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Environmental Scientist 1 -… at Apex Companies · Indianapo…
Entry LevelOn-siteIndianapolis, IN$45k–$55k/yr
Skills
environmental inspectionshazardous waste handlinguniversal waste managementstormwater and wastewater systemsspill prevention and controlair emissions compliancerefrigerant managementsolid waste managementchemical storageenvironmental permitsenvironmental records interpretationmicrosoft officeaudit toolsenvironmental sample collectionwritten and verbal communication
Job Description
Summary: Apex Companies is a consulting and engineering firm focused on building a collaborative culture and delivering exceptional outcomes. They are seeking entry-level Environmental Field Scientists to conduct environmental assessments and ensure compliance with regulations at various operational sites.
Responsibilities:
- 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, etc. 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 to address compliance gaps
- Perform field work including collecting and processing environmental samples (stormwater, wastewater, air, etc.)
Required Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Biology, Geology, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related discipline
- 0-3+ years of experience conducting environmental inspections, audits, or regulatory compliance assessments
- Knowledge of key environmental regulations (RCRA, EPCRA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, DOT hazardous materials)
- Ability to interpret environmental records, manifests, and regulatory documentation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, audit tools, and reporting platforms
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working independently in field settings
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- This position requires successful completion of medical screening and pre-employment drug testing
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in distribution, logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing environments strongly preferred
Required Skills: Environmental inspections, Hazardous waste handling, Universal waste management, Stormwater and wastewater systems, Spill prevention and control, Air emissions compliance, Refrigerant management, Solid waste management, Chemical storage, Environmental permits, Environmental records interpretation, Microsoft Office, Audit tools, Environmental sample collection, Written and verbal communication
Benefits: Medical, dental and vision plan options., Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability insurance., 401k plan., Paid time-off and holidays., Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects., Other perks and incentives.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plan options.
Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability insurance.
401k plan.
Paid time-off and holidays.
Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
Other perks and incentives.