Chemist

6 days ago

Kitchener, Canada Covanta Solutions Environnementales Full time

Covanta Environmental Solutions offers a turnkey solution to various industries for waste management. We simplify the management of hazardous materials, solid or liquid finished products, recyclable materials, and controlled substances, in a responsible, ecological, and safe manner.

**JOB SPECIFICATIONS**

The Chemist will lend his or her expertise to the team and ensure that hazardous wastes and waste chemicals are handled, stored, treated, mixed, blended, bulked, and disposed of in a safe and environmentally compliant manner. The Chemist will perform, or cause to be performed, all tests as prescribed by standard procedures and operational permits. The Chemist will maintain all necessary records to support safe and complaint operations. The Chemist will suggest and direct the most appropriate forms and methods of chemical and physical treatment based on the analysis of waste. The Chemist may assist in the treatment of wastes.

**RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE**
- Operate, maintain, clean, organize and care for the laboratory, laboratory equipment and logs, in accordance with operations manuals, procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Safely and efficiently conducts analyses and makes evaluative conclusions using laboratory best practices and enter results in computer tracking system.
- Assists with running pilot studies or experimental treatment methods and drawing conclusions
- Assist in classification, treatment, and process determination
- Record preparation and retention
- Implement and manage company policies and procedures as they pertain to safety, lab analysis, water treatment and give input on other technical issues in all areas of the business.
- Record, monitor and inventory all laboratory supplies, critical spare parts, chemical shelf-life control, and items essential to the proper and safe operation of the laboratory.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other departments, ensuring clear and consistent communication
- Document and track results to identify and make improvements and adjustments to treatment as needed
- Perform other duties as required

**KEY COMPETENCIES**
- Degree in Chemistry from a recognized University/Post-Secondary Institution
- Previous experience/training with Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
- Previous experience/training with Inductively Coupled Plasma for metal detection
- Previous experience/training with Total Organic Halogen Analyzer (Tox-100) and Volumetric KF titrator V30S
- Routine analysis
- Safe storage and handling of Chemicals/Reagents/Compressed Gasses
- Knowledge of waste legislation an asset
- Ability to be fitted for air purifying respirator
- Ability to lift 25 lbs., and maneuver 50 Lbs.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kitchener, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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