Area Environmental Specialist

O-I; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time & holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with contributions

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

O-I is seeking an Area Environmental Specialist to drive environmental excellence across multiple manufacturing facilities. You will collaborate with plant leadership to ensure permit compliance, support air and water programs, and lead audits and improvement initiatives.

Travel is approximately 50% as needed to support sites. The role requires a Bachelor's in an environmental field and 5+ years of manufacturing environmental compliance experience, with strong project management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental field is required.
• 5+ years of environmental compliance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience conducting environmental audits and compliance assessments.
• Knowledge of Clean Air Act and Title V permitting.
• Ability to lead initiatives and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leaders to ensure environmental permits and standards are met.
• Provide technical support for air, water, wastewater, stormwater, waste and sustainability programs.
• Conduct environmental audits and compliance reviews across multiple facilities.
• Identify risks, develop corrective actions, and drive improvement plans.
• Support regulatory inspections and environmental reporting.
• Track environmental performance metrics and sustainability initiatives.
• Coach facility leadership on best practices and compliance requirements.
• Share best practices to strengthen environmental management systems.

Skills

Environmental compliance experience

Project management

Auditing

Communication skills

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelors in Environmental Engineering

Bachelors in Environmental Science

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Bachelors in EHS

Related field

Job description

About O-I Remember the last time you opened a bottle of champagne? A cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench your thirst? Well, it was probably made by us. We are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world. O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Job Description

The Area Environmental Specialist will help drive environmental excellence across multiple manufacturing facilities. In this highly visible role, you’ll partner with plant leadership teams to ensure environmental compliance, reduce risk, advance sustainability initiatives, and support continuous improvement efforts. If you’re passionate about environmental stewardship, enjoy working directly with operations, and want to make a measurable impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Area Environmental Specialist wil:

• Partner with plant leaders to ensure compliance with environmental permits, regulations, and company standards.
• Provide technical support for air, water, wastewater, stormwater, waste management, and sustainability programs.
• Conduct environmental audits, assessments, and compliance reviews across multiple facilities.
• Identify compliance risks, develop corrective actions, and help drive environmental improvement plans.
• Support regulatory inspections, environmental reporting, and agency interactions.
• Track environmental performance metrics and sustainability initiatives.
• Coach and train facility leadership on environmental best practices and compliance requirements.
• Share best practices and help strengthen environmental management systems across the organization.

Why Join Us?

• Make a direct impact on environmental performance and sustainability.
• Partner with multiple manufacturing facilities and leadership teams.
• Lead meaningful compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Join a company committed to safety, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, EHS, or a related field - REQUIRED
• 5+ years of environmental compliance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience conducting environmental audits and compliance assessments.
• Working knowledge of the Clean Air Act, Title V permitting, and related environmental programs.
• Proven ability to lead environmental initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence, coach, and collaborate with teams at all plant level.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Approximately 50% travel required.

Additional Information

What we offer at O-I:

Salary Range:

The expected salary range for this position is between $120,000 - $140,000 and includes a possible 10% short-term incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law

O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:Vacation time and paid holidaysHealth, dental, prescription and vision care coverageGenerous insurance discounts with participation in Company wellness programWellness incentiveGroup life insuranceAccidental death & dismemberment insuranceVoluntary employee and dependent life insuranceWeekly disability insurancePaid sick timeParental leave benefitsRetirement saving plan with defined contributions

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliation Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category. Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing .