Environmental Coordinator – Quad Cities, Iowa

Gateway Sourcing; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical and dental benefits

401k matching program

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

A well-established industrial manufacturer seeks an Environmental Coordinator in Iowa. This full-time position involves managing environmental compliance programs, with a strong emphasis on air permitting and supporting multi-site operations. The role requires 3+ years of environmental compliance experience, preferably with ISO 14001 knowledge. The successful candidate will join a small team and will be involved in both plant and corporate environments with occasional travel required. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of environmental compliance experience with a focus on air permitting.
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Auditing experience with ISO 14001 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain environmental permits with emphasis on air emissions.
• Prepare and manage environmental reporting and documentation.
• Serve as a point of contact for environmental compliance at the facility.

Skills

Air permitting

Regulatory reporting

Environmental compliance

Industrial experience

Education

Environmental Engineering

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ISO 14001

Job description

Environmental Coordinator – Quad Cities, Iowa

• Job Status: Open
• Posted On: April 8, 2026
• Job Category: Engineering
• Position Type: Full Time
• Desired Experience: 3+ years
• Desired Education: Bachelors
• Compensation:
• Travel: Occasional
• Relocation:

Gateway Sourcing is partnering with a well-established industrial manufacturer to identify an Environmental Coordinator to join a lean, high-impact environmental team.

This role offers the opportunity to step into plant-level ownership of environmental compliance, working directly with operations while supporting a multi-site footprint across North America.

You will be part of a three-person environmental team consisting of an Environmental Manager, Environmental Specialist, and this role.

ROLE SUMMARY

This position is responsible for managing and supporting environmental compliance programs, with a strong emphasis on air permitting, as well as water and hazardous waste.

The role operates in a hybrid plant + corporate environment (approximately 50/50) and includes exposure to active industrial operations.

This position was previously held by the current Environmental Manager and represents a key succession and growth role within the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and maintain environmental permits, with emphasis on:
  • Air emissions (primary focus)
  • Water discharge
  • Hazardous waste
• Oversee permit renewals and modifications related to operational changes
• Prepare and manage environmental reporting and documentation, including:
  • Emissions data
  • Regulatory submissions
  • Incident and spill reporting
• Serve as a key point of contact for environmental compliance at the facility
• Support environmental compliance across three additional locations in the US and Canada.
• Participate in environmental incident response and documentation
• Maintain and support ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS)
  • Auditor experience is a plus
• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and corporate environmental leadership
• Conduct inspections, audits, and compliance reviews

TEAM STRUCTURE

• Reports to: Environmental Manager
• Works alongside: Environmental Specialist (early-career)
• Supported by: Corporate Environmental Team (Mobile, AL)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to industrial conditions including:
  • Heat, noise, dust, and elevated areas
  • Climbing stairs and navigating catwalks (fear of heights may not work well for that)

TRAVEL

• Approximately 6–7 trips per year
• Includes travel to U.S. and Canada facilities and industry events
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Environmental Engineering
• Civil or Mechanical Engineering (with environmental experience)
• Minimum 3+ years of environmental compliance experience, including:
  • Air permitting (strongly preferred)
  • Regulatory reporting and documentation
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments

Preferred:

• ISO 14001 experience (auditing a plus)
• Experience with multi-site environmental support

COMPENSATION: This is a permanent position and compensation will be commensurate with experience. This company also offers bonus opportunity, full medical and dental benefits along with a 401k matching program

If you are qualified and interested, please forward your resume.