Environmental Specialist

Responsibilities and DutiesThe Environmental Specialist serves as the facility's environmental compliance subject matter expert by applying advanced scientific knowledge and independent professional judgment to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. This position develops, implements, and continuously improves environmental compliance and sustainability programs that support safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

The Environmental Specialist evaluates complex environmental issues, interprets regulatory requirements, develops compliance strategies, assesses environmental risk, and provides technical guidance to plant leadership. Working with considerable independence, this position serves as the primary resource for environmental permitting, regulatory reporting, environmental management systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities and Duties

Environmental Compliance

• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local environmental regulations affecting manufacturing operations.
• Evaluate new and revised environmental regulations and determine operational impacts.
• Develop and implement compliance strategies that ensure adherence to applicable environmental requirements.
• Maintain environmental permits and ensure permit conditions are effectively implemented throughout the facility.
• Prepare and certify environmental reports submitted to regulatory agencies.
• Serve as the facility's technical representative during regulatory inspections, audits, and agency inquiries.
• Investigate environmental compliance issues and develop corrective and preventive actions.

Environmental Management Systems

• Maintain and continually improve the Environmental Management System (EMS) consistent with ISO 14001.
• Plan and conduct internal environmental audits.
• Perform compliance assessments and environmental gap analyses.
• Develop environmental policies, procedures, standards, and work instructions.

Air Quality Compliance

Manage environmental compliance activities associated with

Title V Operating Permit

• Air emission inventories
• Emission calculations

Baghouses

Thermal oxidizers

Job Type

Full-Time

• 8 hr. shifts
• Ability to work/relocate to Nash, TX 75569: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Short & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Paid Time Off

Holidays (11 company holidays)

**The posted salary range is the anticipated starting range for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.**

QualificationsQualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Industrial Hygiene, or related scientific discipline.
• Three or more years of environmental compliance experience in manufacturing or heavy industry.

Working knowledge of

Clean Air Act

Clean Water Act

RCRA

EPCRA

SPCC

TSCA

• Experience interpreting environmental regulations.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to high temperatures, heavy machinery, and fast-paced operations.
• Adherence to strict safety protocols and required use of PPE at all times.