Contract Environmental Consultant

Trinity Consultants Engineering & EHS Workforce Solutions; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday pay

Medical

Dental

401K

Other benefits

Job summary

Trinity Consultants is seeking a Contract Environmental Consultant to support client sites in the Greater Pittsburgh area. This full-time, on-site role runs 3 to 6 months with potential extension, and covers Neville Island (80%) and Equipment & Assembly (20%).

You will lead local environmental programs, ensure regulatory compliance (RCRA, NPDES), develop data systems, perform risk assessments, and deliver training under guidance from the central EHS function and site management to strengthen

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental management, safety, chemistry or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience with NPDES water permits including DMR and data review.
• 3–5 years’ experience with RCRA hazardous waste programs.
• 5–7 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Identify and champion safety and environmental improvement initiatives.
• Conduct PFAS risk assessments and monitor control solutions.
• Inspect and audit site EHS programs and drive corrective actions.
• Coach and mentor line management on EHS topics.
• Oversee regulatory reporting and maintain compliance calendars.
• Ensure permits and plans (RCRA, EPA Air, NPDES, SWPPP) are met.
• Manage waste management programs (hazardous, non-hazardous, universal).
• Develop environmental strategy with Plant Manager and Center of Excellence.
• Lead cultural transformation to promote an autonomous EHS culture.
• Collaborate with Regional Center of Excellence and external agencies as needed.
• Becoming a technical expert on site process technologies and regulations.

Skills

NPDES permits

RCRA waste

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Manufacturing env

Education

Bachelor's degree (environmental management / safety / chemistry / chemical engineering)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Compliance software

Job description

Trinity Consultants is a global team of experts solving critical challenges in environmental compliance, ecological protection, infrastructure performance, and pharmaceutical development. From concept to execution, we provide the insight and innovation that help our clients succeed.

Trusted by over 10,000 clients worldwide, our team of 2,000+ experts bring deep specialization in engineering, science, chemistry, and sustainability. With local expertise across more than 100 offices, we understand regional regulations and deliver tailored solutions no matter the project.

Trinity's staffing business line has an immediate project-based support opportunity for a Contract Environmental Consultant based full time at our client's site in the Greater Pittsburgh area. The hours of the position will be from 9am to 5 pm Eastern, onsite daily, including a one-hour lunch break. The select candidate will be benefits eligible including Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay, Medical, Dental, 401K, and other benefits. The duration of the project is estimated at 3 to 6 months. Extension or conversion to direct hire employment is possible, though not guaranteed.

The site Environmental Professional will provide both leadership and tactical support to the Environmental programs at the Neville Island (80%) and Equipment & Assembly (20%) manufacturing locations. With strategic guidance from both the central EHS function and local plant manager, this hands‑on leadership position will ensure local legislative compliance, develop and maintain environmental data systems, perform and maintain environmental risk assessments, develop site policies and improve the “E” culture on site, and provide environmental training

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Identify and champion impactful initiatives seeking continuous improvement in safety performance and environmental compliance
• Conduct PFAS risk assessments and monitor control solutions to reduce risks
• Gauge and correct the execution of site EHS programs through inspections, audits, senior leader and cold-eye reviews
• Coach, mentor, and support the development and guidance of line management on EHS topics
• Oversee the filing of all internal, corporate, and required government reporting relating to regulatory compliance
• Maintains an Environmental compliance calendar, audits compliance system routinely, and ensure compliance gaps are corrected
• Ensure compliance with site permits and plans (RCRA waste, EPA Air, NPDES, and SWPPP)
• Manage and ensure compliance with the waste management program (hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal)
• Establish both a short-term and long-term Environmental strategy for the site in conjunction with guidance from the Plant Manager and CCC/Center of Excellence
• This EHS strategy shall be monitored as a KPI across the site and the incumbent will establish accountability channels to ensure that all levels of the organization delivers Environmental results
• This individual shall also participate and lead cultural transformation across the site to achieve sustainable results
• Work closely with the Regional Center of Excellence leaders to verify quality of programs and processes via audit and self-assessment tools
• Proactively drive awareness and communicates best practices related to Environment, promoting an autonomous EHS culture
• As required, meet with regulatory agencies Partner with other key EHS team members during routine calls
• Become a technical expert on the site process technologies
• Help operations navigate complex regulations and company standards

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university is required (environmental management discipline, safety, industrial hygiene, chemistry, chemical engineering)
• A master’s degree or equivalent is preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience of NPDES water permit management including DMR, reporting, and data collection review/interpretation is required
• 3-5 years’ experience with RCRA hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal programs is required
• 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a proven track record of success in reducing environmental risks and working knowledge and expertise in Environmental regulations and maintaining compliance with pertinent regulations is required
• Experience with compliance software is preferred
• Experience with data collection and analysis is preferred