Republic Services · 2 hours ago
Principal Hydrogeologist
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expRepublic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing a comprehensive set of products and services including recycling and waste management. The Principal Hydrogeologist will oversee groundwater programs for landfills and manage the company's Superfund and remedial portfolio, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and leading technical teams.
Information TechnologyRecyclingRenewable EnergySustainabilityWaste Management
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering or related field
Minimum 10 years of experience within permitting of CERCLA and RCRA cleanup actions, solid waste facility monitoring and permitting, or related environmental field
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
Preferred
Licensed Professional Engineer and/or Licensed Professional Geologist/Hydrogeologist designation, or another relevant licensure
Advanced degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering or related field
Benefits
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).
Company
Republic Services
Republic Services provides comprehensive environmental services to support business, home and community.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1998-07-01IPO
Leadership Team
Jon Vander Ark
President and CEO
Brian DelGhiaccio
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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