EHS Compliance Specialist

Solenis LLC; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Solenis LLC in Suffolk, VA is seeking a Compliance Specialist to ensure air, water, and waste permits meet regulatory and corporate requirements. You will evaluate and implement environmental programs, support permitting projects, and track KPI data for site performance.

The role requires multi-tasking across projects, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of EPCRA/Regulatory standards. Solenis offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision & 401K, and

Qualifications

• B.S. in Environmental Eng, Chem Eng, or Occupational Health & Safety.
• Experience with air, water and waste permits.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and RCMS is a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environmental systems.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental permitting requirements for projects.
• Maintain environmental records and KPI reporting.
• Assist with regulatory agency inspections and reporting.
• Prepare permits, licenses, or approvals as needed.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting the facility.
• Waste tracking and compliance with hazardous waste rules.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Regulatory auditing

Data analysis

Public relations

Project management

Environmental reporting

Integrity and ethics

Education

B.S. in Environmental Eng

B.S. in Chemical Eng

B.S. in Occupational Health & Safety

Other sciences degree

Tools

Excel

PI DataLink

Access database

Job description

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.comor follow us on social media.

This position is responsible for maintaining compliance with regulatory, permit or license requirements in the specific areas of air, water, and waste management. The Compliance Specialist will be responsible for evaluating, implementing, and maintaining workplace environmental programs that are consistent with applicable regulatory and corporate requirements.

An environmental resource for plant operations will:

• Support construction project environmental permitting requirements
• Support technical monitoring systems and data collection for all site permits
• Maintain environmental recordkeeping/reports and corporate sustainability metrics
• Assist with activities involving regulatory agencies in the areas of air, water, and waste management, including site inspections to maintain environmental compliance in all aspects of environmental regulations and permit requirements
• Assist with preparation of required permits, licenses, or approvals
• Assist with submitting specified required reports to external agencies or stakeholders to meet all regulatory deadlines
• Monitor emerging regulatory and industry issues that may affect facility
• Monitoring and tracking of all relevant environmental data (i.e. waste generation, water consumption, energy consumption, etc.) for environmental KPI metric reporting and identification of trends
• Shipping Hazardous and non-hazardous waste off site, preparing Biennial Waste Report, implementing waste cost saving efforts

Essential Skills:

• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledgeable in environmental regulations (air, water, waste, EPCRA), pollution control and remediation technology, environmental auditing
• Good functionality with PC programs including in Microsoft Office applications (Strong in Excel, Experience in PI Datalink a plus) spreadsheets and (Access) database management
• Good communication and public relations skills are required
• Must possess the highest level of integrity, honesty, and ethics. You know right from wrong and treat everyone with respect and professionalism.
• Experience in managing Environmental Systems and Environmental Report generation
• Emergency Response Team member, spill clean-up experience
• DOT and RCRA experience

Education & Experience:

• B.S. in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Occupational Health and Safety. Other degrees in the sciences will be considered.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 standards, groundwater management and chemical inventory (SARA 311/312/313) a plus.
• Experience working with Air and different Water permits.
• Knowledge of The Responsible Care Management System (RCMS)
• 3 - 5 years' work experience in a manufacturing/industrial environmental systems or related field.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

The expected compensation range for this position is between $77,270.00 and $113,322.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.