Environmental Specialist

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain environmental compliance with all applicable regulations including but not limited to AQMD, LACSD, CARB, RWQCB, DTSC, CERCLA, CUPA, DOT, EPA and other applicable California and federal regulatory agencies
• Perform tasks related to HWCL regulatory hazardous waste handling, storage and disposal requirements
• Monitor and manage levels of hazardous waste at each department’s satellite accumulation area
• Perform waste determinations of new waste streams
• Ensure all waste is properly labeled
• Ensure all waste is properly stored, according to its classification
• Accurately record and maintain 90-day hazardous waste inventory logs
• Perform all required hazardous waste and hazardous material storage area inspections
• Schedule, prepare and assist in the execution of waste shipments in partnership with waste disposal contractor
• Consolidate and lab pack waste when appropriate
• Work closely with EHS Technicians and EHS Engineers to ensure regulatory compliance in the management of our environmental programs
• Perform tasks related to spill response and prevention, including clean up and/or the coordination of cleaning activities with a third party
• Order and maintain adequate spill supplies such as spill pads, empty drums, secondary containment, and other equipment necessary to maintain safe handling and correct disposal of hazardous waste
• Perform regular inspections such as; hazardous waste accumulation and storage, universal waste storage, emergency eye wash/shower, SPCC, and SWPPP

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree; OR High school diploma, or equivalency certificate, with 4+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health and safety programs 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering
• Experience in environmental field with 1+ years of environmental and regulatory compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• California regulatory and environmental compliance experience
• Experience developing and maintaining air emissions permits under South Coast AQMD jurisdiction
• Experience permitting and maintaining industrial discharges through the Los Angeles County Sanitation District
• Experience developing and maintaining SWPPPs and site BMPs for RWQCB stormwater compliance
• Experience with following agencies: AQMD, LACSD, RWQCB, EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation
• Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solutions
• Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with other engineers, managers, federal, state and county agencies.
• Ability to handle many projects at once, prioritize work, and work efficiently
• Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Memphis, TN area
• Position requires the ability to work overtime hours and/or weekends when needed
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. unassisted