Environmental Specialist

Accurate Marine Environmental; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services is seeking an Environmental Specialist in Portsmouth, VA. This role focuses on managing hazardous materials, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and conducting sample analyses. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience and knowledge of hazardous waste protocols. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401K is offered.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401K

Annual bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applicable work experience in environmental compliance.
• Significant knowledge of hazardous waste management.
• Initial and annual refresher training in hazardous management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of hazardous materials from identification to disposal.
• Gather and analyze samples; ensure WWTP compliance.
• Respond to emergency situations and maintain Oil Spill Response contracts.

Skills

Knowledge of environmental laws

Hazardous materials management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

40-hour HAZWOPER Training

ISO 14001:2015 Certification

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• Oversee all aspects 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 inhouse 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. Provide reporting for response events that include manhours, 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.
  
  
• Maintain a valid State Drivers 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
  
  
• 40-hour HAZWOPER and annual 8-Hour refresher training
• U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Training
  
  

RESPONSIBILITES

• Oversee all aspects 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 inhouse 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. Provide reporting for response events that include manhours, 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 Expereince/Education

• Maintain a valid State Drivers 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
  
  

Preferred Expereince/Education

• 40-hour HAZWOPER and annual 8-Hour refresher training
• U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Training
  
  

Our benefits include

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance
• Legal Resources
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• 401K
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Vacation and Sick
• Holiday pay
• Annual performance evaluations
• Annual bonuses

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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