Associate Environmental Scientist

Crystal Clean; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Crystal Clean is seeking an Associate Environmental Scientist to support waste-approval and facility-compliance activities, reviewing waste streams, interpreting regulatory requirements, and maintaining approval data.

The role includes developing Waste Approvals procedures, researching DOT and RCRA rules, coordinating with facilities, and communicating with stakeholders. Travel by car or air is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field required.
• Experience with waste-stream approvals for treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.
• Knowledge of DOT and RCRA regulations for solid/hazardous waste and used oil.
• Experience interpreting facility permits and applying conditions to waste approvals.
• Experience creating Waste Approvals procedures and policies.
• Experience adapting to changes in procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve waste streams and enter related data for the facility.
• Develop and maintain Waste Approvals policies and procedures.
• Interpret DOT, RCRA, and state regulations related to waste.
• Explain regulatory requirements to generators, sales reps, and staff.
• Interpret permit conditions and apply them to waste approvals.
• Identify and address potential compliance issues with waste streams and permits.
• Provide input to EHS managers on policies and programs.
• Communicate with internal and external customers on regulatory issues.
• Track waste-approval metrics and set improvement targets.
• Coordinate with facilities to streamline approvals and shipments.
• Perform administrative duties related to Waste Approvals.
• Represent the company professionally to stakeholders.
• Travel to other locations or vendors as required.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Time management

Written communication

iPhone experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

SQL queries

CCMS

Waste Linq

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Associate Environmental Scientist supports the Company's waste-approval and facility-compliance activities by reviewing waste streams, interpreting regulatory requirements, maintaining approval data and procedures, and providing guidance on hazardous waste, used oil, and applicable state regulations.

Essential Functions

• Review and approve waste streams and perform related data entry for a Company treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
• Develop and maintain Waste Approvals policies and procedures consistent with the facility Waste Analysis Plan and treatment, storage, and disposal facility permit.
• Research and interpret RCRA, DOT, hazardous-waste, used-oil, and applicable state regulatory requirements.
• Explain regulatory requirements to generators, sales representatives, and Waste Approvals staff regarding waste characterization and applicable RCRA and DOT requirements.
• Review and interpret treatment, storage, and disposal facility permit conditions and apply the conditions to waste-approval procedures.
• Identify and address potential compliance issues associated with waste streams and the facility permit.
• Provide Waste Approvals input to EHS managers developing Company policies, procedures, and programs.
• Communicate with internal and external customers regarding Company operations and regulatory issues related to facility compliance.
• Identify, track, and report waste-approval metrics and establish short- and long-term goals and targets to improve performance.
• Coordinate with treatment, storage, and disposal facilities to streamline outbound approvals and shipments.
• Perform administrative duties related to Waste Approvals activities.
• Represent the Company professionally to employees, external contacts, and the public.
• Travel is required by car or air to other Company locations or vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Education & Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• Experience with waste-stream approvals, particularly for treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.
• Knowledge of DOT and RCRA regulations related to solid waste, hazardous waste, and used oil, including federal regulations and state counterparts.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting treatment, storage, and disposal facility permit conditions and applying the conditions to waste-approval procedures.
• Experience creating Waste Approvals procedures and policies.
• Experience adapting to procedure and policy changes.
• Experience working in a dynamic environment.
• Experience using time management skills, such as prioritizing, organizing, tracking details, and meeting deadlines of multiple assignments.
• Experience communicating in writing and verbally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience learning and applying new processes.
• Experience representing an organization professionally to employees, external contacts, and the public.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel, including use of functions, pivot tables, and lookup tools.
• Experience using an iPhone.
• Experience with technical writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in waste approvals.
• Knowledge of database tools, including SQL queries.
• Knowledge of CCMS.
• Knowledge of Waste Linq.

Work Environment

Requirements

Work is performed primarily indoors. The position may require sitting or standing for long periods and may include field work in specific situations. Physical Requirements:

• Sitting or standing for long periods.
• Regular talking, hearing, seeing, and reaching with the hands.
• Regular standing and walking.
• Regular use of a computer keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Personal protective equipment is required for specific situations while working in the field. Travel is required by car or air to other Company locations or vendors.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $57,000.00 - $69,000.00 and includes benefits such as the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement