Environmental Specialist

Environmental Specialist

Triumvirate Environmental, one of the largest environmental services firms in North America, is seeking an Environmental Specialist for our Lab & Onsite Support Services (Lab/OSS) team. As an Environmental Specialist, you will support our clients on-site by managing their hazardous waste programs & projects, utilizing state & federal regulations.

Triumvirate Environmental provides leading organizations in higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing sectors with diverse services and expertise to assist them with compliance management. At Triumvirate Environmental, we strive to WOW both our employees and our customers. Our unique culture fosters growth, development, education, and creativity.

This position reports to the Operations Manager. This role is based on a site at a client site in Wilton, CT.

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Responsibilities

Client & Team Engagement

• Deliver WOW-level customer service to the clients by offering innovative solutions and reliable support.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.

Waste Management & Logistics

• Prepare, document, and manage the shipment and disposal of chemical and biological waste.
• Handle hazardous waste containers with care-loading, unloading, and transporting safely.

Regulatory & Safety Compliance

• Master OSHA and Triumvirate safety standards to ensure safe operations.
• Cultivate in-depth knowledge of state and federal regulations (e.g., RCRA, DOT, OSHA) to guarantee client compliance.

Inspections & Audits:

• Conduct routine safety and waste equipment inspections.
• Occasionally execute Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) audits and document findings.

Emergency & Spill Response

• Respond to spills-assess, clean up, and document effectively.
• Serve on the Emergency Response Team with rotating on-call duties (optional).

Education & Background

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the Environmental Sciences, hazardous-waste sector-or relevant military experience.

Skills & Abilities:

• Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication abilities to effectively interact with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders, ensuring clear and professional exchanges of information
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, develop solutions, and implement strategies to achieve positive outcomes
• Analytical thinker with a track record of problem-solving and delivering results.
• Able to collaborate well as both a team player and an independent contributor.
• Physically able and safety-conscious-note: the role involves PPE use and is safety-sensitive.

Must Haves & Flexibility:

• Must be willing to work flexible hours within the work week (Monday through Friday)
• Ability to work overtime on a regular basis.
• Must be able to report to Wilton office within 1 hour during Emergency Response rotating shifts
• Ready to complete a 2-3-year professional advancement program in hazardous waste management.
• Valid US driver's license. Must have a reliable form of transportation.
• Must be willing to consent to Motor Vehicle Record screening, criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen (inclusive of THC).
• Upon employment, you will be required to participate in a random drug screening program (inclusive of THC) as part of our company's commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without future sponsorship.
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds on a regular basis.

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior relevant industry experience
• Prior successful experience in a customer service role
• Active HAZWOPER 24- or 40-hour certification
• Willingness to obtain Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

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Besides Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, we contribute to a 401k, offer a generous tuition reimbursement program, TONS of safety training for some positions with opportunities for external trainings and certifications, Mentorship & Career Succession Planning, Relocation Opportunities, Auto/Home insurance discounts, pet assistance discount plans, discounted movie passes & more!

To learn more about our business, culture, and the exciting work that we are doing in the industry, find us on LinkedIn, Instagram (@triumvirateenvironmental), or our website!

Triumvirate Environmental is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Triumvirate does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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