Environmental Compliance Specialist (Field Based)

ERM; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy is hiring an Environmental Compliance Specialist in New Orleans, Louisiana. This is a full-time role with responsibilities including ensuring compliance with environmental permits and regulations, preparing regulatory reports, and tracking waste management activities. The ideal candidate has a BS degree and experience in chemical manufacturing or refinery environments. Commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing, refinery, or related industrial environment preferred.
• Experience as an environmental engineer, coordinator, or specialist in petrochemical environments highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements.
• Track waste management activities and verify recordkeeping systems.
• Prepare environmental and regulatory reports for agencies.
• Conduct incident investigations and compliance audits.

Skills

Knowledge of EPA and LDEQ air, water, and waste regulations

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Experience in chemical manufacturing or refinery environments

Education

BS degree

Job description

Overview

ERM is hiring an Environmental Compliance Specialist in New Orleans, Louisiana to assist an essential ERM client. This is a full-time (40+ hours per week) limited-term role with a duration of 6 months and the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the assigned department’s compliance with environmental permits, as well as other regulatory permits and requirements.
• Confirm required monitoring is conducted and data acquisition occurs, verify recordkeeping systems are implemented and records are maintained to meet site standards and agency requirements.
• Track and monitor waste management activities within the assigned area, including manifesting generated waste, scheduling transportation and disposal of industrial solid waste. Work with the site waste specialist/environmental engineer to sample, obtain lab analysis, generate waste profiles, manifest, and schedule transportation and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Interact with site personnel, including operations management and supervision, engineering, maintenance, operators, and contractors to discuss, resolve, and provide guidance on environmental compliance issues.
• Attend and participate in department meetings as a representative of the HSSE Department to address environmental concerns and related customer needs.
• Prepare environmental and regulatory reporting for submittal to federal, state, and local agencies.
• Complete monthly monitoring of key metrics related to environmental performance.
• Review and ensure departmental operating procedures include required environmental compliance aspects.
• Conduct incident investigations, participate in Root Cause Analysis, and drive action items to closure.
• Perform housekeeping, compliance audits, and gap analysis within the assigned department, participate in site-wide compliance audits, and develop action plans to drive HSSE performance.
• Participate in the site EOC duty rotation for emergencies as the site environmental contact and liaison to government agencies.

Requirements

• A BS degree and 3 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing, refinery, or related industrial environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of EPA and LDEQ air, water, and waste regulations, as well as industrial compliance experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Experience as an environmental engineer, environmental coordinator, or environmental specialist assigned to a petrochemical process unit is highly desired.

Who We Are

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet today’s needs while preserving opportunity for future generations.

ERM is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We respect diversity as a strength that helps create better solutions for our clients. Our team supports clients across their organizations to operationalize sustainability, supported by our deep technical expertise in addressing environmental, health, safety, risk, and social issues. We call this our “boots to boardroom” approach for comprehensive service that advances objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or ERM employees. ERM is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.