Environmental Permitting & Compliance Specialist (CA/NV)

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling with facilities around the world. This Environmental Permitting & Compliance Technician role supports CA/NV sites, guiding regulatory adherence, SOPs, and environmental program delivery.

The position reports to the Senior Specialist and requires field work and collaboration with EHS teams to ensure responsible operations. Salary range is $115,000 to $125,000, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in environmental compliance/management.
• Industrial facility experience in environmental compliance.
• Experience implementing industrial environmental regulations and standards.
• Experience engaging with CA environmental regulators.
• Experience with storm water, hazardous materials, waste, wastewater and petroleum above‑ground storage tank requirements.
• Experience with CA regulations affecting recycling industries a plus.
• Experience in metal recycling or related industry a plus.
• Electronic environmental reporting and tracking experience.
• Willing to work outside for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Supports permitting & compliance (P&C) team in CA/NV.
• Assist with environmental permitting program for CA/NV (including non‑air quality applications for new permits and renewals).
• Assist with environmental compliance program for CA/NV (including regulatory visits and responses to NOVs).
• Supports proactive regional environmental objectives with management and resources.
• Assist in review and implementation of site-level environmental operating procedures (SOPs).
• Support environmental program implementation for storm water, hazardous materials, waste, wastewater, and storage tanks.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory liaison

Microsoft Office

Written & verbal communication

Data reporting

Field sampling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental engineering or technical/earth sciences

Tools

CA Environmental Agencies portals

Job description

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling with facilities around the world. This Environmental Permitting & Compliance Technician role supports CA/NV sites, guiding regulatory adherence, SOPs, and environmental program delivery.

The position reports to the Senior Specialist and requires field work and collaboration with EHS teams to ensure responsible operations. Salary range is $115,000 to $125,000, with competitive benefits.