EHS Regulatory Lead – Manufacturing

PQ; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PQ is seeking an experienced EHS professional to lead regulatory compliance and safety programs at our Georgia site. You will manage EHS projects, liaise with agencies, and oversee audits and training to ensure adherence to environmental and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have deep knowledge of federal/state/local EHS regulations, ISO standards, and strong communication skills to drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environment or science.
• Minimum 5 years EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.
• Excellent knowledge of federal, provincial, state and local EHS regulations.
• Knowledge of ISO14001, RC14001, ISO45001, ISO5001 or Responsible Care®.
• Must be proficient in serving as a change agent within the operating environment and working with the organization/management to improve EHS performance.
• Ability to address and solve complex EHS issues from a global perspective.
• Independent, self-motivated and able to multi-task with broad duties including policy interpretation.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret regulations and technical data.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel; knowledge of safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and influence diverse teams to a common goal.
• Ability to coach, teach, and speak to groups; able to work independently.
• Ability to perform physical inspections of all work areas.
• Willingness to travel as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide EHS project management support on EHS matters including negotiations and regulatory interpretations.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and legal on reporting and compliance matters.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and track changes affecting PQ (Federal, State, Local).
• Analyze and interpret permit conditions and provide guidance to operations and EHS teams.
• Provide a detailed compliance calendar including follow-up.
• Support the EHS Management System and ensure adherence to corporate requirements.
• Conduct field/site inspections to enforce safety and environmental compliance policies.
• Prepare reports for regulatory agencies including EPCRA, SARA, Title V, and NPDES.
• Investigate incidents and non-compliance events to determine root causes and remedial actions.
• Conduct EHS reviews of capital projects with engineering and plant management.

Skills

EHS experience

Regulatory knowledge

Change agent

Communication skills

ISO standards

Independent work

Field inspections

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Regulatory interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

University degree in engineering/environment/science

Job description

PQ is seeking an experienced EHS professional to lead regulatory compliance and safety programs at our Georgia site. You will manage EHS projects, liaise with agencies, and oversee audits and training to ensure adherence to environmental and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have deep knowledge of federal/state/local EHS regulations, ISO standards, and strong communication skills to drive continuous improvement across the organization.