Chemical Waste Technician

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Evolve Scientific Full time

Based in Western Sydney, this waste treatment facility is a leading Australian company with a focus on the safe and reliable management and treatment of chemical waste.
Our client is currently recruiting a Chemist to start work as soon as possible. The main function of this role is to ensure the safe handling of chemical, trade and solid waste.

Duties will include:

  • Sorting packaged waste as it comes in
  • Testing unknown wastes (internally and externally) –flammability testing
  • Decanting/disposing of chemical waste
  • Unpacking boxes of packaged waste
  • Packing lab chemicals for destruction
  • Wearing PPE if required (full-face respirators, chemical suits, face shields, etc.)

This role would suit an outgoing person with excellent communication skills to liaise with truck drivers, production operators and others across the site to ensure safe sorting of chemicals into their classes and giving advice on their disposal.
As this role is not lab based - we are ideally looking for candidates who have experience in the chemical industry and are not be afraid to get their hands dirty. This will also involve manual handling of waste drums within a warehouse environment.

Skills & experience:

  • Qualifications in Chemistry or related
  • Experience & knowledge of safe chemical handling highly regarded
  • Previous store work or warehousing experience
  • Initiative and action oriented
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Benefits:

This is an excellent opportunity to work with an industry leader and gain invaluable experience with professionals who are at the forefront of their field. For the right person, the position may lead to further opportunities with our client.


How to Apply:
Click on the "Apply Now" button with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). Note: Applications only accepted from Australian / NZ residents with valid unrestricted Australian work rights.

If you have any questions, please contact Suzanne on or

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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