Hazardous Waste & Environmental Specialist

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RoleOverview:

This role is to provide overarchingHazardous Waste and EnvironmentalSafetyexpertiseto one of Apex’s most valued clients, a national aerospace manufacturer. Over the last 2decadesApex has worked hand and hand with the national aerospace manufacturer helping them achieve their occupational health and safety, ergonomic,environmentaland engineering goals.The incumbent will serve as aHazardous Waste and Environmental Specialist to support site-wide hazardous waste and environmental compliance operations. This role is for the duration of 6 months located on site in Auburn Washington with possible extension based on performance and client need.

The incumbent willbe dedicated full time to supporting thesiteshazardous waste and environmental compliance operations.The individual in this role will work closely withenvironmental, engineering, maintenance, leadership, and EHS stakeholders toassistwith closingany and allhazardous waste and compliance gaps identifiedas well as supportingthe day-to-day operations.

Your Responsibilities as a Mid LevelHazardous Waste Safety and EnvironmentalSpecialist:

Project Background

• Hazardouswaste background, including familiarity with Washington Dangerous Waste regulations
• Familiar with related records (manifests, hazardous waste invoices, MSD, etc.)
• Environmental compliance-oriented
• Able to conduct walking inspections of RCRA accumulation/satellite areas
• able to document and photograph areas of concern, then develop professional emails to convey desired mitigation
• able to conduct follow-up inspections to ensure corrective measures were implemented
• DOT trained — desirable, but notrequired, and they would not be expected to sign manifests
• Reasonable computer skills (data entry, email, able to pick up basic operations onthe client’s internaldata baseand programs.
• Able to work as part of a team withclient’s current Environmentalemployees dedicated to hazardous waste compliance at the site.

Scope of Work

• Factory Dust Disposal Project
  • Sampling
  • Tracking (locations & disposal requests)
• Site Inspections-Small Quantity Generators
• Land DisposalRestrictions- Review/Update Project Support
• Battery Collection Location Updates w/HazMat
• RCRA InspectionForms -compile, organize
• Invoice Reviews & Approvals
• Hazmat ECTs HW trainings – help develop a mini training program on regulatory compliance and policies at the site.
  • Visit crew meetings to train individuals or very small groups on policies, program aspects, compliance, etc
  • Ability to give small presentations is desirable but not required – we can do the presentations if needed

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering,environmental, wastemanagement, chemicalora relatedtechnical disciplinerequired.
• Minimum 1+ years of progressive hazardous waste and or waste management, engineering, environmental/hazardous waste compliance. (experience and education will be accounted for appropriately).
• 40 hourHAZWOPER
• Desired but notrequired:
  • OSHA 30
  • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager(CHMM)
  • Certified Professional in Waste Management (CPWM)
  • Hazardous Waste Management Specialist (HMS)
• Excellent communication, training, technical writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite and standard safety documentation and reporting practices.
• Valid driver’s licenserequired.

Select Key Performance Indicators:

• Demonstrates the ability towork independently,successfully executingtechnical projects with minimal supervision.
• Customer needs are met ona timelybasisand emergencies are responded to quickly.
• Meets annually established goals forpersonally-generatedrevenue, andutilization%.
• Meets annually established goals for Customer satisfaction.
• Pursues ongoing professional development as mutually agreed with the Business Unit Manager.

Why you’ll love working for us:

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

 

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