Senior Environmental Scientist

Ascendancy Recruiting

New Mexico

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Driver's License, Employee Relations, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, Geological Engineering, Google Earth, Government, Groundwater Sampling, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Microsoft Product Family, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Mining Engineering, OSHA, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Statistics, Waste Management
LOCATION
New Mexico
POSTED
30+ days ago
 PURPOSE
Our client is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to assist the Environmental Manager with execution of IPNM environmental compliance and permitting responsibilities. 
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead air, water and waste management compliance inspections. 
  • Manage and arrange for disposal of universal and hazardous wastes. 
  • Assist operations with implementation of best practice operational controls for environmental compliance 
  • Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with regulatory personnel 
  • Oversee the compilation of all relevant environmental data, statistics and information required by management, government bodies and agencies 
  • Maintain and submit various records related to permit requirements  
  • Oversee the preparation and review of permit documents  
  • Lead environmental special projects (groundwater sampling, compliance stack testing, etc)  
  • Project management and contractor oversite
  • Environmental lead for continuous improvement projects  
 
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
  • 5+ years of experience in environmental roles
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, Civil or Mining Engineering, or related technical field
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Proficient with Google Earth and Microsoft Suite
  • Proficient in reading, analyzing and interpreting scientific data and information
  • Experience with NM BLM and Environmental Department is preferred but not required
  • Demonstrated experience in mining or other heavy industry environment
  • Able to communicate effectively to management and hourly work force
  • Experience working with federal, state and local environmental permitting preferred
  • Experience with Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Resource Conversation and Recovery Act
  • Knowledge of NEPA, MSHA, OSHA, DOT and other regulatory requirements preferred

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