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Arizona Public Service - APS · 17 hours ago

Environmental Scientist Senior/Consultant

Tonopah, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Arizona Public Service (APS) generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans and is seeking an Environmental Scientist Senior/Consultant. The role involves leading environmental projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing technical guidance while mentoring less experienced team members.

Electrical DistributionEnergySustainability

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conducts or leads advanced scientific studies to support the safe and efficient operation of business units or plants within the organization

Monitors the operations of facilities for environmental compliance and identifies potential non-compliance issues

Regularly reviews and interprets the most complex analytical data to determine clean up levels on complex projects

Leads scientific and or cause investigations which includes identifying, analyzing, and interpreting trends and patterns generally using established precedents and standards, and develops and recommends solutions to management to remedy negative trends

Operates, maintains and monitors operating systems, (e.g., water treatment and waste disposal) and or air quality systems to ensure compliance with established guidelines

Develops and oversees the use of appropriate sampling and monitoring procedures and guidelines

Prepares and revises technical documents for internal and external audit groups

Participate in the evaluation and review of proposed and existing codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines to determine the impact on programs and facility modifications

May, on occasion, interface directly with regulatory agencies on questions of permit implementation and regulatory interpretation

Interfaces with multiple internal departments to evaluate the impact of permits/regulations, and to coordinate comments on draft documents

Works on ecological screening studies for potential sites

Provides technical guidance in interpreting and monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry guidelines

Reviews technical documents to ensure their accuracy and completeness

Keeps current on the changes developing in the regulations and legislation and provide input to business or organizations on impact of such regulations

Develops documents such as permit applications and regulatory submittals

Provides leadership to less experienced Scientists and to Specialists

May act as lead person or technical expert on small to medium projects

Develop and deliver environmental training to all levels of the organization

Works on ecological screening studies for potential sites

Qualification

Environmental ScienceAir Quality ManagementWater Quality ManagementWaste ManagementHAZWOPER CertificationRCRA CertificationDOT Shipper QualificationISO 14001 KnowledgeProject ManagementPublic SpeakingReading ComprehensionRecord KeepingCompliance ExperienceTechnical Guidance

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Earth Science or related science (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Hydrology) or other job-related field from an accredited college or university AND four years directly-related experience in Environmental (with at least two years' experience in Air, Water or Waste management systems) OR Master's degree in Science-related field AND two years experience in Environmental-related position

In lieu of Bachelor's Degree, eight years of college coursework and experience

This role requires high proficiency in public speaking, reading comprehension and record keeping

Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Earth Science or related science (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Hydrology) or other job-related field AND four years of directly related Environment experience OR Bachelor's Degree in related field AND six years of directly related Environment experience

This role requires high proficiency in public speaking, reading comprehension and record keeping

Two years concentrated experience in Air, Water or Waste management systems

Proven experience in compliance and self-assessments, inspections, audits, root cause and corrective actions

Project management experience leading a study or project

Advanced database and spreadsheet skills (queries, forms, reports, and formulas)

Knowledge of the ISO 14001 quality standards and experience with the development, operation, and maintenance of Environmental Management Systems

Will be required to obtain HAZWOPER, RCRA, and DOT Shipper qualifications