Environmental Compliance Specialist & Risk Lead

Carus Group; LaSalle (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work-from-home Fridays

11 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision and 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer & STEM education programs

Job summary

Carus is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support environmental compliance and day-to-day operations across manufacturing and landfill sites, ensuring permits and regulations are met while enhancing a safety-driven culture.

Reporting to the EHSS Manager, you will lead investigations, drive continuous improvement, manage regulatory reporting with agencies like EPA and OSHA, and partner across functions to strengthen EHSS programs across the organization.

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 the ability to management multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proven critical thinking skills and high ethical standards.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; 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 sites.
• Partner cross-functionally to assess environmental risk and implement compliance programs.
• Coordinate inspections, investigations, and corrective actions for EHSS incidents.
• Manage regulatory reporting, recordkeeping, and audits (EPA, DOT, OSHA).
• Assist with landfill oversight and coordination with engineering on landfill cell construction.
• Promote environmental awareness and a strong safety culture through training and communication.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Leadership without authority

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering/health & safety or related field

Job description

Carus is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support environmental compliance and day-to-day operations across manufacturing and landfill sites, ensuring permits and regulations are met while enhancing a safety-driven culture.

Reporting to the EHSS Manager, you will lead investigations, drive continuous improvement, manage regulatory reporting with agencies like EPA and OSHA, and partner across functions to strengthen EHSS programs across the organization.