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Environmental Specialist

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Portsmouth

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to environmental safety and compliance. In this role, you'll manage hazardous materials, ensuring adherence to regulations and conducting critical analyses. Your expertise will help maintain safety standards and contribute to environmental protection efforts. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will directly impact the community's safety and compliance with environmental laws. If you're passionate about making a difference in hazardous waste management and enjoy working in a challenging yet rewarding field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance

Legal Resources

Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

Profit Sharing

401K

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday pay

Annual performance evaluations

Annual bonuses

5+ years of experience in hazardous materials management.
Knowledge of environmental laws and ISO 14001:2015 standards.

Oversee hazardous materials from identification to disposal.
Perform in-house analysis and ensure compliance with permits.

Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations

Background in chemistry of hazardous materials

Hazardous management training (RCRA)

ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems

5+ years of applicable work experience

40-hour HAZWOPER training

U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Training

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee all aspects of hazardous/hazmat materials from start to finish. This includes identifying hazardous waste, packaging, preparing shipping documents, and sending for disposal.
Gather samples from various projects to be analyzed in-house and with a state-certified laboratory.
Perform all in-house analysis for samples being brought to our WWTP facility, including API, Flash point, spectrometry, treatability, and water content.
Perform quarterly sampling of our WWTP effluent to ensure compliance with our permit.
Maintain all Oil Spill Response contracts with various facilities in the Hampton Roads area.
Respond to emergency response calls as needed and provide reporting for response events that include man-hours, equipment, and timeline.
Inventory Response equipment as needed at the facility.
Update USCG Sector manuals annually, submit for approval, and document approvals. Create new sector manuals as needed.
Compile BOA reports for USCG response jobs.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Maintain a valid State Driver's License.
Must be able to pass background screenings to obtain badges, such as TWIC, DBIDS, and more.
5+ years of applicable work experience.
Significant knowledge of environmental laws and regulations for local, state, and federal departments.
Background with chemistry of hazardous materials/waste.
Initial and annual refresher training in hazardous management (RCRA).
Knowledge in ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems and auditing requirements.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION