Environmental Analyst

DRiV; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Analyst to support environmental compliance, risk reduction, and sustainability in a heavy manufacturing environment. The role focuses on air, water, waste, and chemical management while supporting broader EHS objectives related to worker safety and regulatory compliance.

The position collaborates with operations, engineering, and leadership to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and to drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Engineering, Safety, or related field.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial settings.
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations (air, water, waste, chemical).
• Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations (air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, waste, chemical management).
• Manage environmental permitting, reporting, and recordkeeping (air permits, SPCC, SWPPP, TRI, Tier II, wastewater reports).
• Conduct inspections, audits, and assessments; identify gaps and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support waste minimization, pollution prevention, and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Industrial hygiene

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field

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Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Analyst - Environmental Focus

Job Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Analyst supports environmental compliance, risk
reduction, and sustainability initiatives in a heavy manufacturing environment. This role is
primarily focused on environmental programs—including air, water, waste, and chemical
management—while also supporting broader EHS objectives related to worker safety and
regulatory compliance. The EHS Analyst partners closely with operations, engineering, and
leadership to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and to drive
continuous environmental performance improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Compliance & Programs

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, state, and local requirements) related to air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and chemical management
• Manage and support environmental permitting, reporting, and recordkeeping (e.g., air permits, SPCC, SWPPP, TRI, Tier II, wastewater discharge reports)
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and assessments; identify gaps and support corrective actions
• Support waste minimization, pollution prevention, and sustainability initiatives
• Track environmental metrics and prepare internal and external reports

Health & Safety Support

• Support site safety programs, policies, and procedures in alignment with OSHA and company standards
• Assist with job hazard analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Participate in safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and recommend controls
• Support employee training related to environmental and safety compliance

Data, Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze environmental and safety data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Maintain EHS databases, compliance calendars, and documentation systems
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and corrective/preventive action tracking
• Assist in preparing materials for internal audits, regulatory inspections, and management reviews

Collaboration & Communication

• Work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership to implement EHS programs
• Serve as a point of contact for environmental compliance questions at the site level
• Support communication with regulatory agencies as needed under the direction of EHS leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field
• 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or heavy industrial environment
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations (air, water, waste, and chemical compliance)
• Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements in industrial settings
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, hands‑on manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in heavy manufacturing (e.g., metals, chemicals, automotive, paper, energy, or similar industries)
• Experience with environmental permitting and regulatory reporting
• Professional certifications such as CHMM, ASP, CSP, or similar
• Experience with EHS management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001)

General Business - Tenneco Confidential

• Strong technical writing and data analysis skills