Environmental Compliance Specialist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote environmental compliance including training, auditing and maintaining permit compliance
• Develop, summarize and communicate environmental obligations across leadership team
• Identify, evaluate and mitigate environmental risks and regulatory changes affecting company activities from initial due diligence through execution and operation
• Completes State/Federal/Local environmental compliance reporting-included but not limited to the following: TRI, Tier II, Air Emissions, Hazardous Waste
• Lead detailed Environmental Impact Assessments and supporting technical studies including noise assessments, air emissions modelling and ecology surveying where required
• Manage early environmental due diligence activities where required
• Provide environmental expertise to diverse internal teams and coordinate with other internal stakeholders about relevant issues and requirements
• Stay current on changes in environmental policies and regulations to assess and mitigate the risks to the company activities

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher from college/university or relevant experience3-5 years in preparing and managing environmental permit applications and processes (including supporting documentation)
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship-building skillsExceptional presentation, project planning skills, delivery execution and oral and written communication skillsStrong management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize effectively and provide direction to highly skilled individuals within the department
• Technical Skills: High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPointKnowledge of permitting timelines, regulatory processesKnowledge of State/Federal/Local Environmental legislationEnvironmental Management System requirements as per ISO 14001 or alternative standardExperience completing State/Federal/Local environmental compliance reporting – including but not limited to the TRI, Tier II, Air Emissions, Hazardous WasteStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsMetrics and data driven. Must be able to interpret and speak with data.Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Must be able to identify problems and then select the methods that will provide the best chance of solving them.

Additional Information

We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching. Harsco Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.