ENVIRON International Corporation

AIChE Information Session

Tony Jones

March 6, 2007

Who am I?

Tony Jones, Ph.D. Microbiology/biochemistry,

University of Newcastle, United Kingdom

ENVIRON addresses a wide variety of human

health and environmental issues related to the

presence of chemicals in the environment; in

foods, drugs, medical devices, and consumer

products; and in the workplace; as well as

business issues related to the development and

use of energy and environmental technologies.

What is ENVIRON?

Overview of ENVIRON

A mid-size environmental consulting firm with over 50 offices and nearly 900 employees worldwide

Founded in 1982 by three colleagues from an environmental consulting firm - two scientists and a lawyer with a vision to use risk assessment tools and techniques in evaluating chemicals in the marketplace and environment

Offer experience and expertise in a wide variety of disciplines, including engineering, geosciences, life sciences, public health, and regulatory affairs

ENVIRON Locations

AmherstArlingtonAtlanta

Baton RougeBostonChicago

ClevelandColumbusDeerfieldDenver

EmeryvilleHartfordHouston

IndianapolisIrvine

Kansas CityLos Angeles

Mountain ViewNashvilleNewarkNovato

Portland, ORPrinceton

RustonSt LouisSeattleTampa

Washington, DCWauwatosa

Aix-en-ProvenceEssen

FrankfurtHelsinki

MilanParisRome

WarsawZeist

BathBirmingham

CardiffEdinburgh

ExeterGlasgowLeeds

LiverpoolLondon

BeijingShanghai

Kuala LumpurSingapore

SydneyPerth

Practice Areas Engineering & Technology

Air Quality Management

Compliance Assistance

Corporate Responsibility

Ecological Risk Assessment & Sediment Management

Energy & Environmental Technology

Engineering Design & Construction Management

Environmental Due Diligence

Environmental Impact Assessment & Planning

Environment, Health & Safety Management

Greenhouse Gas Consulting

Health & Safety

Litigation Support

Risk Assessment & Risk Management

Site Characterization & Remediation

Solid & Hazardous Waste Management

Water Management Services

WEEE, RoHS and Eco-Design

Practice AreasHealth Sciences

Applied Epidemiology

Consumer Products

Dietary Supplements

Food Contact Substances

Foods & Food Ingredients

GRAS Determinations

Industrial Chemicals & Environmental Contaminants

Litigation Support

Medical Devices

Nanotechnology

Nutrition Science & Dietary Exposure Assessments

Occupational Health

Pesticides

Pharmaceuticals & Biologics

Risk Assessment & Risk Management

ENVIRON Organizational Structure

Irvine Office

Engineering/Geosciences

Air Science Health Sciences

3 Principals

6 Managers

4 Senior Associates

6 Associates

What Kinds of Projects Would I Work On at ENVIRON?

Air Toxics Risk Assessments

- rail yards in Northern & Southern California

- port operations in Oakland

- army base redevelopment in Northern CA

- computer chip manufacturer in San Jose

Permitting and Regulatory Compliance

- permits for emergency generators at large biotech facility

- evaluation of meteorological data collected for regulatory air dispersion modeling

- preparing annual emissions inventory to meet permit conditions for national laboratories

What Kinds of Projects Would I Work on at ENVIRON

Litigation Support- claims of metals & VOC toxicity from

ordnance detonation in Southern CA- claims of benzene and hexavalent chromium

toxicity from plastics manufacturing in Texas- claims of radon gas and radiological

particulate toxicity from uranium milling in New Mexico

Indoor Air Pollution- indoor air quality evaluations- mold investigations- work place complaints

What Classes Do I Need to Stay Awake For?

Transport (Fluid Dynamics, Mass & Heat Transfer)

Material and Energy Balances

Organic Chemistry

Technical Writing

Basic Statistics

Computer Programming

Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Environmental Regulation/Management/Law

Environmental Engineering

Is Consulting For Me?

Do you like thinking about the interface between science and policy?

Do you like solving practical problems?

Do you like finding new ways to solve problems?

Do you have good “engineering judgment”?

Can you work independently and as part of a team?

Are you a good writer?

Can you juggle multiple projects at the same time?

Can you concentrate on but not get lost in the details?

Are you conscientious about deadlines?

How Do You Know What Company is Right For You?

Project Variety- types of project- clientele- company’s history/commitment to innovation

Opportunity for Professional Growth- mentoring opportunities- opportunity to work with people in different areas of

expertise- opportunity to get experience in fields of interest- conference/course attendance supported

Staff Morale- financial/ownership stability- team spirit

Pay/Bonus/Benefits

Why Choose a Career at ENVIRON?

A career at ENVIRON provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with professionals at the forefront of current environmental issues and technologies

Opportunities for professional challenge & growth

- Educational Assistance - 75% of tuition for 2 approved courses per year

- ENVIRON Stipend Program (MS Degree)

- Professional Development – reimbursement on coursework and exams required to build & maintain professional status in chosen field

- Professional Registration Fee Reimbursement

Why Choose a Career at ENVIRON?

Social and Community Service Events

- The ENVIRON Foundation

- Bay Area Green Business Program

- Solarthon 2006

- Monthly Happy Hours or more frequently

- Lake Tahoe / Big Bear Cabin

Entry Level Opportunities

Site Solutions Associates (Remediation, Wastewater, Site Assessment, Risk Assessment)- Environmental Science, Toxicology, Biology, Civil, Environmental,

Chemical Engineers, Geologists

- Tasks include:

- Collecting and analyzing environmental (soil, ground water, air, etc ) samples

– to support environmental fate and transport assessments

– design of remedial measures

- Due diligence assessments

- Regulatory analysis

- Defining cleanup goals for contaminated sites using Federal and state environmental regulations

Entry Level Opportunities

Air Quality Associates- Chemical, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineers- Tasks include

- air emissions calculations- data analysis- technical writing- regulatory analysis- air dispersion modeling- air pollution control equipment design

- Air-specific on-the-job training and mentoring provided

How to apply

http://www.environcorp.com/careers/

Come and talk with me!