Environmental Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement various environmental plans and response protocols.
• Keep up to date with federal, state, and local environmental regulations by attending periodic training courses.
• Participate as requested in environmental compliance and various other environmental matters.
• Participate and/or direct EMS plant audits and activities.
• Conduct on-site inspections to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, and corporate environmental policies and guidelines.
• Maintain sites environmental files and reports.
• Routinely update Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Monitor and maintain Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS).
• Manage and schedule waste transportation and disposal in accordance with regulations.
• Maintain productive relationships with plant personnel and regulatory agency personnel.
• Responsible for successfully communicating and executing company policies, programs, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize.
• Work with outside consultants, contractors, and other resources.
• Support staff at other company locations in the Western United States.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Sciences, Geology, Biology, Engineering, or related field required
• Minimum of 0-2 years of experience in environmental compliance areas including air (Title V), solid waste/hazardous materials management, radiation detection systems, and water quality management in a heavy industrial environment.
• General knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and a familiarity with with heavy industrial operations.
• Ability to obtain US EPA Method 9 Certification (Visible Emissions Certification) and other required training and keep up to date with the latest regulations.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Excellent writing and computer skills including email and Microsoft software products (e.g., Word, Excel, & PowerPoint).
• Able to clearly communicate expectations, issues and feedback.