Environmental Compliance Leader for Industrial Mills

Spi Ind; Eugene, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Life insurance

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking an Environmental Coordinator for the Eugene, Oregon division to lead and improve site environmental programs, ensuring compliance with permits and regulations. You will manage data collection, reporting, and audits while coordinating with regulators and internal teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 4 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and leadership abilities to handle multiple priorities and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• At least 4 years of environmental, industrial, or technical experience.
• Working knowledge of air and/or water permitting and compliance programs preferred.
• Ability to manage responsibilities, analyze problems, and implement solutions.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills in operational environments.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to explain technical requirements clearly and concisely.
• Proven leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Mechanical or industrial operations understanding sufficient to evaluate environmental impacts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; ability to learn site-specific reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead site environmental programs, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and company requirements.
• Interpret permits and regulations and translate requirements into practical, executable site actions.
• Maintain and manage air, water, and hazardous materials permits, including data collection, analysis, and regulatory reporting.
• Effectively collaborate and maintain relationships with regulatory inspections and agency interactions.
• Identify compliance risks, develop corrective actions, and drive implementation to closure.
• Conduct audits of site programs and processes to verify compliance and effectiveness.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring, sampling, and recordkeeping systems.
• Support development and execution of environmental improvement and remedial action projects.
• Ensure required environmental training is scheduled, conducted, and documented.
• Maintain emergency response readiness and support incident response activities as needed.
• Supervise crews or contractors supporting environmental or compliance-related work.
• Collaborate with Environmental Coordinators across other divisions to maintain consistency and share best practices.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) program and related hazard communication requirements.
• Flexibility in work schedule to effectively interact with multiple mills, crews and shifts, with availability to respond to emergencies 24/7

Skills

Environmental leadership

Regulatory interpretation

Problem solving

Effective communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking an Environmental Coordinator for the Eugene, Oregon division to lead and improve site environmental programs, ensuring compliance with permits and regulations. You will manage data collection, reporting, and audits while coordinating with regulators and internal teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 4 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and leadership abilities to handle multiple priorities and