Senior Scientist - EH&S Environmental Programs

Overview

Responsibilities

• Maintain, review, and improve corporate procedures, specifications, and training materials for PCB and emerging contaminant waste.
• Identify opportunities to integrate sustainability into waste management practices.
• Evaluate regulatory changes and coordinate company compliance and advocacy strategies.
• Provide guidance to EHS representatives and operations teams on federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Coordinate with EHS support groups to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies, respond to inquiries, and participate in inspections.
• Prepare and submit accurate waste-related reports and authorization renewals to regulatory agencies.
• Perform quality assurance on waste data systems, conduct trend analysis, and maintain dashboards.
• Develop and implement waste and toxicity reduction strategies across departments.
• Review environmental characteristics of chemical products and supplier bid packages for compliance.
• Support TSDF liability management program, review audits, and assess environmental risks.
• Ensure adherence to company EHS programs, confidentiality, and participate in System Emergency Assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree and 2 years of related work experience or
• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of related work experience

• Master's Degree Environmental Science, Biology Environmental Management, Engineering or related fields and 8 years of related work experience
• Bachelor's Degree Environmental Science, Biology Environmental Management, Engineering or related fields and 10 years of related work experience

• 7 years of technical expertise: Deep understanding of federal and state (NY and NJ) regulations related to PCBs, emerging contaminants, waste management and disposal requirements, preferred.
• 7 years of proven track record of applying regulatory and industry knowledge to solve complex waste compliance, management and disposal problems, experience with development and management of corporate policies, procedures and guidance documents, preferred.
• 7 years of regulatory/compliance knowledge: Past experience in navigating complex regulatory framework to effectively manage waste for utilities, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals or similar industry, preferred.
• 10 years of professional experience working in environmental setting with focus on science, engineering, chemistry, and/or waste management, preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in a regulated environment
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments

• Driver's License Required

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must sit or stand to answer a phone for entire shift.
• Must sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for entire shift.
• Must travel to various locations.