Environmental Specialist

A globally prominent and rapidly growing manufacturing organization is seeking to hire an Environmental Specialist to support environmental, health, and safety programs within a complex, high-growth manufacturing environment. This role will serve as a key member of the site EHS team, with a strong emphasis on environmental compliance, permitting, reporting, wastewater, storm water, air quality, waste management, and sustainability initiatives. The Environmental Specialist will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, contractors, and plant leadership to strengthen compliance, reduce risk, support continuous improvement, and help drive a proactive culture of safety and environmental stewardship.

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Primary Responsibilities:
Lead and support environmental compliance activities related to air emissions, wastewater, storm water, chemical management, waste disposal, recycling, permitting, and regulatory reportingMaintain accurate environmental records, reports, permits, and compliance documentation in accordance with federal, state, local, and internal requirementsPrepare and submit regulatory reports and filings, including air emissions inventories, hazardous waste manifests, SPCC/SWPPP plans, TRI, and Tier II reportingEvaluate production, process, equipment, and operational changes to ensure environmental requirements are maintained or improvedLead environmental permit reviews and renewals, interface with regulatory agencies, and support timely completion of required filings and inspectionsConduct internal environmental audits and inspections to identify compliance gaps and drive corrective actionsManage hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams, including proper storage, labeling, manifesting, and disposalOversee wastewater pretreatment, storm water management, and spill prevention/response programsDrive environmental improvement projects tied to sustainability, waste reduction, water/energy usage reduction, emissions reduction, risk mitigation, and operational performanceSupport broader health and safety programs, including training, employee engagement, hazard reduction, contractor management, and alignment with site EHS goalsTrack and report environmental KPIs and metrics to plant and corporate leadershipPartner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and plant leadership to promote accountability, communication, and a proactive EHS culture across the facility
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution2+ years of environmental experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or similar operating environmentExperience supporting health and safety programs in addition to environmental compliance activitiesWorking knowledge of environmental compliance programs, permitting, reporting, recordkeeping, and regulatory requirements (RCRA, CWA, CAA); TRI and Tier II experience preferredAbility to read, interpret, and apply federal, state, and local environmental regulations, with strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional leadership skillsFamiliarity with EHS management systems and environmental management software a plus
Our client offers an excellent portfolio of insurance and retirement benefits, clear opportunities for additional career advancement, and other attractive perks. xzbcwsv A comprehensive relocation package is available for especially qualified candidates not currently residing in the immediate area.