Sr. Hazardous Waste Specialist

Socket.dev; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 96,000 - 129,000; Part time

Job summary

Apex Companies in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Part time – Senior Hazardous Waste Safety and Environmental Specialist to provide expert guidance on hazardous waste and environmental compliance. The role supports a national aerospace manufacturer and includes developing training on regulatory programs and conducting site inspections.

The position offers up to 40 hours per week as requested by the client, with compensation listed at $82 per hour.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, training, technical writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard safety documentation and reporting practices.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hazardous waste and environmental safety expertise to a national aerospace manufacturer.
• Support site-wide hazardous waste and environmental compliance operations for the client.
• Assist with training programs on regulatory compliance and policies at the site.

Skills

Excellent communication

Training

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/environmental/waste management/chemical

Job description

Part Time – Senior, Hazardous Waste Safety and Environmental Specialist – Portland, Oregon

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work. Fueled by high quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what’s next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

Introduction

Are you a highly motivated self-starter seeking to join a growth-focused Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) consulting firm? Are you looking for a company that will provide interesting and technically challenging work and will also invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex. Powered by strong sales, extraordinary client retention, multiple career path options, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing EHS consulting firms in the USA. We take pride in meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations and have earned numerous industry awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us.

Role Overview:

This role is to provide overarching Hazardous Waste and Environmental Safety expertise to one of Apex’s most valued clients, a national aerospace manufacturer. Over the last 2 decades Apex has worked hand and hand with the national aerospace manufacturer helping them achieve their occupational health and safety, ergonomic, environmental and engineering goals. The incumbent will serve as a Hazardous Waste and Environmental Specialist to support site-wide hazardous waste and environmental compliance operations. This is a part time role with up to 40 hours a week based on client’s request.

Project Background

• Hazardous waste background, including familiarity with Oregon’s Dangerous and Hazardous Waste regulations
• Familiar with EPA hazardous and dangerous waste regulations
• Familiar with related records (manifests, hazardous waste invoices, MSD, etc.)
• Environmental compliance-oriented
• Able to conduct walking inspections of RCRA accumulation/satellite areas
• Able to document and photograph areas of concern, then develop professional emails to convey desired mitigation
• Able to conduct follow-up inspections to ensure corrective measures were implemented
• DOT trained -- desirable, but not required, and they would not be expected to sign manifests
• Reasonable computer skills (data entry, email, able to pick up basic operations on the client’s internal data base and programs.)
• Able to work as part of a team with client’s current Environmental employees dedicated to hazardous waste compliance at the site.

Scope of Work

1. Factory Dust Disposal Project
   • Sampling
   • Tracking (locations & disposal requests)
2. Site Inspections – Small Quantity Generators
3. Land Disposal Restrictions - Review/Update Project Support
4. Battery Collection Location Updates w/HazMat
5. RCRA Inspection Forms - compile, organize
6. Invoice Reviews & Approvals
7. Hazmat ECTs HW trainings – help develop a mini training program on regulatory compliance and policies at the site.
   • Visit crew meetings to train individuals or very small groups on policies, program aspects, compliance, etc
   • Ability to give small presentations is desirable but not required – we can do the presentations if needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental, waste management, chemical or a related technical discipline required.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive hazardous waste and or waste management, engineering, environmental/hazardous waste compliance. (Experience and education will be accounted for appropriately).
• 40 hour HAZWOPER
• Desired but not required:
  • OSHA 30
  • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
  • Certified Professional in Waste Management (CPWM)
  • Hazardous Waste Management Specialist (HMS)
• Excellent communication, training, technical writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard safety documentation and reporting practices.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Select Key Performance Indicators

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, successfully executing technical projects with minimal supervision.
• Customer needs are met on a timely basis and emergencies are responded to quickly.
• Meets annually established goals for personally-generated revenue, and utilization %.
• Meets annually established goals for Customer satisfaction.
• Pursues ongoing professional development as mutually agreed with the Business Unit Manager.

Why Join Apex

Apex Companies is a strong place to build an environmental and EHS career. You will get meaningful, hands on work with diverse clients, the backing of an experienced national team, and clear opportunities to grow your technical and leadership skills. You’re exposed to projects that span industrial hygiene, hazardous waste, stormwater, and environmental compliance, so your day to day work stays challenging and relevant. At the same time, Apex emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and professional development, making it easier to pursue advanced certifications and long term career goals while contributing to projects that genuinely protect people and the environment.

Job Location:

Portland, OR

Schedule:

Part time – up to 40 hours per week

Travel:

Not Expected

Compensation:

$82/ hour

Hourly Expected Pay Range: $82 — $82 USD

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