Environmental Compliance Specialist

EHSCareers; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EHSCareers is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist for our Columbus, OH facility. The role focuses on ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal environmental regulations by developing programs, overseeing the Industrial Wastewater Program, and researching risks to reduce pollution.

Responsibilities include inspections, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, emergency planning, and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Environmental Health) or similar.
• Minimum 2 years Environmental Health work experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Industrial Wastewater System operations, including sampling, recordkeeping, maintenance and compliance.
• Conduct facility inspections to identify environmental hazards and ensure corrective actions.
• Assess health and environmental risks and effectiveness of control measures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety laws.
• Support emergency preparedness and disaster recovery planning.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Environmental Health policies and programs.
• Provide training on emergency response and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records and prepare regulatory reports.

Skills

Environmental Health

Regulatory compliance

Hazardous Waste Management

Permitting

Laboratory testing

Communication skills

Independent work

Bilingual English & Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

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1385 Blatt Blvd, Columbus, OH 43230, USA

The Environmental Compliance Specialist, located in our Columbus, OH plant, is responsible for ensuring that the facility complies with local, state, and federal environmental regulations/agencies by developing and implementing environmental programs and overseeing our Industrial Wastewater Program. You will research environmental risks, investigate complaints, and develop strategies to control pollution, manage hazardous materials, and improve overall environmental quality.

Primary Responsibilities

• Industrial Wastewater Treatment: Will oversee all aspects of the Industrial Wastewater System, including operating/monitoring, sampling & recordkeeping, maintaining/troubleshooting, and compliance of systems and programs.
• Inspections and audits: Conduct regular inspections of facilities and processes to identify and correct potential environmental hazards.
• Risk assessment: Identify and evaluate potential health and environmental hazards and assess the effectiveness of control mechanisms.
• Regulatory compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety laws.
• Emergency preparedness: Play a role in emergency response planning and disaster recovery efforts.
• Program development: Create, implement, and monitor Environmental Health policies and programs.
• Training and education: Develop and provide best practices to employees on topics such as emergency response and regulatory requirements.
• Reporting: Maintain records and prepare reports for regulatory compliance.

Required Experience/Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of Environmental Health work experience in a manufacturing facility is required. A bachelor's degree in a related field (such as Environmental Health) may help compensate for some experience.
• Experience operating industrial wastewater pretreatment systems, including
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment principles, including pH adjustment, chemical precipitation, and oil separation
• Ability to conduct basic laboratory testing and interpret results
• Experience working with and reporting to Federal and State (OSHA, EPA/DEP, etc.) agencies, including a solid understanding of their associated regulations and standards
• Experience with Hazardous Waste Management, including permitting for Air, Stormwater, and Industrial Water Discharge
• Certifications in Environmental Health & Safety related programs preferred
• Intermediate computer skills, including, but not limited to, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Exceptional reading comprehension and attention to detail to manage documentation and ensure compliance
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to address unique environmental challenges
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to grow and accept challenges
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) is highly preferred, but not required, to present information clearly and train our diverse workforce

Job Information

Job Category

EHS jobs - Midwest

Salary

$75,000 - $100,000 Per Year

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

2 - 5 years

Position Type

Full Time

Industry Segments

Metals - Fabricated