About the role#
Clean Harbors is seeking a Receiving Technician Intern for our El Dorado, Arkansas incinerator. This full-time summer role focuses on hands-on experience within our environmental, energy, and industrial services operations. You will work alongside experienced professionals to support real projects and gain practical insight into our safety culture.
What you'll do#
- Prioritize health and safety by following all established work practices and policies.
- Learn to use personal protective equipment to sample waste in shipping containers.
- Track and label materials as required.
- Shadow staff chemists to learn about receiving, sampling, and waste analysis.
- Update standard operating procedure documentation.
- Assist with additional tasks as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for chemistry, environmental sciences, or a relevant field.
- Strong interest in the environmental services industry.
- Ability to record, document, and analyze data.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar technical tools.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work well within a professional team.
- Advanced chemistry knowledge is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: El Dorado, Arkansas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Start dates: May 17th or May 24th, 2027, ending in August.
- Modality: This is an on-site position; remote work is not available.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About Clean Harbors
Clean Harbors provides environmental and industrial services across North America. Founded in 1980, the company manages hazardous waste, emergency spill response, and industrial cleaning for manufacturing and government clients. It operates as a public company with over 13,000 employees. The business also recycles used oil and provides parts washing services through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary.
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