Title:  Environmental Engineer II - Scientist

Description

Under general supervision, provides technical support and guidance for environmental projects and programs at assigned site.

• Prepares applications for air quality permit revisions and renewals. Analyzes environmental and emission data for compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Prepares submittals to regulatory agencies in compliance with permit requirements (e.g., emission inventories, compliance certifications).
• Evaluates and assesses environmental risk and develops programs for risk reduction.
• Collaborates in recommending appropriate action to management in compliance with regulations.
• Reviews and/or prepares and maintains detailed records and files of environmental data and communications.
• Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
• Maintains basic working knowledge of national, regional and local environmental, occupational health, and other applicable regulations. Maintains knowledge of site environmental policies and procedures.
• May provide leadership to less experienced engineers and technicians.
• May serve as Project Manager or technical expert on small to medium-sized environmental projects (e.g., compliance, remediation, or reclamation).
• Leads or participates in regular audits and inspections of operations areas for purposes of ensuring compliance with site environmental policies, procedures and requirements of the Environmental Management System.
• Coordinates the timely recycling and disposition of materials and other company assets in compliance with applicable legal and other requirements.
• Tracks and reports the recycling and disposition of materials and other company assets as directed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Agricultural, Mining, Metallurgical, Geological or similar) and at least three (3) years environmental or related experience, OR
• Master’s degree in Engineering in a related field and at least one (1) year environmental or related experience.
• Additional certification or licensure appropriate to the job may be required or preferred: (US Examples include: HAZWOPER, Method 9, DOT, EMS Auditor, Asbestos, Water Treatment Operator, or CHMM.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge/experience with Federal and Arizona air quality regulation and programs (SIP, FIP, NSR, Emission Standards, Etc.).
• Experience with evaluating permitting needs for projects and process changes and the preparation of air quality permit applications and modifications.
• Experience communicating with and leading personnel from operational departments through air quality compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with data analysis and validation.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance and management systems.
• Project management experience.

Criteria/Conditions:

• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hart hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
• Travel up to 60% of the time