Senior Environmental Scientist

Job Duties

• Lead air, water and waste management compliance inspections.
• Manage and arrange for disposal of universal, and hazardous wastes.
• Afford assistance to operations with implementation of best practice operational controls for environmental compliance.
• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with regulatory personnel.
• Oversee the compilation of all relevant environmental data, statistics and information required by management, government bodies and agencies.
• Maintain and submit various records related to permit requirements.
• Oversee the preparation and review of permit documents.
• Lead environmental special projects (groundwater sampling, compliance stack testing, etc).
• Perform project management and contractor oversight.
• Perform environmental lead for continuous improvement projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

  Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in environmental roles.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, Civil or Mining Engineering, or related technical field.
  • Proficiency with Google Earth and Microsoft Suite, including: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel required.
  • Must be proficient in reading, analyzing and interpreting scientific data and information.
  • Demonstrated experience in mining or other heavy industry environment.
  • Able to communicate effectively to management and hourly work force.
  • Experience working with federal, state and local environmental permitting preferred.
  • Experience with Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
  • Knowledge of NEPA, MSHA, OSHA, DOT and other regulatory requirements preferred.
  • Valid Driver’s License.

  Benefits

  • Medical plans with prescription drug coverage, dental insurance and vision insurance.
  • 401(K) with immediate vesting and generous employer match.
  • Opportunity to grow within position through Intrepid’s career path program.

  Schedule and Work Environment

  • 9/80 schedule: Monday – Thursday, 9-hour workdays, Fridays worked, 8-hour workday, with every other Friday off.
  • Schedule subject to change.
  • Work environment will vary from a climate controlled office to loud processing and loadout facilities, construction sites and remote field locations.
  • Noise levels will vary from low to high (ex: business office, industrial and construction sites).

  Physical Requirements

  • Sitting up to 2/3 of work time.
  • Standing, walking, using hands, reaching with hands, climbing and stooping up to 2/3 of the time depending on job responsibilities.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Up to 1/3 of the work time, the environment may consist of moving mechanical parts and high/precarious places.

  About Us

  Intrepid is an entrepreneurial organization committed to developing unique and environmentally sound ways of extracting minerals of global importance to multiple industries. While our legacy potassium products hold a strong reputation in the agriculture and feed industries, the expansion of our water, brine and other solutions contributes to the oil and gas industries to support energy resources. This diversification of products and customers expands our growth and impact beyond yesterday’s needs. Working at Intrepid, you will experience the commitment, teamwork, and growth in every role and experience. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.