Environmental Scientist - Leetsdale, PA

Hussey Copper; Leetsdale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hussey Copper seeks an Environmental Technician to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The role involves instrument calibration, sampling, analytical coordination, and regulatory reporting in an industrial setting.

The candidate will schedule and oversee maintenance, inspect facilities, and train staff on waste handling and safety. Strong organizational skills and familiarity with MS Office are required for success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Environmental Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 1+ years' experience in an industrial environment.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organization skills.
• Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the facility's Wastewater Treatment System.
• Calibrate control instrumentation and procure treatment plant supplies.
• Schedule residual waste and manage laboratory data and analyses.
• Prepare and submit discharge monitoring reports and regulatory reporting.
• Schedule maintenance for the treatment system.
• Inspect the facility and coordinate cleanup/remediation efforts.
• Provide training on waste handling, chemical hazards, and pollution prevention.
• Direct hourly personnel in environmentally related tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Regulatory compliance awareness

Education

Associate degree in Environmental Engineering or closely related discipline

Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or environmental science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY

Provides technical functions to achieve, maintain and document compliance with Environmental regulatory requirements. Ensures that all related work is completed in compliance with Company, State, and Federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Including but not limited to the following.

• Manages the operation of the facility's Wastewater Treatment System, including:
• Maintain and calibration of control instrumentation, Procurement of treatment plant and environmental supplies, Scheduling of residual waste and recycled material Collection of performance samples and management of analysis by external laboratory, Completion and submittal of discharge monitoring reports and other required reporting, and Scheduling of maintenance for treatment system.
• Manages the disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials, including Routine scheduling of waste removal, Recordkeeping, periodic certification and regulatory report generation, Arrangement for accommodations for special projects, and investigates alternative to disposal options including opportunities for pollution prevention, waste minimization and recycling.
• Conducts inspections of the facility, documents findings, arranges for and monitors progress of clean-up/remediation of problem areas.
• Conducts training for other employees regarding waste handling, chemical hazards, pollution prevention, waste minimization, etc. Directs hourly personnel in performance of environmentally related work – as needed
• Directs hourly personnel in performance of environmental tasks

JOB REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must exude the utmost respect for the environment and safety of all individuals, inside and outside of the workplace, by promoting environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance, regarding all local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Associate degree in Environmental Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 1+ years' experience in an industrial environment
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organization skills
• Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office skills in particular Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or environmental science.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Work is performed in an industrial setting with varying temperatures, loud noise and heavy activity.