Environmental Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Complete field environmental inspections of waste, water, and air systems.

• Maintain environmental management systems and plans that identify the location of hazardous sites, chemical inventories, and complaint investigations.

• Implement spill prevention programs and hazardous waste regulations.

• Develop and recommend solutions to eliminate pollution and environmental hazards.

• Collect samples of waste, soil, and water as needed.

• Act as the power plant's liaison for environmental compliance concerns

• Your ultimate goal will be to ensure our compliance with federal, state, and local regulations at a power plant facility.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or relevant fields.

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role (power plant technician or engineering experience or environmental compliance)

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, interpretations, and health and safety programs.

• Aptitude to solve problems quickly with advanced conflict resolution skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Outstanding analytical abilities.

• A qualified expert or engineer with a passion for environmental and natural sciences.

• Outstanding communication skills, with an aptitude to understand and interpret data.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.