Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Specialist

Saint-Gobain Research North America; Northborough (MA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Research North America seeks an Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Specialist to maintain audit-ready environmental programs and translate sustainability objectives into measurable site actions. Based in Northborough, MA, you will partner with researchers, Facilities, EHS teams, and vendors to ensure compliance, minimize environmental impact, and support responsible operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in waste management, permitting, reporting, regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience in environmental science/engineering or related field.
• Associate degree with 7+ years of directly relevant experience.
• Experience in rigorous EHS environment handling environmental compliance, risk management, and waste management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital EHS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead waste management programs (hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, recyclable, laboratory waste).
• Manage environmental compliance programs: permits, plans, monitoring, reporting for air, wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, EPCRA/Tier II, TRI, etc.
• Support MOC and capital-project reviews; manage environmental vendors and audits.
• Coordinate sustainability metrics and improvement projects; verify data quality and track progress.

Skills

Waste management

Regulatory compliance

Management-of-change (MOC)

Data management

Microsoft Office / EHS systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science / Engineering / Chemistry / EHS or related

Associate degree with 7+ years in related field

Tools

4.0RMS

Job description

The Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Specialist maintains audit-ready environmental programs and converts sustainability objectives into measurable site action across Saint-Gobain Innovation North America and R&D locations. Based in Northborough, MA and reporting to the Strategic EHS&S Manager, this on-site, hands-on role partners with researchers, Facilities, Engineering, EHS colleagues, vendors, and consultants to maintain compliance, reduce environmental impacts, and support responsible operations.

The Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Specialist:

• Leads waste management programs, including hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, recyclable, and laboratory waste; completes waste determinations and profiles; oversees accumulation areas, inspections, vendors, manifests, records, employee guidance, and reuse or recycling opportunities.
• Manages environmental compliance programs, including permits, plans, monitoring, inspections, and reporting for air, wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, EPCRA/Tier II, TRI applicability, and other applicable obligations. Maintains the environmental compliance calendar and prepares accurate, timely, and traceable submissions.
• Evaluates environmental risks and drives corrective action by supporting management-of-change (MOC) and capital-project reviews, assessing new chemicals, equipment, and processes, managing environmental vendors and consultants, supporting audits and inspections, and providing technical guidance for spill response and emergency planning.
• Coordinates sustainability metrics and improvement projects related to waste reduction, recycling, chemical reuse, energy, water, emissions, responsible materials, and circularity. Verifies data quality, tracks progress, and translates sustainability objectives into practical, measurable site initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and proactive environmental professional with experience in waste management, environmental permitting and reporting, regulatory compliance, sustainability data, and pollution prevention within an R&D, laboratory, or similarly complex technical environment. The candidate demonstrates strong organization, technical judgment, documentation discipline, and the ability to collaborate across functions while driving environmental actions to timely and sustainable closure. Finally, the incumbent must be able to adjust priorities and respond promptly to emerging issues, unplanned needs, or safety‑critical situations as required to meet the demands of this fast-paced, dynamic environment.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience: Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, EHS, Sustainability, or a related technical discipline.
• Associate degree with 7+ years of directly relevant experience: Environmental Technology, EHS, Chemistry, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience working within a rigorous EHS environment (preferably R&D, lab or similarly complex technical environment) handling environmental compliance, environmental risk management, and waste management.
• General EHS, chemical safety, and lab safety knowledge.
• Environmental compliance: Permit requirements, regulatory plans, monitoring, audits, compliance calendars, recordkeeping, and reporting for air, wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, EPCRA/Tier II, TRI, or comparable environmental obligations (preferably lab or R&D environment)
• Waste Management: Hands‑on hazardous, non‑hazardous, universal, recyclable, or laboratory waste management experience, including waste determinations, profiles, accumulation areas, inspections, manifests, vendor coordination, and audit‑ready documentation.
• Environmental Risk Management: Support management‑of‑change and capital‑project reviews, audits, regulatory inspections, environmental incident investigation, spill response, emergency planning, and corrective‑action closure.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and ability to manage multiple EHS&S tasks.
• Customer focus: Professional demeanor, positive energy, good listening and questioning skills, timely follow up to ensure that customer needs are met
• Record Keeping: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital EHS systems, including data entry, reporting, training records, compliance documentation, and program tracking tools such as 4.0rms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience working on 5S and sustainability initiatives (waste reduction, recycling, chemical reuse, energy, water, emissions, responsible materials, circularity, data verification, performance tracking, or improvement‑project coordination).
• Sustainability: Waste reduction, chemical reuse/recycling, inventory control, and sustainability data.
• Understanding or working knowledge of ISO 14001, 45001, and 50001
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
• Registered Environmental Manager (REM)

Physical & Work Requirements

• Pushing, pulling, lifting, and transporting up to 50lbs

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

At Saint‑Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

LEGAL STATEMENT

Saint‑Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint‑Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

This position is subject to export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified applicants for the position must meet the ITAR definition of “U.S. Person” at 22 C.F.R. 120.15 as a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise a protected individual (including for example refugees and asylees).

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [e-mail].

BENEFITS IN JOINING US

Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint‑Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $72,500 to $111,500 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 9% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $79,025 to $121,535. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Saint‑Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well‑being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

• Health and Well‑being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company‑provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short‑Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Critical Illness and
• Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want