What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist position at Crystal Clean?
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.
Essential Functions
Education & Essential Qualifications
The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 and includes benefits such as the following:
Essential Functions
- 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
- 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
- Other duties as assigned
Education & Essential Qualifications
- 5-10 years of professional experience in waste approvals
- Strong working knowledge of RCRA and DOT regulations
- Previous environmental project management or supervisory experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or equivalent experience
- 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
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