Environmental Scientist 1 Indianapolis, IN or Columbus, OH

Environmental Field Scientist

Apex is seeking entry-level Environmental Field Scientists that will be responsible for conducting comprehensive on-site environmental assessments at various operational sites to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal corporate environmental protocols. This role, utilizing an established checklist, will evaluate facility operations; identify risks; ensure environmental programs are properly implemented; and provide correct actions as needed to support environmental regulatory programs.

Your Responsibilities as an Environmental Field Scientist:

• Conduct scheduled and on-call environmental inspections at operational sites to evaluate:
  • Hazardous waste handling, labeling, and storage
  • Universal waste and e-waste management
  • Stormwater and wastewater systems
  • Spill prevention and control measures
  • Air emissions, refrigerant management, and equipment compliance
  • Solid waste management and recycling streams
  • Chemical storage
  • Material storage and management
• Inspect areas such as loading docks, fuel systems, waste storage areas, material handling areas, and mechanical rooms for environmental risks.
• Review facility documentation including:
  • Hazardous waste manifests
  • Emergency response plans
  • Spill logs and incident reports
  • Inspection checklists
  • Training records
  • Environmental permits
  • Environmental records
  • Equipment records
  • Environmental performance data
• Prepare detailed inspection reports using standardized online reporting platforms
• Propose corrective actions as needed

Travel:

Role requires 80% travel to operational sites and must be able to drive to client sites within an approximate 300-mile radius of Denver.

Start Date:

The anticipated start date is mid-March.