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Description/Job Summary

HGL - WHO WE ARE

At HGL, we value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. We provide opportunities for a dynamic work environment surrounded by industry leaders working to solve today\xe2\x80\x99s environmental, infrastructure, and natural resources challenges. HGL offers career advancement through internal and external training, skill advancement, and education. Projects at HGL span the United States and its territories all while solving problems associated with emerging contaminants (PFAS, radiological, and unexploded ordnance) along with traditional chemical contamination across all media. With over 500 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high profile projects, but small enough that personal working environments are possible with senior management and HGL\'s talented team members. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future.

HGL - WE INVEST IN YOU

It\xe2\x80\x99s not just a job, it\xe2\x80\x99s your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. HGL\xe2\x80\x99s mission is to continually deliver new solutions and technologies for the ever-changing range of environmental challenges encountered in today\xe2\x80\x99s world. HGL\xe2\x80\x99s corporate culture ensures you\xe2\x80\x99ll be given the opportunity for career advancement while being supported by bright, highly productive peers and leaders.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Currently, HGL has a position open for a Scientist III / Transportation & Disposal Coordinator (T&D Coordinator) for low-level radioactive material and other waste streams associated with the soil remediation work performed at the St. Louis Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) Project Sites in St. Louis, Missouri. Qualifications could include current OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour, annual 8-hour refresher, Hazardous Waste Management and Shipping for Environmental Professionals Training, RCRA Hazardous/Toxic Waste Management Training, and possession of a DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Certificate (or the ability to obtain required certification). Good physical health and the ability to lift 30 pounds are required for performance of field tasks. The ability to work in adverse weather and site conditions, and knowledge of laws, EPA regulations, DOT regulations and OSHA regulations, are also required.

Responsibilities/Duties

WHAT YOU\'LL BE DOING

The person hired for this role will be responsible for:

• Preparing and renewing waste profiles, assignment of wastes to proper regulatory classifications, completion of hazardous and radiological waste manifests, hazardous material Bills-of-Lading, and placarding and labeling railcars.
• Independently manage or coordinate the scheduling and transportation of bulk and containerized material.
• Overseeing all the site training records
• Coordinating new hire site training
• Conducting site training (DOT Level 2, Materials of Trade, Hazmat Driver, Defensive Driving, GSA, Hazard Communication, Work Place Violence, Drug & Alcohol, SAR, and MEC).
• Local travel in the St. Louis area and vicinity will be required (

Required Skills

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

The ideal candidate will need the following as a foundation for success in this role:

• Minimum of 4+ years working in a directly related field.
• Excellent communication and organization.
• Working with and maintaining confidential information.
• Strong technical writing and documentation.
• Ability to multi-task and work with multiple organizations to coordinate material handling and shipment.

Preferred Skills

WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT

• Ability to prepare written technical reports covering the Transportation & Disposal (T&D) of material.
• Utilize databases and track and report material movement.
• Identify process improvements that result in greater material-handling efficiency.
• Strong working knowledge of analytical requirements for waste characterization, and state and federal waste management and transportation regulations including labeling, containerization, and shipping of wastes for T&D.
• Previous experience with DOT regulations

Required Education

• BA/BS in Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, Science or a related academic field.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and refreshers.

Details

MORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY

We are all unique in our experiences and diversity of backgrounds, yet we share a drive and vision in our belief that we can make a difference in improving the world we live in through collaboration, teamwork, and a positive work environment. This proven philosophy unites and empowers us to strive for excellence for all our clients.

A pre-hire drug test is required. Some positions may require U.S. citizenship.

HGL is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Accommodation@HGL.com or by phone at 703-478-5186 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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