Environmental Scientist

About the role

The Environmental Scientist will oversee and perform all aspects of Waste Approvals including data entry, approval of waste streams, regulatory research and interpretation, development of Waste Approvals policies and procedures, and administrative and potentially supervisory tasks, for a Company TSDF. This position will also provide day-to-day support to the Company by providing guidance on many regulatory issues spanning hazardous waste, used oil, and various state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of Waste Approvals policies and procedures specific to the facility’s WAP and TSDF permit.
• Explain and answer regulatory questions from generators, sales representatives, and Waste Approvals staff regarding waste characterization and aspects of RCRA and DOT as they relate to various waste streams.
• Provide assistance to other EHS managers when Waste Approvals input is required in developing company policies, procedures or programs.
• Interface with internal and external customers regarding CC operations and various regulatory issues related to facility compliance.
• Identifies and addresses potential compliance issues associated with waste streams and the facility’s TSDF permit.
• Identify, track and report appropriate waste approval metrics for the facility.
• Establishes short- and long-term goals and targets to improve Waste Approvals performance.
• Work with TSD facilities to help streamline outbound approvals/shipments.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of DOT and RCRA regulations relating to solid waste, hazardous waste, and used oil, both federal regulations and state counterparts.
• Previous environmental project management or supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or equivalent experience.
• Strong working knowledge of RCRA and DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional experience in waste approvals.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Database knowledge such as SQL queries a plus.
• CCMS and Waste Linq knowledge a plus.
• Use of iPhone required.
• Technical writing skills.