Environmental Scientist - Field Operations

The APS Promise is our commitment to our customers, community and each other. It explains why we’re here (our purpose), what we’re here to do (vision and mission) and the principles and behaviors that will empower us to achieve our strategic goals. It represents the opportunity to build on our cultural strengths and develop new behaviors that will enable our future success.

Summary

Environmental Scientist - Use knowledge of the natural sciences, gained through formal education and/or direct experience in a related field, to contribute to project and programs that protect the environment.

What your day would be like:

You are responsible for:

• Identifies problems and finds solutions that minimize hazards to the health of the environment and the population.
• Regularly conducts scientific studies to support the safe and efficient operation of business units or plants within the organization.
• Resolves various environmental problems by utilizing knowledge, process and procedures.
• Conducts scientific investigations which may include sampling, analyzing test results, and interpreting trends to determine waste characterization.
• May also be called upon to participate in cause investigations and report findings to management.

The kinds of people we want to talk to have done many of the following:

• Operated, maintained and monitored operating systems (e.g., water treatment and waste disposal) to ensure compliance with established guidelines.
• Provided technical support and maintenance of operating systems.
• Oversees the use of appropriate sampling and monitoring procedures and guidelines.
• Reviewed and evaluated proposed and existing codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines to determine the impact on programs and facility modifications

 

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Earth Science OR related science (such as Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Hydrology) OR other field from an accredited college or university, with specific coursework and/or internship experience which included conducting field studies, sampling and analysis, etc.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience in a related Environmental Science field or discipline.
• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a combination of college coursework and directly related work experience equaling six (6) years is required. Certification or licensure preferred.

 

Major Accountabilities

1) Regularly conducts scientific studies to support the safe and efficient operation of business units or plants within the organization.

2) Resolves various environmental problems by utilizing knowledge, process and procedures.

3) Conducts scientific investigations which may include sampling, analyzing test results, and interpreting trends to determine waste characterization. May also be called upon to participate in cause investigations and report findings to management.

4) Operates, maintains and monitors operating systems (e.g., water treatment and waste disposal) to ensure compliance with established guidelines. Provides technical support and maintenance of operating systems.

5) Oversees the use of appropriate sampling and monitoring procedures and guidelines.

6) May be responsible to ship various waste (hazardous waste, TSCA, and used oil) from field locations, apply proper shipping name, profile the waste with disposal company.

7) Reviews and evaluates proposed and existing codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines to determine the impact on programs and facility modifications

8) Provides technical guidance to field personnel in interpreting and monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry guidelines.

9) Provides Quality Control (QC) oversight of field sampling / data collection.

10) Develops schedule of inspections and samplings based on regulatory and permit requirements.

11) Assembles and verifies data for routine to complex metric reports.

12) Provides and participates in reviewing technical documents for internal and external audit groups. Participate in conducting environmental training to frontline employees

13) Keeps current on the changes developing in the regulations and legislation.

14) Provides guidance to less experienced Specialists and technicians. May act as lead person or technical advisor on small projects & participates in conducting environmental training to Frontline employees.

15) Evaluates and recommends field sampling equipment and supplies.

 

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Dep