Puget Sound Energy · 3 hours ago
Senior Enviromental Scientist
Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow their community with top talented individuals. The Senior Environmental Scientist will serve as the waste team’s primary subject matter expert, improving the waste management program and overseeing operations related to waste management and environmental compliance.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Implement the waste module of the software selected to support PSE’s EMS, including mapping existing waste management work processes and waste reporting processes, understanding applicable regulatory, permitting, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements, learning company requirements, and optimizing work practices, using the waste module to support them
Develop standard operating procedures, document programmatic evaluations, secure appropriate permits and regulatory approvals, and conduct other administrative duties in support of company programs and operations
Conduct agency coordination and consultation as a representative of PSE, including participation in meetings and onsite accompanied inspections
Develop and deliver training on environmental permits and compliance plans
Prepare and manage environmental projects while supervising consultants in project support roles
Develop compliance reports, standard operating procedures, and documentation of resource management activities and monitoring procedures
Support budget development and tracking for environmental compliance activities
Provide support for other departmental administrative activities, initiatives, and projects
Qualification
Required
BS or Master's Environmental Science, Biology, Hydrology, Engineering, Anthropology, Mathematics, or similar with 7 or more years of experience in the field (four years of appropriate additional experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree)
Experience and proficiency with MS Office, including Excel and Access, or industry equivalent software applications
Preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with environmental data management systems and databases
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Commitment to safety, ethics, and PSE's core values
Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical sciences
Advanced degree in environmental sciences, engineering, physical sciences, or management
Experience or familiarity with the electric utility or natural gas industry
Experience in waste management in Washington state
Experience working with regulatory agencies to achieve cost-effective and appropriate compliance outcomes
Project management experience
Knowledge of environmental regulations including Toxic Substances Control Act requirements for managing waste with polychlorobiphenyls, Resource Conservation and Recovery act, and Washington state dangerous waste regulations
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare
Employee assistance program (EAP)
401(k) investment option
Cash balance retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Company
Puget Sound Energy
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is Washington state’s oldest local energy company.
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Funding
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