Field Environmental & Spill Response Specialist

Matrix Project Services; Republic (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Matrix Project Services is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support environmental health and sustainability efforts by properly managing hazardous, non-hazardous, and special waste materials. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and maintains required records.

The ideal candidate will participate in field testing, audits, and risk assessments, and provide documentation to inspectors while supporting safety initiatives and corporate core values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or chemistry, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of related environmental specialist experience.
• Strong computer capability including Microsoft Office programs.
• Creative problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and timely task execution.
• Analytical abilities.
• Ability to interface with regulatory agencies, customers and internal teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively support the Company's commitment to safety and its Core Values.
• Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Properly manage hazardous, non-hazardous, and special waste streams, including used oil.
• Perform required routine inspections of waste accumulation facilities.
• Manage the SPCC plan for the facility.
• Manage the SWPPP inspections and materials needed for compliance.
• Respond as the field lead to direct response to spills and releases.
• Sample waste streams as needed to identify constituencies for proper profiling.
• Maintain inventory of required spill response materials and equipment.
• Manage the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for the worksite.
• Develop, maintain, and provide guidance on environmental processes and/or policies.
• Assess environmental risk, provide recommendations to address risk and participate in or run the approved course of action, including required regulatory documentation.
• Perform environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations as needed.
• Prepare and submit all required compliance reports/certifications.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to environmental compliance programs.
• Perform additional assignments as required or assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal and leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/environmental engineering/chemistry

Job description

Matrix Project Services is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support environmental health and sustainability efforts by properly managing hazardous, non-hazardous, and special waste materials. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and maintains required records.

The ideal candidate will participate in field testing, audits, and risk assessments, and provide documentation to inspectors while supporting safety initiatives and corporate core values.