Environmental Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION : Technical Services – Environmental Scientist

EWMI currently has an opening for an Environmental Scientist in the Technical Services Department, Northampton, PA office. We are looking for an organized and dedicated individual who can carry on the EWMI / RRI reputation of providing responsive and informed services. Requirements; undergraduate degree in a science-related field, 5 plus years’ experience in the Environmental field. Looking for experienced Materials Managers who are familiar with West Coast T&D.  This position reports to the Technical Services General Manager.

Primary Duties & Expectations :

Ø  Duties shall be to perform internal project management activities for Environmental Waste Minimization and Rapid Response. Provide support for ongoing and emerging client services..

Ø  Interact and manage vendors, subcontractors and suppliers including negotiating pricing. Manage vendor’s costs, approve vendor invoices.

Ø  Conduct Facility audits of our Vendors or prospective TSDF’s, Incinerators, Landfills, and recycle facilities. Evaluate Safety & Compliance of these sites.  Observe and document Best Management practices used at these locations.

Ø  Determine characterization and create profiles for disposal facilities – developing an understanding of how disposal technology and cost best serve our clients.

Ø  Understand and interpret Solid Waste Processing permit. Thoroughly understand Waste Analysis plan associated with permit. Approve waste acceptance as illustrated in PADEP permit.

Ø  Interpret Laboratory Analysis, understand regulatory limits as it pertains to RCRA.

Ø  Strong Regulatory knowledge not limited to EPA / RCRA but DOT as well.

Ø  Administrate all necessary paperwork, including, but not limited to; establish waste approvals and profiles; create manifests; generate client invoices.

Ø  Manage complex disposal projects over short- and long-term periods for performance and profitability.

Ø  The ability to review client inventories to evaluate materials, estimate customer lab packs and anticipate problematic disposal and / or safety concerns.

Ø  Preparing concise and professional client invoices and review vendor invoices for accuracy.

Ø  Initiate, create, track project schedules, work activities and project requirements.

Ø  Conduct Facility audits of our Vendors or prospective vendors. Evaluate Safety & Compliance of the

Ø  Establish and maintain strong client relationships.

Ø  Understand and practice basic business fundamentals. Communicate follow up activities to the organization.

Ø  Have working knowledge of Regulatory and Health & Safety compliance including OSHA, DOT, DEP and EPA regulations.

Ø  Possess competent computer skills along with strong written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Possess excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

Ø  Must have the ability to solve problems and motivation to take initiative in organizing and completing assigned Projects.

Ø  Attend and successfully complete related training and education seminars / classes.

Ø  This position requires the utmost respect, integrity and protection of confidential company information. A positive attitude and ability to be a team player is required.

Ø  Performances of all duties are to be conducted with safety as the top priority.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Description

Environmental Waste Minimization, Inc. and Rapid Response, Inc. are environmental service companies with a highly recognized reputation for expertise in all areas of environmental field services, waste disposal, emergency response, demolition, industrial services and remediation. EWMI / RRI's unsurpassed vision, commitment to total quality and depth of experience have made us a leader in the industry.

We offer competitive wages with a comprehensive benefits package including health care, paid holidays, paid vacation, life insurance, disability insurance and company matching 401K retirement plan.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Description

Environmental Waste Minimization, Inc. and Rapid Response, Inc. are environmental service companies with a highly recognized reputation for expertise in all areas of environmental field services, waste disposal, emergency response, demolition, industrial services and remediation. EWMI / RRI's unsurpassed vision, commitment to total quality and depth of experience have made us a leader in the industry. We offer competitive wages with a comprehensive benefits package including health care, paid holidays, paid vacation, life insurance, disability insurance and company matching 401K retirement plan. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer