at APTIM in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
At APTIM , we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.
Job Overview:
APTIM is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Scientist on a part time basis to participate in a variety of environmental, health, and safety compliance support tasks, such as hazardous waste, hazardous materials, aboveground storage tanks, spill prevention, underground storage tanks, injury and illness prevention, industrial hygiene, industrial/commercial safety, construction safety, fire prevention etc. and DOT, RCRA, OSHA, and EPA compliance. The successful candidate should be experienced in supporting an environmental, health, and safety team and is seeking advancement into a project management role. This position will a mix of office environment and travel to client facilities to conduct environmental compliance reviews and/or gather related data.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
+ Executing various work scopes, while meeting project schedules and budgets
+ Working independently and as part of a project team and be able to adjust to changing conditions
+ Working as a team member and/or team lead to assist in preparation of regulatory reports and permit applications
+ Interfacing with client personnel at a facility level.
+ Site sampling (air, water, noise, radiation, etc.)
+ Perform site assessments/inspections for environmental, health, and safety
+ Conducting regulatory and statutory reviews for client applicability
+ Reviewing new and updated regulations, statutes, and legislative bills for applicability for clients
+ Managing time to ensure a quality product is prepared to meet project deadlines
+ Applying knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard situations
+ Following defined processes explicitly while also being able to identify and accommodate new or changing scenarios as well as developing processes for new activities.
Basic Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s degree in a core science (such as geology, chemistry, physics, biology, or safety/industrial hygiene), engineering, environmental science, or related area required
+ Related work experience between 1-5 years
+ Prior experience or training regarding environmental, safety, and health compliance, audits and related federal and state environmental regulations required
+ Strong written and oral communication skills
+ Strong computer skills required. Must have a demonstrated strength and proficiency in Microsoft applications such as MS Excel, MS Word, SharePoint Online, etc. and the ability to learn other software applications
+ Willing to work in the field and travel to complete work
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Strength: Standing 50% Walking 20% Sitting 30% Lifting 35 lb. Carrying 35 lb. Pushing 0 ft-lb. Pulling 0 ft-lb. 2. Climbing O Balancing O 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching Handling C Fingering C
Explanation for Symbols: NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F= Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)
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Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may make their request known by e-mailing HRQuestions@cbifederalservices.com or calling 855.343.5600 for assistance.
