Environmental Compliance Technician

Colonial Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking an Environmental Compliance Technician in Philadelphia to support environmental programs. You will perform inspections of manufacturing, storage, and waste areas, assist with audits and regulatory reporting, and coordinate waste characterization and disposal activities.

The role involves sampling for stormwater and fenceline monitoring, maintaining monitoring equipment, and contributing to regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years in environmental compliance, manufacturing, or related fields.
• Experience generating routine regulatory reporting for air, waste, and water.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine environmental inspections of manufacturing, storage, and waste areas and report findings.
• Assist with environmental audits, agency inspections, and compliance assessments.
• Coordinate waste characterization, labeling, storage, and disposal activities.
• Conduct sampling for stormwater, fenceline monitoring, and waste characterization.
• Maintain and calibrate environmental monitoring equipment.
• Assist with LDAR database maintenance and regulatory submissions.
• Track environmental performance metrics and support sustainability reporting.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory reporting

Sampling & monitoring

Waste management

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

RC14001

ISO 9001

Job description

Position Summary: The Environmental Compliance Technician supports environmental compliance programs by conducting inspections, managing waste activities, collecting compliance data, sampling, maintaining environmental records, and assisting with regulatory reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine environmental inspections of manufacturing, storage, and waste management areas and associated reporting
• Assist with environmental audits, agency inspections, and compliance assessments
• Coordinate waste characterization, profiling, labeling, storage, and disposal activities
• Conduct sampling for stormwater, fenceline monitoring and waste characterization
• Maintain and calibrate environmental monitoring equipment
• Assist with maintenance of Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) database
• Assist in preparing regulatory reports and permit-required submissions
• Track environmental performance metrics and support sustainability reporting initiatives
• Assist in developing and delivering environmental compliance training to site personnel
• Participate in site HSE programs and continuous improvement efforts
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, and HSE personnel to improve environmental performance
• Understand RCRA, TSCA, SARA applicability to site activities

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Occupational Safety, or a related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in environmental compliance, manufacturing, industrial operations, or related fields.
• Experience with generating routine regulatory reporting for air, waste, and water

Additional Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with RC14001 Responsible Care, and ISO 9001
• May be required to work in adverse weather conditions (cold, hot, humid, rain, snow, etc.)
• HAZWOPER 40 certification
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and access elevated work areas.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection when required.
• Periodically, some activities, such as stormwater sampling or turnaround support, may be performed during a night shift
• The expected annual base pay for this position is $70,000 - $105,000