Environmental Scientist II Sahuarita, AZ

Environmental Scientist II

Location:

Sahuarita, AZ

Under general supervision, provides technical advice and guidance for all phases of assigned engineering projects and programs. Ensures the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at appropriate cost.

• Leads in the planning, design, execution, and evaluation of test work to evaluate and implement processes and technologies at various sites to reduce environmental liabilities and other environmental challenges under supervision of senior staff.
• Serves as the project leader or technical advisor on small projects.
• Contributes to project discussions to assist with understanding the advantages & disadvantages of evaluated technology.
• Key contributor for compiling, evaluating, and reporting of project results, findings and recommendations.
• Facilitates collaboration and engagement of site personnel, and their contractors, for successful cooperative projects.
• Supervises the preparation and maintenance of detailed records and files of test data.
• Develops and maintains basic working knowledge of national, regional, and local environmental / occupational health and other applicable regulations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Earth Science or related natural science or Mathematics/Computer Science including Accounting and Finance, or Business Management or other Bachelor’s degree, and at least three (3) years environmental or related experience; or Master’s degree in a related field and at least one (1) year environmental or related experience.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering.
• Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English.
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards.
• Additional certification or licensure appropriate to the job may be required or preferred (US Examples include: MSHA, HAZWOPER, Engineer in Training (EIT) or Geologist in Training (GIT), or Water Treatment Operator).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in environmental geochemistry and hydrogeology with demonstrable understanding of metal chemistry in aqueous solutions.
• Understanding of the principles and practice of the scientific method in a laboratory or field setting.
• Experience designing and implementing environmental sampling campaigns, using advanced data analysis tools, and interpreting results to guide robust decision making.
• Experience working in chemistry laboratory.
• Experience working independently as well as with teams of engineers, scientists, and stakeholders.

• Work in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles.
• Perform the duties of this job that regularly requires the employee to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the course of the workday.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hardhat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $85,000-$116,500. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment…