Environmental Scientist

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** Relocation Authorized:
National - Family*
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** Telework Type:
Full-Time Office/Project*
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* Work Location:

Chandler, AZ*
* # Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure;
Nuclear, Security & Environmental;
Energy;
Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our  Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our  extraordinary teams building inspiring projects  in our  Impact Report .

# Project Overview:

Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management firm with a tradition of technical excellence in supporting multiple industries and mega-projects that have significant complexity. We have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Core to Bechtel are our values  ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants  integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery.

Bechtel has a strong commitment to protecting people and the environment as part of its mission, and is known for industry leadership in Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH).  ES&H teams are comprised of three distinct disciplines that support our ESH Management System and processes at project sites and offices. These teams include environmental scientists, safety specialists, and industrial hygiene scientists. Collectively, they provide technical guidance and perform planning, risk assessment, inspections and monitoring, training, and data management.

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Job Summary:

The Environmental Scientist helps develop and execute the environmental component of an Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) program.  Key activities involve administrative and field tasks per established industry practices, procedures, and regulatory and Bechtel requirements.  The position involves practical application of biology, ecology, chemistry, social sciences, and related disciplines for managing environmental aspects of a project or facility.  The position reports to an Environmental Manager or ESH Manager.

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# Major Responsibilities:

+   Integrate environmental requirements into project planning, permitting, design, construction, commissioning and startup, and operations.  

+   Provide support in the execution of environmental permits, plans, and assessments.

+   Monitor, and enforce environmental requirements for subcontractors, including onboarding, field verification, and corrective action management.

+   Perform site assessments and survey to identify site conditions and develop mitigation and sustainability strategies to protect the environment and local communities.

+   Provide technical guidance and support regarding mitigation measures pertaining to natural and cultural resources and communities.

+   Support environmental risk management associated with hazardous chemicals, high purity systems, and simultaneous construction and owner activities typical of semiconductor fabrication facilities.

+   Provides technical assistance within ESH teams and to other project groups regarding permitting, risk assessment, plan preparation, studies, and ESH program execution.

+   Identify and track environmental issues, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder concerns.  

+   Participate in emergency response, and aids investigation and resolution of ESH incidents.

+   Perform environmental monitoring, sampling, and inspections to confirm compliance with permits and project requirements and commitments.  

+   Prepare training documents and help with ESH training for project/facility employees and visitors.

+   Participate in meetings with customers, project team members, and contractors and subcontractors to advise them of environmental requirements that may affect their work.

+   Assist other ESH team members in program execution, inclusive of safety and health.

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Education and Experience Requirements:

+ Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college in an applicable technical discipline such as environmental science, ecology, biology, natural resources, or related…