Associate Environmental Scientist

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

Job summary

Crystal Clean seeks an Associate Environmental Scientist to support waste-approval and facility-compliance activities. You will review waste streams, interpret regulatory requirements, maintain approval data, and guide on hazardous waste and state regulations.

Essential duties include developing Waste Approvals policies, applying permit conditions, and communicating with internal/external stakeholders. The role requires Bachelor’s in Chemistry or related field, plus experience with DOT/RCRA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Experience with waste-stream approvals at treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.
• Knowledge of DOT and RCRA regulations for solid waste, hazardous waste, and used oil, including federal and state counterparts.
• Experience interpreting facility permit conditions and applying them to waste-approval procedures.
• Experience creating Waste Approvals procedures and policies.
• Ability to adapt to procedural and policy changes, and work in a dynamic environment.
• Strong time-management to track details and meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn new processes and represent the organization professionally.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve waste streams and perform data entry for the facility.
• Develop and maintain Waste Approvals policies and procedures.
• Research and interpret RCRA, DOT, hazardous-waste and state requirements.
• Explain regulatory requirements to generators and staff.
• Apply permit conditions to waste-approval procedures.
• Identify compliance issues and track waste-approval metrics.
• Provide input to EHS managers on policies and programs.
• Communicate with customers about regulatory issues and operations.
• Travel to other locations or vendors as required.
• Perform administrative duties related to Waste Approvals.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Data entry

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Technical writing

Adaptability

Field work readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Microsoft Office

SQL queries

CCMS

Waste Linq

Waste data systems

iPhone usage

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

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