Environmental Technician

Vertellus; Denham Springs (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Vertellus is seeking a Compliance Technician for its Denham Springs facility. The role involves supporting environmental processes, including monitoring and documentation, to ensure compliance with various regulations.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in environmental compliance and possess relevant skills in data management and analysis. Competitive compensation packages including benefits like medical, dental, and 401(k) are offered.

Qualifications

• 2 years of manufacturing or environmental experience required.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays if required.
• Ability to lift, push or pull objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily sampling and laboratory analysis for onsite wastewater treatment.
• Support operation and troubleshooting of the wastewater treatment system.
• Conduct regular inspections of hazardous waste areas.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Company Overview

Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility making the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions. Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and specialty paper & packaging. A Responsible Care company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company's global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety.

Description

The Compliance Technician supports site environmental processes and activities for the Denham Springs chemical manufacturing facility. The position executes, but is not limited to, daily monitoring, sampling, testing, and documentation to ensure compliance with wastewater, stormwater, air quality, waste management, and related regulatory programs. The Compliance Technician works collaboratively with site EHS professionals, as well as the Operations, Utilities, and Maintenance teams—including site leadership—to maintain compliance with all applicable permits, regulations, internal standards, and company requirements. The role also assists in safety compliance tasks and contributes to continuous improvement, cost reduction, and operational excellence.

Job Details

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct daily sampling and laboratory analysis for onsite wastewater treatment plant, document results, and trend influent and effluent data to verify system performance and regulatory compliance.
• Support day-to-day operation and basic troubleshooting of the wastewater treatment system under direction of the site environmental representative, including chemical adjustments, equipment checks, coordination with Utility Operations and Operations, including documentation and communication of process changes.
• Assist in routine wastewater and stormwater sampling in accordance with LPDES water permit requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections of hazardous and universal waste areas, including the facility's 180‑day storage area, satellite accumulation areas, and universal waste storage area.
• Assist in managing routine waste shipments including filing of shipping manifests.
• Maintain accurate waste inventories, accumulation logs, shipment logs, and related compliance records.
• Assist with waste minimization trials and initiatives.
• Conduct daily environmental compliance rounds, correct discrepancies, and document findings.
• Support spill and incident response activities.
• Participate in incident root cause analyses (RCAs) and assisting with corrective action follow‑up.
• Assist in closing action items from internal and external EHS audits.
• Enter compliance data into EHS software systems.

Compliance

• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements.
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly.
• Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times.
• Aligns with Aurorium's C.O.D.E.
• Maintains the Denham Springs Team's vision of a clean and orderly site.

Problem Solving and Innovation

• Active participation in continuous improvement activities.
• Participates in problem‑solving.
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business.
• Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members.
• Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance.

Education & Qualifications

• Associates degree, experience and/or equivalent preferred.
• High School Diploma required.
• Relevant certifications preferred (experience areas include chemistry, chemical engineering, biology, or related technical field).
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications like Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.

Experience

• 2 years Manufacturing and/or Environmental experience (or equivalent) is required.
• SAP knowledge or ability to learn preferred.
• Chemical plant manufacturing experience, or equivalent, is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Strong analysis and problem assessment skills.
• Displays sound judgment and problem‑solving skills.
• Displays robust communication skills and possesses the ability to work in a team‑based environment.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays if required; ability to work any shift as required.
• Possesses proficient analytical and math skills.
• Comfortable with data management and analysis.
• Demonstrated solid verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Ability to execute strenuous, sometimes repetitive physical work such as standing, climbing, and walking for hours. Ability to lift, push or pull objects up to 50 pounds. Conditioned to work in hot environments, while wearing fire retardant clothing, typically found in Louisiana manufacturing facilities, warehouses, wastewater treatment plants, and plant operations.
• Embodies the Aurorium Core Values:
  • credible: keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions.
  • outcome-oriented: adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact.
  • driven: passionate about delivering authentic, world‑class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness.
  • empowered accountability: empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standards.

If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Aurorium team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.