Environmental Scientist

Theres no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and were committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
• Document Preparation: Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
• Project Management: Support others by carrying out a range of project management activities.
• Coordination/Oversight/Scheduling with waste transportation and disposal subcontractors
• Management of waste requests in accordance with associated client contracts
• Provide waste compliance and coordinator support to internal GHD staff and external clients
• Input project data using a customized database to develop client reports
• Coordinating with GHD staff that are performing waste management and disposal coordination
• Review and preparation of accurate waste shipping documentation (analytical requirements, profiles, manifests)
• Proactively communicating with client during all phases of waste projects
• Basic project accounting oversight: Development of proposals, cost estimates & purchase orders for waste transportation and disposal

What you will bring to the Team

Education

• Bachelors degree in related science field (preferably chemistry/biology/environmental science)

Experience

• General Experience: 0-2 years experience in the role
• United States EPA RCRA, TSCA, and DOT regulatory knowledge & experience is highly desirable
• Knowledge of Texas and Louisiana state regulations is highly desirable
• Knowledge of United States Oil and Gas industry is desirable

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As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.