Environmental Chemist

Full-time

Position Description

Looking for an exciting opportunity to promote a clean environment and public health? Serco is seeking an Environmental Chemist to will provide sample extraction support to the US EPA Houston laboratory! As a key contributor, you will be responsible for extracting samples in careful compliance with laboratory SOPs to support the determination of analytical results of known and documented quality.

The Environmental Chemist will extract soil and water samples for organic compounds and maintain the organic extraction laboratory.

Working alongside Serco and EPA employees, excellent communication and collaboration skills are a must. The chemist must have a strong commitment to quality, be self-motivated, capable of working independently, and capable working as a group depending on the project.

Serco supports the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) where we play a vital role in protecting public health. Here you’ll be part of the Environmental Service Assistance Team helping the EPA achieve their mission to protect human health and the environment.

In this role, you will :

  • Extract soil and water samples for organic compounds, including semi-volatiles, pesticides, and PCBs.
  • Perform cleanup and concentration of extracts.
  • Prepare screening extracts.
  • Schedule sample preparation activities.
  • Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies.
  • Support all requirements for environmental health and safety, including chemical hygiene, pollution prevention, and waste management.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have :

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related scientific discipline.
  • At least 2 years of directly related laboratory experience.
  • Ability to successfully complete Public Trust Certification prior to final hire.
  • This position is contingent on your ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

If you are interested in supporting the environment and collaborating with Serco and EPA environmental scientists - then submit your application now for immediate consideration.

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Position Description

Looking for an exciting opportunity to promote a clean environment and public health? Serco is seeking an Environmental Chemist to will provide sample extraction support to the US EPA Houston laboratory! As a key contributor, you will be responsible for extracting samples in careful compliance with laboratory SOPs to support the determination of analytical results of known and documented quality.

The Environmental Chemist will extract soil and water samples for organic compounds and maintain the organic extraction laboratory.

Working alongside Serco and EPA employees, excellent communication and collaboration skills are a must. The chemist must have a strong commitment to quality, be self-motivated, capable of working independently, and capable working as a group depending on the project.

Serco supports the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) where we play a vital role in protecting public health. Here you’ll be part of the Environmental Service Assistance Team helping the EPA achieve their mission to protect human health and the environment.

In this role, you will :

  • Extract soil and water samples for organic compounds, including semi-volatiles, pesticides, and PCBs.
  • Perform cleanup and concentration of extracts.
  • Prepare screening extracts.
  • Schedule sample preparation activities.
  • Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies.
  • Support all requirements for environmental health and safety, including chemical hygiene, pollution prevention, and waste management.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have :

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related scientific discipline.
  • At least 2 years of directly related laboratory experience.
  • Ability to successfully complete Public Trust Certification prior to final hire.
  • This position is contingent on your ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

If you are interested in supporting the environment and collaborating with Serco and EPA environmental scientists - then submit your application now for immediate consideration.

It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

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Environmental Engineer

Chord Energy Houston, TX
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The Environmental Engineer acts as a technical project manager for all aspects of environmental compliance. This position will be responsible for coaching, mentoring, and working with others in a way that achieves the goal of maintaining compliance with all applicable environmental rules and regulations.

Regular and clear communication with all stakeholders is expected, including but not limited to field personnel, EHS personnel, and the organization’s leadership.

This person should be flexible enough to complete the technical work when time permits but have strong project management skills to delegate and managers others to complete these tasks.

This position is also expected to help develop, implement, and maintain area or companywide programs to ensure compliance.

Candidates must have an expert understanding of applicable rules and regulations in order to manager this compliance. The position will report to the Director of Environmental and will be located in downtown Houston, TX.

Level and salary commensurate with background and experience.

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Serves as primary environmental contact to an assigned geographical area within the Company

Performs and reviews technical work to ensure compliance with environmental requirements

Communicates with internal stakeholder, including field operations and organizational leadership to meet compliance requirement

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May recommend improvements in processes, management systems, procedures, and operating equipment to optimize environmental compliance requirements

Works with others to respond to and investigates environmental incidents such as spills, releases, NOVs, and complaints

Prepares and conducts employee training and emergency preparedness

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Develops and maintains working knowledge of existing and proposed environmental regulations

Assists with due diligence on possible and current merger and acquisition activities

Acts as environmental lead on audits

Maintain environmental records; assists in project tracking, cost management and entering data into the Asset and Compliance Tracking System (ACTS) database.

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Selected candidates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering or a related degree

Minimum 5 years of experience of related environmental experience

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Possesses basic working knowledge of oil and gas exploration and production technologies

Knowledge of environmental laws; including but not limited to Clean Air Act, RCRA, SDWA, CERCLA, SARA, Clean Water Act, and various state environmental laws

Knowledge of Oil and Gas processes and equipment

Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Must have advanced mathematical, science and analytical abilities

Must possess effective written and oral communication skills

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Communicates effectively with colleagues, superiors, vendors, and regulators

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maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone

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

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Specialization in Chemical or Environmental engineering

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Experience working with ProMax

EEO Statement :

Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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Our ideal candidate has exceptional communication capability across multiple departments with internal and external customers while being able to provide pinnacle problem solving and decision-making skills.

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You ensure that company facility and vessel operations conform to relative company policies, procedures, and environmental management system (EMS) requirements.

When you join ACBL..

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We offer a wide range of career paths in both operations and support services. Whether you are interested in working on the river or in an office, we are always searching for the best of the best to join our ACBL team.

What you will be doing... Your IMPACT

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Provides leadership and technical expertise on regulatory requirements for current and future operations.

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What we are looking for...

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  • Demonstrated experience in US EPA and USCG vessel compliance requirements and program management (Vessel General Permit and ballast water management).
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  • Demonstrated experience in RCRA / Waste management, recycling, and waste reduction.
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  • Ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities.
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  • Ability to travel to ABCL locations.

Even better if you have one or more of the following :

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and 14 billion cubic feet of natural gas storage capacity.

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