Sr. Hazardous Waste Specialist

Apex Companies•Portland, OR

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Apex Companies is seeking a highly motivated self-starter for a Part-Time Senior Hazardous Waste and Environmental Safety Specialist role in Portland, Oregon. This position will provide expertise to a national aerospace manufacturer, supporting site-wide hazardous waste and environmental compliance operations. The role involves working closely with environmental, engineering, maintenance, leadership, and EHS stakeholders to address compliance gaps and support daily operations. Apex is a fast-growing EHS consulting firm known for its strong sales, client retention, and investment in employee development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental, waste management, chemical, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 15 years of progressive hazardous waste and/or waste management, engineering, environmental/hazardous waste compliance experience.
40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
Reasonable computer skills (data entry, email, ability to learn client's internal database and programs).
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.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Oregon’s Dangerous and Hazardous Waste regulations.
Familiarity with EPA hazardous and dangerous waste regulations.
Familiarity with related records (manifests, hazardous waste invoices, MSD, etc.).
DOT trained.
Ability to give small presentations.
OSHA 30 certification.
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
Certified Professional in Waste Management (CPWM).
Hazardous Waste Management Specialist (HMS).

Responsibilities

Provide overarching Hazardous Waste and Environmental Safety expertise to a national aerospace manufacturer.
Serve as a Hazardous Waste and Environmental Specialist to support site-wide hazardous waste and environmental compliance operations.
Work closely with environmental, engineering, maintenance, leadership, and EHS stakeholders to assist with closing hazardous waste and compliance gaps.
Support the day-to-day hazardous waste and environmental compliance operations.
Conduct walking inspections of RCRA accumulation/satellite areas.
Document and photograph areas of concern, and develop professional emails to convey desired mitigation.
Conduct follow-up inspections to ensure corrective measures were implemented.
Assist with the Factory Dust Disposal Project, including sampling and tracking locations and disposal requests.
Conduct Site Inspections – Small Quantity Generators.
Review/Update Land Disposal Restrictions Projects.
Update Battery Collection Locations with HazMat information.
Compile and organize RCRA Inspection Forms.
Review and approve invoices related to hazardous waste.
Assist in developing a mini training program on regulatory compliance and policies for Hazardous Waste (HW) trainings.
Visit crew meetings to train individuals or small groups on policies, program aspects, and compliance.
Perform data entry, email communication, and basic operations on the client’s internal database and programs.