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Hazardous Waste & Environmental Specialist

Apexcompanies

Everett, WA; Seattle, US$105k – $120konsite

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About this role

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Fueled by high quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

As we continue to grow, we’re focused on building a team of high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, and push what’s possible. At Apex, you don’t just join a company, you help shape what comes next.

Role Overview:

This role is to provide overarching Hazardous Waste and Environmental Safety expertise to one of Apex’s most valued clients, a national aerospace manufacturer. Over the last 2 decades Apex has worked hand and hand with the national aerospace manufacturer helping them achieve their occupational health and safety, ergonomic, environmental and engineering goals. The incumbent will serve as a Hazardous Waste and Environmental Specialist to support site-wide hazardous waste and environmental compliance operations. This role is for the duration of 6 months located on site in Everett Washington with possible extension based on performance and client need.

The incumbent will be dedicated full time to supporting the sites hazardous waste and environmental compliance operations. The individual in this role will work closely with environmental, engineering, maintenance, leadership, and EHS stakeholders to assist with closing any and all hazardous waste and compliance gaps identified as well as supporting the day-to-day operations.

Your Responsibilities as a Mid Level Hazardous Waste Safety and Environmental Specialist:

Project Background

• Hazardous waste background, including familiarity with Washington Dangerous Waste regulations

• Familiar with related records (manifests, hazardous waste invoices, MSD, etc.)

• Environmental compliance-oriented

• Able to conduct walking inspections of RCRA accumulation/satellite areas

• able to document and photograph areas of concern, then develop professional emails to convey desired mitigation

• able to conduct follow-up inspections to ensure corrective measures were implemented

• DOT trained -- desirable, but not required, and they would not be expected to sign manifests

• Reasonable computer skills (data entry, email, able to pick up basic operations on the client’s internal data base and programs.

• Able to work as part of a team with client’s current Environmental employees dedicated to hazardous waste compliance at the site.

Scope of Work

• Factory Dust Disposal Project

• Sampling

• Tracking (locations & disposal requests)

• Site Inspections – Small Quantity Generators

• Land Disposal Restrictions - Review/Update Project Support

• Battery Collection Location Updates w/HazMat

• RCRA Inspection Forms - compile, organize

• Invoice Reviews & Approvals

• Hazmat ECTs HW trainings – help develop a mini training program on regulatory compliance and policies at the site. 

• Visit crew meetings to train individuals or very small groups on policies, program aspects, compliance, etc

• Ability to give small presentations is desirable but not required – we can do the presentations if needed

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental, waste management, chemical or a related technical discipline required.

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive hazardous waste and or waste management, engineering, environmental/hazardous waste compliance. (Experience and education will be accounted for appropriately).

• 40 hour HAZWOPER

• Desired but not required:

• OSHA 30

• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

• Certified Professional in Waste Management (CPWM)

• Hazardous Waste Management Specialist (HMS)

• Excellent communication, training, technical writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard safety documentation and reporting practices.

• Valid driver’s license required.

Select Key Performance Indicators:

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, successfully executing technical projects with minimal supervision.

• Customer needs are met on a timely basis and emergencies are responded to quickly.

• Meets annually established goals for personally-generated revenue, and utilization %.

• Meets annually established goals for Customer satisfaction.

• Pursues ongoing professional development as mutually agreed with the Business Unit Manager.

Why you'll love working for us:

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.

• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.

• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.

• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.

• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.

• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.

• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

Job Location:

Everett Washington

Schedule:

Full-time, onsite – for 6 months with possible extension

Travel:

Not Expected

Compensation:

Salary range of $105,000 to $120,000; per diem travel costs will be available for qualified candidates.

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Req ID: Annual Expected Pay Range $105,000 — $120,000 USD

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