Environmental Scientist

Purpose: Responsible for the waste stream approval process for the company’s TSDF operational site(s)

 

Duties of the position: This role 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 the hazardous waste, used oil, various state regulations.

 

Essential Duties:

• Manages the development of Waste Approvals policies and procedures specific to the facility’s WAP and TSDF permit.
• Explains and answers 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
• Provides 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
• Works with TSD facilities to help streamline outbound approvals/shipments

 

 

Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned

 

Position Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Individual will be required to travel occasionally.

 

Core Competencies

• Strong knowledge of DOT and RCRA regulations relating to solid waste, hazardous waste, and used oil, both federal regulations and state counterparts
• Prior experience with waste stream approvals, particularly relating to TSDFs
• Able to review and interpret TSDF permit conditions and apply them to the waste approval procedures
• Ability to create Waste Approvals procedures and policies
• Ability to work consistently and professionally under pressure
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Present a positive image of Crystal Clean to fellow employees, external contacts, and the general public

 

Work Experience

• 5-10 years of professional experience in waste approvals
• Strong working knowledge of RCRA and DOT regulations
• Previous environmental project management or supervisory experience

 

Education, Certificates, Licenses, or Designations

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or equivalent experience

 

Specific Skills

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• 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

 

 

Work Environment: While performing essential duties of this position an individual regularly works indoors and may be required to sit/stand for long periods. Individual will be required to regularly talk, hear, see and often reach with hands, stand, and walk, use a computer keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other office equipment. This position will occasionally be required to travel by car or air to other CC locations or vendors. Personal Protective Equipment will be required for specific situations while at the facility. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

 

The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 and includes benefits such as the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement