Field HSE Environmental 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

Job Summary

The Environmental Specialist will support our environmental health and sustainability efforts by properly managing hazardous, non-hazardous, and special waste materials. In this role, the Environmental Specialist will ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local health and safety regulations while also ensuring the necessary records are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines. The Environmental Specialist will participate in field testing, audits, and risk assessments and is responsible for providing appropriate documentation to inspectors.

Essential Functions

• 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 Company's "Code of Business Conduct and Ethics."
• Properly manage hazardous, non-hazardous, and special waste streams, including, but not limited to, used oil.
• Perform required routine inspections of waste accumulation facilities.
• Manage the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan for the facility.
• Manage the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (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 the 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or chemistry, or equivalent combination of education/experience in lieu of degree.
• 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 effectively with all levels within the Company as well as outside stakeholders (regulatory agencies, customers).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Hiring range: $35.00 to $48.00 per hour

Full range for this position, available over time: $35.00 to $48.00 per hour

Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program and adoption assistance. Some employees may also be eligible for paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a performance or safety bonus program.

At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a culture of engagement, respect, collaboration and teamwork. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.