Sr. Specialist, Environmental & Sustainability

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental permitting activities including air permits, wastewater/NPDES permits, storm water permits, hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs, and chemical reporting requirements
• Prepare, submit, and maintain required environmental regulatory reports including Tier II, Form R, GHG, SPCC, and other applicable submissions
• Maintain regulatory compliance calendars and ensure all required reporting deadlines are met
• Serve as primary technical contact for regulatory agency inquiries, inspections, and correspondence
• Interpret environmental regulations and translate requirements into operational controls
• Maintain and execute the Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with ISO 14001 standards
• Lead internal environmental audits and support external certification audits
• Track corrective and preventive actions and verify closure
• Maintain documentation and records required for ISO certification and regulatory compliance
• Collect, validate, and analyze environmental performance data including emissions, wastewater discharge, waste generation, and sustainability metrics
• Develop and maintain environmental KPIs and dashboards for leadership review
• Identify trends and recommend corrective or preventive actions to mitigate risk
• Conduct environmental inspections and compliance audits within production areas
• Support incident investigations related to environmental releases, spills, or non-compliance events
• Develop and implement corrective action plans in coordination with operations
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and operations teams regarding environmental impact of process changes or new equipment
• Support sustainability initiatives including waste reduction, recycling programs, energy efficiency projects, and carbon reduction efforts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive environmental stewardship programs
• Identify opportunities to reduce environmental risk, cost, and operational impact
• Develop and manage budgets for environmental permits, fees, consulting services, and monitoring activities
• Coordinate with environmental consultants and laboratories to ensure accurate testing and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Advanced certifications or a master’s degree preferred
• Professional certifications such as CHMM, CIH, CSP, or PE preferred
• May be required to respond to after-hours operational issues or emergency events in support of facility infrastructure, utilities systems, or safe plant operations