Title:  Environmental Specialist

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.

Purpose of Role
Primary role is oversight of a 3rd party field technician for the ambient air monitoring network and required air sampling being performed at our Chicago, IL facility. The ideal candidate will have the ability to implement an instrumental and manual field testing program based on defined objectives, work with the collected field information, provide office-based data review/validation, and support report development. The individual will be responsible for the air monitoring efforts, regulatory notificaiton, report preparation and data management (through our consultant’s system), all while driving compliance with Sims and local jurisdictions’ environmental, health, and safety policies/regulations.

Primary Focus
Oversight of day-to-day ambient air monitoring network and sampling.

Principal Accountabilities

• Oversee air sampling and analysis to ensure performed in strict accordance with standard operating procedures and other approved plans and protocols.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly data reports, as required by program and permits.
• Oversee and track the operation, repair, and routine maintenance and calibration of all types of monitoring equipment currently in use at the site (including near-reference method PM10 air monitors, filter based sampling equipment, canister sampling and a meteorological station).
• Ensure the accurate completion of data sheets, calibration records, chain of custody forms, and all other required documentation.
• Review data compilation and processing including the use of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and consultant's proprietary software.
• Lead and/or Support the investigation of non-conformances and identify and communicate corrective actions.
• Partner with operations to assist in the understanding of relationship between how work is done and how it impacts air analysis and other permit conditions.
• Assist with the implementation and understanding of city and state permit conditions with workforce.
• Candidate must have the ability to recognize data discrepancies and assist in the resolution of • problems associated with errant data.
• Candidate must be able to work independently and have good communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Identify and report on site hazards and risks and the correction of same.
• Complete corporately required training.
• Participate and/or lead monthly inspections
• Assist with implementation and understanding of EHS Standard Requirements.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for all EHS policies, procedures and initiatives.
• Support measure designed to manage costs and adherence to budgetary requirements.
• Support diversity and inclusion, positive employee relations and teamwork.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality requirements.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Key Performance Indicator (KPIs)

• Project Execution Performance (schedule, budget, etc.)
• # of EHS Training
• # of EHS inspections and/or audits and corrective actions implemented

Experience Required

• Recent ambient air quality measurement experience, with progressive project management and field team leadership responsibilities.
• Candidate should have strong mechanical and electronic troubleshooting skills.
• Candidate must be able to work independently and have good communication skills (both written and verbal).
• A valid driver's license.
• Physically able to lift equipment (~50 lbs.) and climb ladders/platforms.

Formal Education, Skills and Competencies

• Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science or other related field is strongly preferred.
• Strategic thinking and troubleshooting skills
• Attention to detail
• Logical thinking and structuring of complex problems
• Analytical thinking, comfortable with numbers and quantitative analysis
• High level of drive and energy to inspire change
• Good verbal and written communications
• Outstanding project management skills and the ability to monitor large datasets measuring pollutant data in ambient air and/or local meteorology

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Find Out More…

Please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.

SIMS LIMITED IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE VALUE THE DIVERSITY OF ALL OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE CAN CONTRIBUTE, ADVANCE ON MERIT, AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. SIMS LIMITED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE WITH REGARD TO RACE, SEX, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, HOUSING STATUS, SOURCE OF INCOME, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. THIS APPLIES TO ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, COMPENSATION, AND TRAINING.  QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY IN NEED OF A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MAY REQUEST SUCH WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL OR DISCRIMINATION.