EHS Specialist III

The Fountain Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Environmental Specialist to develop and implement compliance programs in the pharmaceutical sector. This role involves ensuring adherence to environmental regulations, conducting inspections, and managing permit applications. You will play a crucial part in incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives, making a significant impact on the organization's environmental performance. Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will contribute to sustainable practices and regulatory compliance, while also providing opportunities for career growth and development.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in environmental compliance and permitting.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain environmental programs for compliance.
• Write and submit permit applications to regulatory agencies.
• Conduct inspections and track EHS metrics for improvement.

Skills

Environmental Compliance

Air Emission Calculations

Incident Investigation

EHS Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Geo Chemistry

Job description

Pay: $49/HR to $52/HR

1 year contract to start. Has ability to extend/convert.

Job Description:

Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of Environmental programs to ensure regulatory and internal compliance for pharmaceutical manufacturing and research organizations.

Responsibilities:

1. Air emission calculations and tracking performance against permit requirements.
2. Write and submit permit applications for air and wastewater program to Illinois EPA and the local POTW.
3. Write and submit routine and non-routine compliance reports for hazardous waste, wastewater, and air to Illinois EPA and the local POTW.
4. Assist with response to incidents, lead incident investigations, and support organization in identifying and implementing corrective and preventative actions. Communicate lessons learnt across the organization.
5. Conduct routine inspections, create corrective action plans, and facilitate completion with business owner.
6. Track and trend EHS metrics and develop solutions and strategies that drive continuous improvement at the local level.
7. Update EHS training to ensure relevant regulations and business changes are incorporated. Provide EHS training and update EHS guidelines, operating procedures, and checklists.
8. Plan and implement major projects for enterprise-wide and localized organization and track to successful completion.

Qualifications:

Must have BS; preferred in Environmental Eng or Environmental Sciences, Chem Eng, or Geo Chemistry.

Must have at least 2-3 years (if it's exclusive to remediation, soil, and groundwater).

Experience with Environmental Permitting (Preferred).