Senior Project Scientist

KCI Technologies Inc. • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

KCI is seeking an Environmental Scientist to provide task manager level environmental site assessment and management support to private and public clients throughout the Pennsylvania area. On-going services will include but not be limited to environmental site assessment and regulatory compliance support with respect to USEPA, Pennsylvania Department of Environment Protection (DEP) regulations, and client (PennDOT, PA Turnpike) programs. This position will have varying field and office duties related to Phase I and II ESAs, fuel tank systems and other environmental compliance and remediation projects.

Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, environmental management, biology, or related fields.
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in the environmental field focusing on site assessment, remediation, tank systems, permitting and environmental compliance.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certification and/or STI SP-001 aboveground tank inspector certification is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree.
• Experience working in natural resource mitigation and familiarity with stream and wetland restoration.

Responsibilities

• Perform Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Support remedial efforts at client facilities, including coordination with consultants, contractors, and regulators, environmental sampling and reporting.
• Assist in developing and updating Environmental Plans (SPCC, SWPPP, and Contingency Plans) and SOPs.
• Assist in the management of client’s underground and aboveground storage tanks to ensure compliance with governing regulations, fire codes, and industry standards.
• Conduct routine environmental compliance inspections of client facilities and prepare site assessment reports.
• Support the preparation and filing of permit applications with various federal, state, and local environmental enforcement agencies.
• Support the preparation and filing of regulatory reports to various federal, state, and local environmental enforcement agencies.
• Support environmental training efforts including coordination, scheduling, training content review/updates, and tracking.
• Perform oversight of Contractors performing environmental support services.
• Attend environmental compliance meetings and provide environmental/regulatory technical support.
• Review proposed regulations and legislative bills to evaluate their potential impact on client operations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Family friendly benefits.
• Collaborative working environment.
• Training, mentoring and resources for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees