EH&S Senior Specialist - Environmental

Interflex Datensysteme GesmbH; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

HSA options

FSA options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Career development

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Allegion is seeking an EH&S Senior Specialist - Environmental in Indianapolis, IN. You own environmental compliance, monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting, and drive improvements in energy use, waste, and water. You’ll oversee wastewater treatment operations and waste management programs, and report to the site EHS Manager.

Depending on experience, you may lead a small team. Qualifications include a degree in environmental science/engineering/chemistry and 5+ years in industry; familiarity

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or Chemistry.
• Five+ years in an industrial setting.
• Familiarity with Indiana and US environmental regulations and ISO 14001 standards.
• Indiana Waste Water Treatment Operator license or ability to obtain within six months.
• Experience with air permitting, reporting and hazardous waste management.
• Extensive wastewater treatment plant operations experience.
• Ability to work in team and individually; strong communication and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Own environmental programs: administration, procedures, records, internal and external reporting, teammate training.
• Lead onsite wastewater treatment operations and supervise operators; drive efficiency and reduce upsets.
• Develop targets to meet environmental goals; monitor performance with KPIs; manage projects to reduce impact.
• Lead cross-functional projects with internal/external stakeholders to reduce risk and promote EHS excellence.
• Conduct risk assessments; identify priorities; drive continual improvement projects.
• Own ISO 14001 and 45001 systems; lead audits; investigate incidents; analyze data for improvements.
• Lead regulatory compliance: internal inspections/audits; prepare regulatory reports/plans.
• Drive operational excellence: 5S, TPM, and wastewater department oversight.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Data analysis

MS Office proficiency

Education

Environmental Science

Environmental Engineering

Chemistry

Tools

Environmental management systems ISO 14001/45001

MS Excel

Regulatory reporting software

Job description

Overview

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security. Allegion helps keep people safe where they live, work and visit. This role is the EH&S Senior Specialist - Environmental, based in Indianapolis, IN, with ownership of environmental compliance, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting. The position drives improvements in electricity usage, waste to landfill, and water consumption, and engages teammates on environmental topics. The role includes ownership of the wastewater treatment plant operations and waste management programs, and reports to the site Environmental, Health and Safety Manager. Depending on experience, the role may be an individual contributor or a people leader with up to four direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Environmental Program Ownership — administer the site’s environmental programs, create procedures, maintain records, report internally and externally, and develop teammate training.
• Lead the onsite wastewater treatment operations — direct daily work of wastewater treatment operators, implement projects to improve efficiency and reduce system upsets.
• Devise strategies to meet corporate environmental and sustainability objectives; develop targets and monitor performance using metrics and KPIs; proactively identify and manage projects to reduce site environmental impact.
• Cross-Functional Project Leadership — lead and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote EHS excellence and drive risk reduction; manage environmental projects across multiple departments and teams.
• Perform risk assessments and impact analyses; identify priorities and drive risk reduction projects in a continual improvement framework.
• Technical Leadership and Systems Management — own ISO 14001 and 45001 systems, serve as lead auditor for EHS Management Systems; lead investigations of environmental incidents; analyze data and drive program improvements; act as subject matter expert for wastewater treatment operations.
• Compliance and Regulatory Leadership — lead involvement in environmental programs and sustainability efforts, attend meetings, implement best practices, and share information; conduct internal inspections and audits; prepare and submit regulatory reports and plans.
• Operational Excellence — drive 5S, TPM, and workplace organization in the wastewater treatment department; provide technical guidance and day-to-day oversight of wastewater treatment technicians.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry).
• Five or more years of experience in an industrial setting.
• Preferred knowledge of Indiana and US environmental regulations and ISO 14001 standards.
• Preferred Indiana Waste Water Treatment Operator License or the ability to obtain one within six months.
• Preferred experience with air permitting, reporting, and hazardous waste management.
• Extensive experience in wastewater treatment plant operations, including metal hydroxide precipitation.
• Experience in environmental program development and ownership; ability to work in both team and individual settings.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, time management, and data analysis skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis software.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, perform extensive walking, work in confined spaces, wear a respirator, and endure hot/cold environments.

Why Work for Us

Allegion is committed to diversity, inclusion, and authentic workplace culture. We value opportunity, development, and a balanced lifestyle with generous benefits. We are proud to be recognized as a Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award recipient and to offer programs that support employee well-being and growth.

Benefits and Perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance; unlimited Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) with company match; Health Savings Account options; Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability and life insurance; tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness programs, employee discounts, and opportunities for career development.

EEO Statement: Allegion is an equal opportunity employer. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance, contact our Talent Acquisition Team.