, oily water, asbestos, PCBs, lead and mercury. * Conducts heat stress monitoring and noise surveys.

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Hazardous Materials Project Manager

Weston & Sampson

Reading, MA • Hybrid

$110K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

 

Weston & Sampson is currently seeking an Environmental Scientist/Project Manager with 10-12 years of experience to work with our EGE discipline in either our Reading, Worcester or Foxborough office. The candidate who is willing to explore the various opportunities and technical practice areas of the Environmental, Geotechnical, and Energy discipline. The ideal candidate will bring a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit who would like to be part of a growing team.

 

What you'll do:

  • Performing project planning and staffing assignments.
  • Mentoring junior staff in daily tasks, professional development and workload management.
  • Hazardous Building Materials assessment including multi-media sampling
  • Collecting samples for field screening and/or laboratory analysis (air, soil, groundwater, water and building materials),
  • Responding to releases of oil and hazardous materials
  • Conducting Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments consistent with ASTM standards
  • Managing analytical data (tabulation, QA/QC and evaluation of data)
  • Preparing proposals; and assisting with writing technical reports and work plans
  • Overseeing remediation and abatement

What you will bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability or field/construction safety
  • 10 to 12 years of experience
  • Massachusetts and Connecticut Asbestos Inspector Licenses
  • Asbestos Designer license preferred but not required
  • Experience conducting inspections & sampling for asbestos-containing building materials
  • Experience working in field setting (sample collection, construction oversight)
  • Ability to wear a respirator, safety harness and other safety equipment as needed
  • Work well with multiple staff members across different experience levels
  • Ability to handle flexible work load
  • A positive attitude and able to communicate effectively with others
  • Strong communication skills and excellent written skills
  • Some travel will be required to conduct field work (Valid driver's license is required)

Salary Range: $110,000-115,000k 

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Overview

Weston & Sampson is an 100% employee-owned, full-service environmental and infrastructure consulting firm made up of more than 800 professionals, who work together to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients. Since our founding in 1899, Weston & Sampson's mission has been to protect, improve, and sustain the natural and built environment to enhance the quality of life. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated technical and professional individuals who want to collaborate on meaningful projects with a team that respects and values their ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities-all in a supportive and dynamic corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and recognizes people for their contributions.

Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.

Your world is always changing, and so are we. Join us as we grow: https://www.westonandsampson.com/join-our-team/

A Note to Third-Party Recruiters:

Weston & Sampson coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies, or related firms. Resumes are only accepted if a signed agreement is in place.  All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Weston & Sampson. Weston & Sampson is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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