Hazardous Waste & Environmental Specialist
About The Position
This role is to provide overarching Hazardous Waste and Environmental Safety expertise to one of Apex’s most valued clients, a national aerospace manufacturer. Over the last 2 decades Apex has worked hand and hand with the national aerospace manufacturer helping them achieve their occupational health and safety, ergonomic, environmental and engineering goals. The incumbent will serve as a Hazardous 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 will be dedicated full time to supporting the sites hazardous waste and environmental compliance operations. The individual in this role will work closely with environmental, engineering, maintenance, leadership, and EHS stakeholders to assist with closing any and all hazardous waste and compliance gaps identified as well as supporting the day-to-day operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental, waste management, chemical or a related technical discipline required.
- Minimum 5+ years of progressive hazardous waste and or waste management, engineering, environmental/hazardous waste compliance.
- 40 hour HAZWOPER.
- Reasonable computer skills (data entry, email, able to pick up basic operations on the client’s internal data base and programs).
- Able to work as part of a team with client’s current Environmental employees dedicated to hazardous waste compliance at the site.
- Excellent communication, training, technical writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard safety documentation and reporting practices.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Nice To Haves
- DOT trained (not expected to sign manifests).
- OSHA 30
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Certified Professional in Waste Management (CPWM)
- Hazardous Waste Management Specialist (HMS)
- Ability to give small presentations.
Responsibilities
- Provide overarching Hazardous Waste and Environmental Safety expertise to a national aerospace manufacturer.
- Support site-wide hazardous waste and environmental compliance operations.
- Assist with closing hazardous waste and compliance gaps.
- Support day-to-day hazardous waste and environmental compliance operations.
- Conduct walking inspections of RCRA accumulation/satellite areas.
- Document and photograph areas of concern, then develop professional emails to convey desired mitigation.
- Conduct follow-up inspections to ensure corrective measures were implemented.
- Assist with Factory Dust Disposal Project (Sampling, Tracking locations & disposal requests).
- Conduct Site Inspections – Small Quantity Generators.
- Review/Update Land Disposal Restrictions Project Support.
- Update Battery Collection Locations w/HazMat.
- Compile and organize RCRA Inspection Forms.
- Review and approve invoices.
- Help develop a mini training program on regulatory compliance and policies for Hazmat ECTs HW.
- Visit crew meetings to train individuals or very small groups on policies, program aspects, compliance, etc.
- Give small presentations (desirable but not required).
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
