Environmental Compliance Specialist - Flexible Hours & PTO

Carus; LaSalle (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours & work-from-home Friday

Generous PTO & 11 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision & 401(k) plans

Tuition reimbursement program

STEM education initiatives

Job summary

Carus is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support compliance and day-to-day operations across multiple sites, including landfills, ensuring adherence to regulations and permits. You will collaborate cross-functionally to assess risk, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate inspections and corrective actions with EHSS teams.

The role requires a degree in a technical field, 2–5 years in a regulated manufacturing setting, strong organizational and communication skills, and licenses such

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, engineering, health & safety, or another technical field.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in a regulated chemical manufacturing or chemical-using facility.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proven critical thinking skills and high ethical standards.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain an Industrial Class K Wastewater license and Certified Landfill Operator license.
• Experience with environmental permitting, compliance audits, root cause analysis, and interaction with regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and positively influence others without direct authority.
• Working knowledge of EPA FESOP and Title V, NPDES/POTW, RCRA, and solid waste landfill operations.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance and day-to-day environmental operations across multiple manufacturing and landfill sites, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations and permits.
• Partner cross-functionally to assess environmental risk, implement compliance programs, and drive continuous improvement aligned with business and customer objectives.
• Coordinate inspections, investigations, and corrective actions related to environmental and EHSS incidents, including root cause analysis and follow-through.
• Manage regulatory reporting, recordkeeping, and audits for agencies such as EPA, DOT, OSHA, and other governing bodies.
• Assist with landfill oversight, including compliance, usage tracking, and coordination with engineering on landfill cell construction.
• Promote environmental awareness and a strong safety and compliance culture through collaboration, training, and effective communication

Skills

Regulated environment

Environmental compliance

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ethical standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, engineering, health & safety, or another technical field

Industrial Class K Wastewater license

Certified Landfill Operator license

Job description

Carus is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support compliance and day-to-day operations across multiple sites, including landfills, ensuring adherence to regulations and permits. You will collaborate cross-functionally to assess risk, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate inspections and corrective actions with EHSS teams.

The role requires a degree in a technical field, 2–5 years in a regulated manufacturing setting, strong organizational and communication skills, and licenses such