Enviromental Scientist

Clean Harbors is seeking an Environmental Scientist in Massachusetts. The role involves assisting with environmental assessments and remediation at hazardous waste sites, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field and 5+ years of experience. Responsibilities include preparing scopes of work and cost estimates, and the position involves both office and fieldwork. Competitive benefits and a focus on health and safety are offered.
Description

Clean Harbors located in Norwell, MA is seeking an Environmental Scientist.

Clean Harbors, Inc. is North America's leading provider of environmental and hazardous waste management services. With an unmatched infrastructure of forty-eight waste management facilities, including nine landfills, five incineration locations and seven wastewater treatment centers, the Company provides essential services to more than 45,000 customers, comprising of more than 175 Fortune 500 companies, thousands of smaller private entities, and numerous governmental agencies. Headquartered in Norwell, Massachusetts, Clean Harbors has more than one hundred locations strategically positioned throughout North America in 36 U.S. states, six Canadian provinces, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

We offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits including health, dental, life insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Program, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more. We offer a drug-free work environment and require a pre-employment drug screen. All Applicants are subject to pre-employment security background checks, drug screens and pre-employment physical.

Why work for Clean Harbors?
• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5;
• Competitive pay and benefits;
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment;
• Group 401K with company matching component;
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement;
• Positive and safe work environments;
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• assisting the LSP or Senior Scientist overseeing and documenting response actions which involve the following:
• Immediate Response Actions,
• Release Abatement Measures and Phase I and II
• investigations at hazardous waste sites.
• You will also prepare scopes of work, including cost estimates and schedules, as well as complete consulting support for field service offices.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or Geology or a related discipline and a working knowledge of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan and environmental guidance policies are required.

Position Summary and Skill Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences or related disciplines.
• 5+ years’ experience in environmental assessment, remediation, or site construction with direct experience with the Massachusetts Contingency Plan.
• Work in the office and in the field and work with field staff and technicians to meet project objectives and project expectations. The scientist will part of the on-call rotation (every six weeks).
• Cost estimating and computer experience.
• Ability to review and interpret technical specifications and drawings.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong environmental assessment/ remediation background and experience.
• In-depth knowledge of remedial technologies.
• Proficient in Windows based activities.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong customer management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Excellent interpersonal silks.
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations governing remedial sites.

Join our team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at www.cleanharbors.com/careers

We thank all those interested in joining the Clean Harbors team; however, only those that complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role. The candidate must pass a pre-hire background check and pre-employment physical/drug test.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.