Environmental Professional III

Calgon Carbon Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives/bonus plans

Competitive pay

Paid time off (vacation starting at 3 

tuition reimbursement

wellness programs

learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Calgon Carbon | A Kuraray Company, based in Pittsburgh, seeks an Environmental Professional III to lead environmental programs at Neville Island and Equipment & Assembly locations. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, data system development, risk assessments, and policy creation to improve the site’s environmental performance.

You will mentor line management on EHS topics, oversee reporting, and work with the Regional Center of Excellence to ensure best practices while shaping the site’s

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university is required (environmental management discipline, safety, industrial hygiene, chemistry, chemical engineering)
• A master’s degree or equivalent is preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience of NPDES water permit management including DMR, reporting, and data collection review/interpretation is required
• 3-5 years’ experience with RCRA hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal programs is required
• 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a proven track record of reducing environmental risks and maintaining compliance with regulations is required
• Experience with compliance software is preferred
• Experience with data collection and analysis is preferred

Responsibilities

• Identify and champion impactful initiatives seeking continuous improvement in safety performance and environmental compliance
• Conduct PFAS risk assessments and monitor control solutions to reduce risks
• Gauge and correct the execution of site EHS programs through inspections, audits, senior leader and cold-eye reviews
• Coach, mentor, and support the development and guidance of line management on EHS topics
• Oversee the filing of all internal, corporate, and required government reporting relating to regulatory compliance
• Maintains an Environmental compliance calendar, audits compliance system routinely, and ensure compliance gaps are corrected
• Ensure compliance with site permits and plans (RCRA waste, EPA Air, NPDES, and SWPPP)
• Manage and ensure compliance with the waste management program (hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal)
• Establish both a short-term and long-term Environmental strategy for the site in conjunction with guidance from the Plant Manager and CCC/Chemviron Center of Excellence
• This EHS strategy shall be monitored as a KPI across the site and the incumbent will establish accountability channels to ensure that all levels of the organization delivers Environmental results
• This individual shall also participate and lead cultural transformation across the site to achieve sustainable results
• Work closely with the Regional Center of Excellence leaders to verify quality of programs and processes via audit and self-assessment tools
• Proactively drive awareness and communicates best practices related to Environment, promoting an autonomous EHS culture
• As required, meet with regulatory agencies • Partner with other key EHS team members during routine calls
• Become a technical expert on the site process technologies
• Help operations navigate complex regulations and company standards

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Training and coaching

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in environmental management, safety, industrial hygiene, chemistry, or chemical engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Compliance software

Data collection/analysis tools

Job description

Regular Full-Time Other Not Defined Pittsburgh, PA, US

Calgon Carbon | A Kuraray Company is growing—and so can your career. Be part of a global leader in environmental solutions, where your work directly impacts the quality of air and water around the world.

Position: Environmental Professional III Location: Neville Island Plant – Pittsburgh, PA

Excellent Benefits : Medical, dental, prescription & vision, HSA & retirement savings (401k) – Generous Company Match!
Perks : Incentives/bonus plans, competitive pay, paid time off (vacation starting at 3 weeks), tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, fun events, learning & development opportunities.

Hours of work : Full-time position with hours Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

The site Environmental Professional III will provide both leadership and tactical support to the Environmental programs at the Neville Island (80%) and Equipment & Assembly (20%) manufacturing locations. With strategic guidance from both the central EHS function and local plant manager, this hands‑on leadership position will ensure local legislative compliance, develop and maintain environmental data systems, perform and maintain environmental risk assessments, develop site policies and improve the “E” culture on site, and provide environmental training

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Identify and champion impactful initiatives seeking continuous improvement in safety performance and environmental compliance
• Conduct PFAS risk assessments and monitor control solutions to reduce risks
• Gauge and correct the execution of site EHS programs through inspections, audits, senior leader and cold-eye reviews
• Coach, mentor, and support the development and guidance of line management on EHS topics
• Oversee the filing of all internal, corporate, and required government reporting relating to regulatory compliance
• Maintains an Environmental compliance calendar, audits compliance system routinely, and ensure compliance gaps are corrected
• Ensure compliance with site permits and plans (RCRA waste, EPA Air, NPDES, and SWPPP)
• Manage and ensure compliance with the waste management program (hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal)
• Establish both a short-term and long-term Environmental strategy for the site in conjunction with guidance from the Plant Manager and CCC/Chemviron Center of Excellence
• This EHS strategy shall be monitored as a KPI across the site and the incumbent will establish accountability channels to ensure that all levels of the organization delivers Environmental results
• This individual shall also participate and lead cultural transformation across the site to achieve sustainable results
• Work closely with the Regional Center of Excellence leaders to verify quality of programs and processes via audit and self-assessment tools
• Proactively drive awareness and communicates best practices related to Environment, promoting an autonomous EHS culture
• As required, meet with regulatory agencies • Partner with other key EHS team members during routine calls
• Become a technical expert on the site process technologies
• Help operations navigate complex regulations and company standards

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university is required (environmental management discipline, safety, industrial hygiene, chemistry, chemical engineering)
• A master’s degree or equivalent is preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience of NPDES water permit management including DMR, reporting, and data collection review/interpretation is required
• 3-5 years’ experience with RCRA hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal programs is required
• 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a proven track record of success in reducing environmental risks and working knowledge and expertise in Environmental regulations and maintaining compliance with pertinent regulations is required
• Experience with compliance software is preferred
• Experience with data collection and analysis is preferred

About Calgon Carbon

At Calgon Carbon, we are scientific innovators with a proud legacy of over 80 years and more than 205 patents to our name. Since pioneering the first activated carbon products from bituminous coal in the 1940s, we’ve been at the forefront of developing cutting‑edge technologies and solutions to meet the world’s evolving air and water purification needs.

Today, our portfolio includes more than 700 direct market applications across a wide range of industries. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Calgon Carbon employs approximately 1,685 professionals and operates 20 facilities worldwide dedicated to manufacturing, reactivation, innovation, and equipment fabrication. In Europe, we operate under the name Chemviron.

In March 2018, Calgon Carbon became part of the Kuraray Group. Together, we offer complementary products and services, united by a shared commitment to delivering the highest quality and most innovative activated carbon solutions to customers around the globe.

Calgon Carbon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veteran