Principal Hydrogeologist

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Principal Hydrogeologist is responsible for direction of the groundwater programs for active and closed landfills and management of the Company’s Superfund and remedial portfolio including site-specific reserve budgets. The incumbent will manage internal and external stakeholders and be an active member of technical and legal committees.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead company resource on environmental monitoring of geologic and hydrogeologic issues. 

• Develops and directs regulatory advocacy for proposed new and modifications to existing environmental regulations.

• Provide senior leadership to Environmental Managers and consultants in preparation of environmental monitoring notifications/responses to regulatory inspections, administrative warnings.

• Preparation and management of site-specific remedial and Superfund reserves/budgets.

• Prepares communications of strategic information for senior levels of the Company.

• Participation in third-party environmental audits, coordinating technical response to any audit questions.

• Perform detailed project management for highest-impact technical challenges and RCRA/CERCLA cleanups.

• Leads support team for active and closed landfill groundwater monitoring programs

• Leads implementation of sites specific Sampling and Analysis Programs/Protocols, statistics and landfill-related geochemistry.  

• Direct Company response to State and Federal rule making revisions.

• Partner with procurement to source service and manage contracts for company-wide environmental monitoring/reporting

• Establish Company-wide protocols for addressing emerging contaminants. 

• Manage maintenance and functionality of the Company Groundwater and Leachate Database.

• Participates in geologic/hydrogeologic due diligence review of targeted acquisitions, greenfield developments and landfill expansions.

• Directs development of conceptual site model and fate/transport analysis of potential landfill expansion permitting and remediation projects.

• Assist operations and public affairs teams in public relations regarding compliance, permitting, environmental monitoring and remedial issues at Company facilities.

• Participate in industry technical groups to support regulatory strategy and execution.

• Support enhanced post-closure management and end-use strategies of landfills.

• Assumes lead role representing the company at regulatory agency, industry meetings, public hearings, technical conferences, etc.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Licensed Professional Engineer and/or Licensed Professional Geologist/Hydrogeologist designation, or another relevant licensure - preferred.

• Strong leadership skills include the ability to influence, motivate, build consensus, coach and work effectively within a broad cross-function of employees, external customers and vendors.

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

• Strong project management skills, including ability to lead multi-disciplinary technical teams (often including internal and third-party legal integration).

• Ability to develop and direct technical issue response in support of environmental litigation.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.

• Possess an understanding of accounting guidance for environmental liability reserves.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering or related field.  Advanced degree in same fields preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of experience within permitting of CERCLA and RCRA cleanup actions, solid waste facility monitoring and permitting, or related environmental field.

This is a hybrid role at our Phoenix, AZ headquarters. Relocation assistance available

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts. 
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP