Environmental Scientist, Journeyman

Position Summary

Creek Technologies is seeking an Environmental Scientist to provide on-site hazardous materials and hazardous waste management support. The Environmental Scientist will be responsible for the safe identification, handling, storage, documentation, and disposal coordination of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with applicable environmental, safety, and site-specific requirements.

The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of relevant experience working with hazardous chemicals or regulated materials and a working knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical labeling and storage requirements, spill response planning, and hazardous material inventory management. This will be a temporary position.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support for the management of hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
• Identify, characterize, containerize, label, and properly store hazardous waste, including purge materials, unknown materials, and high-hazard materials.
• Maintain accurate and current hazardous waste disposal records and supporting documentation.
• Perform routine compliance inspections of hazardous material and hazardous waste storage areas.
• Enter and maintain hazardous material and waste information within applicable databases and inventory management systems.
• Receive, inspect, process, track, and coordinate delivery of chemical containers and compressed gas cylinders.
• Maintain an accurate physical inventory of hazardous materials.
• Review and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to determine appropriate handling, storage, labeling, and safety requirements.
• Ensure hazardous materials are properly labeled, segregated, and stored according to applicable requirements and established procedures.
• Develop, maintain, and coordinate site-specific spill response procedures and spill plans.
• Support compliance with OSHA requirements and other applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Assist with determining appropriate chemical disposal methods based on environmental requirements, chemical characteristics, and applicable local regulations.
• Maintain current records and documentation necessary to support environmental and safety compliance activities.

Required Qualifications

• 3-6 years of professional experience in environmental science, hazardous materials management, hazardous waste management, chemical handling, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing or working with hazardous chemicals and regulated materials.
• Experience reading and interpreting Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Knowledge of proper chemical labeling, segregation, handling, and storage practices.
• Experience developing, maintaining, or implementing spill response procedures or spill plans.
• Experience maintaining environmental, hazardous material, or hazardous waste documentation.
• Ability to perform compliance inspections and maintain accurate records.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in an on-site operational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hazardous material databases, chemical inventories, or electronic inventory management systems.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements related to hazardous materials and safe chemical handling.
• Knowledge of environmental toxicology and chemical disposal requirements.
• Experience interpreting federal, state, or local environmental requirements governing chemical disposal, including requirements related to drain disposal or wastewater discharge.
• Experience handling or managing compressed gas cylinders.
• Familiarity with hazardous waste characterization and disposal processes.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related technical or scientific discipline is preferred.
• Relevant professional experience in hazardous materials, hazardous waste management, environmental compliance, or chemical handling may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Benefits:

Creek Technologies offers a competitive salary, performance incentives, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, professional development opportunities, and the opportunity to support mission-critical national security and defense programs.

Other:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of the job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the interview process.

Creek Technologies Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Creek Technologies considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, religion, nation origin, pregnancy, child or spousal support withholding, disability, marital status, genetic information, citizenship/immigration status, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Creek Technologies makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits and business needs at the time. Upon request, Creek Technologies will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability who need accommodation during the application process, unless accommodation creates an undue hardship for the company.