Senior Environmental Scientist

The Senior Environmental Scientist assists the Environmental Manager with the execution of IPNM environmental compliance and permitting responsibilities. The skills required for this position include, but are not limited to: analytical thinking and problem-solving, attention to detail, and proficient communications skills.

• Lead air, water and waste management compliance inspections.
• Manage and arrange for disposal of universal, and hazardous wastes.
• Assist operations with implementation of best practice operational controls for environmental compliance.
• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with regulatory personnel.
• Oversee the compilation of all relevant environmental data, statistics and information required by management, government bodies and agencies.
• Maintain and submit various records related to permit requirements.
• Oversee the preparation and review of permit documents.
• Lead environmental special projects (groundwater sampling, compliance stack testing, etc).
• Project management and contractor oversight.
• Environmental lead for continuous improvement projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 5+ years of experience in environmental roles.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, Civil or Mining Engineering, or related technical field.
• Proficiency with Google Earth and Microsoft Suite, including:
  Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel required.
• Must be proficient in reading, analyzing and interpreting scientific data and information.
• Demonstrated experience in mining or other heavy industry environment.
• Able to communicate effectively to management and hourly work force.
• Experience working with federal, state and local environmental permitting preferred.
• Experience with Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Resource Conversation and Recovery Act.
• Knowledge of NEPA, MSHA, OSHA, DOT and other regulatory requirements preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Medical plans with prescription drug coverage, dental insurance and vision insurance.
• 401(K) with immediate vesting and generous employer match.
• Work-life balance with family-friendly work schedules.
• Opportunity to grow within position through Intrepid’s career path program.

9/80 schedule:
Monday – Thursday, 9-hour workdays;
Fridays worked, 8-hour workday, with every other Friday off. Schedule subject to change.

• Work environment will vary from a climate controlled office to loud processing and loadout facilities, construction sites and remote field locations.
• Noise levels will vary from low to high.
• Employees are required to wear safety attire and personal protective equipment (PPE) when applicable.

Job conditions require sitting up to 2/3 of work time, and hearing over 2/3 of work time. Standing, walking, using hands, reaching with hands, climbing and stooping up to 2/3 of the time depending on job responsibilities. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Up to 1/3 of the work time, the environment may consist of moving mechanical parts and high/precarious places.

Typical noise levels vary from low to high (ex: business office, industrial and construction sites).

A pre-placement physical and hair follicle drug test will be required for anyone selected for this opportunity. Placement into the position will not be made until the results are received and cleared by Intrepid.