Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientist

JOB SUMMARY :

The Environmental Scientist is a position responsible for supporting environmental site assessments, contaminated sites investigation and characterization, remediation, waste disposal, preparing regulatory permit applications, record-keeping, and environmental compliance consulting services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Provide technical support to ACES’ senior staff working in our contaminated site assessment / remediation program; hydrogeology;

and environmental risk management studies and services and remediation design and regulatory agency consultations.

• Take direction from lead environmental scientist / staff to grow skillsets to become an Alaska DEC Qualified Environmental Professional
• Interface directly with ACES staff to understand client needs and develop proposals, scope, costs, schedule, and budgets.
• Support preparation of technical reports, proposals, and cost estimates
• Perform routine office activities.
• Conduct and lead field environmental assessment (Phase I / II / III ESA), and compliance activities.
• Conduct literature research, compile resource data, and prepare regulatory permit applications, right-of-way applications, and other regulatory documents for various projects.
• Comply with Company and customer policies and procedures.
• Support ACES zero-incident safety culture and assume personal accountability and responsibility for safe work practices in all projects, activities, and operations.
• Other duties will be assigned to this position as needs require.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE :

• High School diploma required.
• Ability to spend up to 12-hour workday in remote Alaska conditions over extended periods of time (generally 2-3 weeks at a time)
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite applications required.
• Must have at least 4-6 years of environmental site assessment and / or regulatory permitting experience. 2 years of experience must be in Alaska.
• Must be an Alaska DEC Qualified Sampler
• Become proficient with North Slope Red Book waste handling guidelines.
• Must be able to work / commute to Anchorage, Alaska at your own expense.
• Driver’s License required.

Certifications (Company provided-must complete training within 3 months of hire) :

• North Slope Training Cooperative (NSTC) safety training certification required.
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hr certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, or related field preferred.
• Experience in Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (APDES) and or oil spill response planning preferred.
• Experience in performing environmental site assessments and remediation design for federally funded projects.
• Understand the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and Geographic Information System (GIS) preferred.
• Alaska North Slope oil and gas field experience.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS :

ACES’ Core competencies include Problem-Solving, Drive for Results, and Customer Focus. In addition to our core competency model, our framework includes competencies specific to the various levels of positions within our company.

For more information on our core competencies please contact the HR Department and reference the ASRC Leadership Framework.

Customer Focus :

Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services;

acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Drive for Results :

Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented;

steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Problem Solving :

Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers;

can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.

Time Management :

Uses his / her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his / her efforts on the more important priorities;

gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.

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TOTAL REWARDS :

ASRC Energy Services, LLC (AES) is proud to offer a competitive benefits package aligned with our core ASPIRE values. Our benefits are designed to attract and retain the best talent.

Our total rewards program supports the health and well-being of employees and their families.

What We Offer :

• Medical Insurance : We offer comprehensive medical plans through Federal Employee Health Benefits Plan (FEHB).
• Dental and Vision Insurance : We offer two comprehensive dental plans
• 401K : 401K plan up to 4% match with immediate vesting after 2 pay periods.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : All employees and their household have access to our EAP program.
• Additional Supplemental Insurance : Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Professional Development : Tuition reimbursement opportunities and internal development through our ASPIRE Academy.

To learn more about our full suite of benefits visit our benefits page

About AES :

We’re proud to be named the Most Loved Workplace by Best Practices Institute in 2022, Best Company to Work for in Alaska by MSN Money, 24 / 7 Wall St.

and Zippia for 2019 and the recipient of the prestigious ConocoPhillips 2019 and 2020 Supplier Recognition Award for Focus on Execution.

Employing over 2,000 employees across our subsidiaries, AES is a service provider of choice in the energy industry. Our exceptional service quality and safety record sets us apart from our competitors.

Our business purpose is to find solutions for a sustainable future, and we accomplish that by living our ASPIRE values, which stand for :

• A bsolute Integrity : We do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do
• S afety : Safety is our foundation we bring it everywhere we go
• P eople First : We take care of our people, and our people will take care of the business
• I ñupiat Heritage : We believe in one crew, one journey and honor the values of our founders as we develop the future
• R esilient Family : We encourage the right balance, and cultivate strong relationships with our clients and colleagues
• E xceptional Service Quality : We deliver excellence by focusing on client needs and continuously improving our performance

Why You Should Work For Us :

Our employees are our most important resource, so we seek collaboration across the organization, and value everyone’s contribution.

Our employees are part of the solution for a sustainable future for the benefit of our shareholders, employees, families, and our communities.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work with a company like ours, and be a significant part of our business purpose?

If so, keep reading. Start your career with AES, and ASPIRE with us .

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

A pre-hire post-offer Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) will be conducted to determine an employee’s ability to safely perform to the job standard.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

If you need any assistance or reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the AES Human Resources Team at (907) 334-1688.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• A candidate must be able to meet the following non-exclusive requirements : Meet the AES Driving Records and Motor Vehicle Use Policy.
• Take and pass a pre-employment drug test which may include both UA and hair testing.
• Meet the physical requirements of this position including working in a remote location under arctic conditions.
• Required to take and pass a Fit-For-Duty Exam
• Required to complete and successfully pass a background check.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an access badge for the work location.

The availability of this position is contingent upon the Company’s continued operational needs once training is completed.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT :

AES and its subsidiaries are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We comply with the terms of Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Act (VEVRAA).

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, medical condition, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, or any other basis or characteristics prohibited by applicable law.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, and termination of employment.

For more information on equal opportunity please visit :

• Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

If you need any assistance or a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the AES Human Resources Team at (907) 334-1688.

NOTE TO ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES :

It is recommended that all current employees inform their managers when they apply for new positions as leadership will be notified of current employees applying for posted positions.