Principal Hydrogeologist at Republic Services

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Waste Management, Environmental ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering or related field. Advanced degree in same fields preferred
Minimum 10 years of experience within permitting of CERCLA and RCRA cleanup actions, solid waste facility monitoring and permitting, or related environmental field
Licensed Professional Engineer and/or Licensed Professional Geologist/Hydrogeologist designation, or another relevant licensure - preferred
Strong leadership skills including the ability to influence, motivate, build consensus, coach and work effectively within a broad cross-function of employees, external customers and vendors
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Strong project management skills, including ability to lead multi-disciplinary technical teams (often including internal and third-party legal integration)
Ability to develop and direct technical issue response in support of environmental litigation
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
Possess an understanding of accounting guidance for environmental liability reserves

Responsibilities

Lead company resource on environmental monitoring of geologic and hydrogeologic issues
Develops and directs regulatory advocacy for proposed new and modifications to existing environmental regulations
Provide senior leadership to Environmental Managers and consultants in preparation of environmental monitoring notifications/responses to regulatory inspections, administrative warnings
Preparation and management of site-specific remedial and Superfund reserves/budgets
Prepares communications of strategic information for senior levels of the Company
Participation in third-party environmental audits, coordinating technical response to any audit questions
Perform detailed project management for highest-impact technical challenges and RCRA/CERCLA cleanups
Leads support team for active and closed landfill groundwater monitoring programs
Leads implementation of sites specific Sampling and Analysis Programs/Protocols, statistics and landfill-related geochemistry
Direct Company response to State and Federal rule making revisions
Partner with procurement to source service and manage contracts for company-wide environmental monitoring/reporting
Establish Company-wide protocols for addressing emerging contaminants
Manage maintenance and functionality of the Company Groundwater and Leachate Database
Participates in geologic/hydrogeologic due diligence review of targeted acquisitions, greenfield developments and landfill expansions
Directs development of conceptual site model and fate/transport analysis of potential landfill expansion permitting and remediation projects
Assist operations and public affairs teams in public relations regarding compliance, permitting, environmental monitoring and remedial issues at Company facilities
Participate in industry technical groups to support regulatory strategy and execution
Support enhanced post-closure management and end-use strategies of landfills
Assumes lead role representing the company at regulatory agency, industry meetings, public hearings, technical conferences, etc
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent
Direction of the groundwater programs for active and closed landfills and management of the Company’s Superfund and remedial portfolio including site-specific reserve budgets
Manage internal and external stakeholders and be an active member of technical and legal committees

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

HydrogeologyGroundwater MonitoringSuperfundRCRACERCLAGeochemistryStatisticsConceptual Site ModelsFate and Transport AnalysisRegulatory AdvocacyProject ManagementEnvironmental AuditingSampling and Analysis Protocols

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What qualifications are required for the Principal Hydrogeologist role?

A Licensed Professional Engineer and/or Licensed Professional Geologist/Hydrogeologist designation or another relevant licensure is preferred. Strong leadership skills, effective communication with stakeholders, and strong project management skills are required.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What leadership responsibilities does the role involve?

The role requires leading company resources on environmental monitoring, providing senior leadership to Environmental Managers and consultants, leading support teams for landfill groundwater programs, and assuming a lead role representing the company at regulatory meetings.

What makes a strong candidate for this Principal Hydrogeologist position?

Candidates with professional licensure as a PE or PG/Hydrogeologist, strong leadership to influence and manage cross-functional teams, excellent communication and project management skills stand out for this senior role.