Environmental Specialist

Responsibilities

• Help design and implement environmental training programs and awareness initiatives (e.g., New Hire Orientation, toolbox talks, refresher training, and compliance training)
• Develop, update, and manage work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to environmental processes
• Prepare clear, accurate, and detailed reports related to inspections, audits, and regulatory compliance matters
• Review and maintain understanding of permit applications and requirements related to air emissions, storm water, wastewater, and waste management
• Implement and maintain spill prevention programs, hazardous waste management procedures, and related compliance programs
• Evaluate environmental incidents, complete investigations, and prepare incident reports with corrective actions
• Maintain working knowledge of production processes to support training, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement opportunities
• Support waste reduction, recycling, stormwater management, and sustainability initiatives
• Participate in ISO 14001 certification activities and lead continuous improvement efforts related to environmental management systems
• Perform internal audits of training programs and operational departments to ensure compliance with environmental standards
• Collect, analyze, and maintain environmental data such as air emissions, waste generation, wastewater, and stormwater results
• Manage inspection schedules and reporting for environmental programs including SPCC, storm water, and environmental equipment
• Submit Electronic Approvals (EA’s) as needed for maintenance or environmental project support
• Manage multiple environmental projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and priorities
• Communicate and complete requests from Headquarters in South Korea in a timely manner
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Purchasing, and leadership on environmental initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field required; or equivalent relevant experience
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, reporting requirements, and industrial compliance programs
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and environmental impacts preferred
• Experience: 1 to 3+ years of experience evaluating, implementing, and improving environmental programs in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with regulatory inspections, audits, and environmental reporting preferred
• Experience with waste management, storm water, air compliance, or sustainability programs preferred
• Certifications related to environmental analysis, regulations, or reporting preferred