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Envrionmental Specialist
AZ, USA
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Environmental Specialist

Arizona



Key Responsibilities:

The Environmental Technician is a safety sensitive position and is responsible for assisting the Environmental Department with various tasks that ensure permit compliance. This person completes the collection, recording, maintenance, interpretation, and presentation of sampling/monitoring data; performing routine environmental audits of facilities; timely preparation of reports; promotion of environmental policies and procedures; presenting environmental compliance training; and instrumentation maintenance and calibration.

 

Specific Responsibilities Include:

  • Collect, preserve, and transport samples (water, soil, air) for analyses, adhering to appropriate sampling techniques and procedures.
  • Conduct in-field (and limited laboratory) analyses on water samples in accordance with established procedures.
  • Calibrate, operate, and maintain sampling and laboratory equipment and instruments in an accurate and appropriate manner.
  • Maintain programs that monitor water quality, water use, and regulatory compliance.
  • Conduct periodic audits of facilities and operations to ensure environmentally protective practices are followed.
  • Respond to potentially non-compliant conditions in a safe and appropriate manner.
  • Maintain solid and hazardous waste management protocols.
  • On occasion, meet with regulatory representatives during inspections, document any findings.
  • Assist facility management and personnel with environmental compliance.
  • Identify, develop, and promote pollution prevention, waste minimization, and recycling efforts including audits.
  • Provide assistance to any emergency response involving environmental issues.
  • Maintain the environmental department’s filing system.
  • Reporting and report writing, environmental inspections and general laboratory work as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Education and Work Experience:

  • Bachelor of Science degree related to environmental management preferred, or five years equivalent work experience with the completion of high school.
  • Experience or extended education in chemistry and/or environmental regulations.
  • A technical understanding of environmental sampling protocols and analytical methodology preferred. 
  • Water quality sampling experience is a plus.

 

Skills and Competencies:

  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written presentations.
  • Able to analyze and accurately document work products in a comprehensive and timely manner.
  • Ability to meet critical deadlines and manage priorities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Able to demonstrate discretion during job related decisions and in corporate relationships involving confidential subject matters and materials.
  • Self-motivated, managing multiple projects and activities.
  • Able to work effectively in both independent and team structures.

 

Work Environment:

  • This position will include some office work, but some work will be performed in all-weather conditions both outdoors, and in a plant setting.
  • While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must work in compliance with the company (OSHA) site safety program.
  • Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in the plant environment.


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