Project Chemist II 04009 NWP

Location : Luckey Ohio

Title : Project Chemist II

Schedule (FT / PT) : Regular Full Time

Travel Required : No

Government Clearance : Ability to Obtain

Portage Inc. is a technically diverse company providing consulting and project execution services to clients on their environmental engineering and infrastructure projects. Since its establishment in Idaho Falls in 1992 Portage has completed over $1.2 billion of projects focused primarily on investigations remedial / response actions and removal of radiological hazardous and toxic waste for federal state tribal and local governments and private industry clients. Portage is ISO9001 certified and has an active NQA-1 compliant Quality Assurance Program. Portage is based in Idaho Falls Idaho with satellite offices throughout the country. On January 20 2017 Portage Inc. was acquired by North Wind Group.

POSITION PURPOSE :

North Wind Portage is currently looking for a Project Chemist to oversee an accredited field laboratory. The project chemist is responsible for the development / revisions and managing implementation of the project specific sampling and analysis plan (SAP) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SW846 and on-site laboratory QC procedures. The project chemist will review analytical data for conformance with quality standards and coordinate completion of data validation reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• The project chemist will be expected to have a hands on role in management of project tasks associated with sampling and analysis including :
• Preparation / revisions of the SAP
• Instruction of field personnel in sampling and preservation requirements
• General oversight of field personnel involved in sampling activities
• Coordination with the analytical laboratory to insure readiness to implement project specific requirements
• Review of analytical data as it becomes available to insure conformance with quality standards
• Implementation of corrective actions in accordance with these specifications when review of data uncovers deficiencies.
• Responsible for conducting and overseeing all on-site analytical testing based on the SAP and contamination control plan (CCP) including field screening tests.
• Review and verify all chemical data for hazardous waste manifests.
• Prepare all data validation reports or review for accuracy all data validation reports prepared by subcontractors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with off-site subcontracted laboratories. This will include invoice review data distribution to team members and QC / data validation of analytical data.

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WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

Combination of indoor office and outdoor working environment.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health life and disability insurance benefits 401(k) with company match generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company we are committed to employee wellness professional development and work-life balance. We value safety reliability and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact our Helpline 1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability veteran status genetic data religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.

Key Skills

Account Development,Basic,Lab Testing,Jboss,Chemistry

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Operations

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1