EHS Systems & Compliance Specialist

Sims Metal; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Metal is a global leader in metal recycling with facilities worldwide, focused on safety and responsible environmental stewardship. This role supports EHS compliance, data management, and documentation across regions, ensuring timely renewals and accurate reporting.

You will collaborate with Operations, HR, and Finance to maintain compliant processes, train local users, and drive continuous improvement in permits, licenses, and certifications across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with industrial emphasis and compliance coursework.
• 1–3 years of system-based management experience.
• Data management systems preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and strong written communication.

Responsibilities

• Designs system improvements to meet business needs.
• Monitors EHS KPIs, permits, licenses, certifications and related programs.
• Coordinates renewals of non-environmental permits, licenses and certifications.
• Updates VelocityEHS module with permits, action items and documents/communications.
• Reviews regional performance data and identifies at-risk locations.
• Develops dashboards and automated reports for permits, licenses and certifications.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Self-starter

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree with industrial emphasis including compliance coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

VelocityEHS

EHS data management systems

Job description

Sims Metal is a global leader in metal recycling with facilities worldwide, focused on safety and responsible environmental stewardship. This role supports EHS compliance, data management, and documentation across regions, ensuring timely renewals and accurate reporting.

You will collaborate with Operations, HR, and Finance to maintain compliant processes, train local users, and drive continuous improvement in permits, licenses, and certifications across locations.