Environmental Compliance & Permitting Specialist

Sims Metal; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Metal, a global leader in metal recycling, seeks an Environmental Compliance Manager to lead CA/NV permitting and regulatory programs. You will work under Senior Specialist to guide facilities and ensure compliance with environmental standards while supporting SOPs and EMS initiatives.

Based in California, you will coordinate with environmental counsel, regulators, and operations to implement monitoring, reporting, and improvement programs, driving KPIs and ensuring a safe, compliant

Qualifications

• 2+ years of environmental compliance/management in a corporate setting; Northeast/CA regulatory exposure a plus.
• Experience with CA environmental agencies and recycling industry a plus.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills; proficiency with regulatory reporting and tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Supports permitting & compliance (P&C) team in CA/NV.
• Assist with environmental permitting program for CA/NV (including non-air quality applications for new permits and renewals; air monitoring network operation and management).
• Assist with environmental compliance program for CA/NV (including regulatory visits and responses to NOVs).
• Supports regional environmental/regulatory objectives with facility management and environmental resources.
• Assist in review and implementation of site-level environmental SOPs and EMS requirements.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory engagement

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in environmental engineering or earth sciences

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sims Metal, a global leader in metal recycling, seeks an Environmental Compliance Manager to lead CA/NV permitting and regulatory programs. You will work under Senior Specialist to guide facilities and ensure compliance with environmental standards while supporting SOPs and EMS initiatives.

Based in California, you will coordinate with environmental counsel, regulators, and operations to implement monitoring, reporting, and improvement programs, driving KPIs and ensuring a safe, compliant