Environmental Specialist

Job ID
135805
Job Type
Direct Hire
Industry
Mining & Metals
Pay Rate
$100,000 - $130,000 a year
Location
Mountain Pass, California, United States

Talascend is currently seeking an environmental specialist for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Mountain Pass, California.

Overview

The environmental specialist will assist in performing, collecting, and analyzing diverse emissions from various facilities while adhering to high safety, environmental, and ethical standards. The role involves preparing detailed field reports and documentation related to asbestos, lead, industrial hygiene, and microbial projects, as well as supporting hazardous waste programs and projects based on state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in conducting on-site testing of materials, processes, and pollution sources
  • Prepare, maintain, and calibrate testing equipment and supplies for accurate testing
  • Oversee consultants and contractors to ensure proper testing procedures are followed
  • Provide accurate field and lab data to develop test reports and conclusions, including quality control and assurance
  • Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, practices, and procedures to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations
  • Assist in maintaining accurate records and data for inspections and audits
  • Ensure organization complies with current safety regulations
  • Help evaluate procedures, facilities, and equipment to identify unsafe conditions and recommend improvements
  • Assist operations and management in reviewing incidents to determine root causes and corrective actions

Qualifications

  • BS degree in environmental health and safety, science, or engineering
  • 3+ years of experience in a safety or environmental specialist role or equivalent experience (preferred)
  • Valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles

Preferred Qualifications

  • None specified

Shift

This position does not specify a particular shift; work conditions include outdoor environmental exposure at an open pit mine or manufacturing/chemical plant setting, with potential exposure to weather extremes, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, and airborne particles.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Drug Screen may be required.

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We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit California Fair Chance Act.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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