Environmental Specialist

Precision Castparts Corp.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 87,500 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Garden Grove, CA is seeking an Environmental Specialist to manage and execute multi-media environmental compliance programs in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on ownership of air quality, hazardous waste, stormwater, and wastewater programs in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, with a focus on California requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• 3–7+ years of environmental compliance experience in manufacturing or aerospace.
• Experience with multi-media programs (air, waste, water) and California regs.
• Ability to interpret permits and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental compliance programs across air, hazardous waste, stormwater, and wastewater.
• Lead regulatory reporting, inspections, and audits.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and leadership to maintain compliance.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports and maintain documentation.
• Support audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Multi-media env programs

Air quality

Hazardous waste

Stormwater

Wastewater

Regulatory reporting

Audits & inspections

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Chemistry

Job description

The Environmental Specialist is responsible formanaging and executing multi-media environmental compliance programsin a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. This role requireshands-on ownership of air quality, hazardous waste, stormwater, and wastewater programsin accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, with a strong emphasis onCalifornia-specific requirements.

This position serves as theprimary environmental subject matter expertfor the facility, ensuring compliance with agencies such asSCAQMD, DTSC, CUPA, LACSD and California Water Boards. The Environmental Specialist will lead regulatory reporting, inspections, and audits, while partnering with operations, engineering, and leadership to maintain full environmental compliance and minimize risk.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Programs

• Manage environmental compliance programs acrossair, hazardous waste, stormwater, and wastewater
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (EPA, DTSC, SCAQMD, CUPA, LACSD, and Water Boards)
• Interpret environmental permits and ensure adherence to permit conditions and regulatory requirements

Air Quality Compliance (SCAQMD)

• Manage facility air permits and ensure compliance with permit conditions
• Track emissions (VOC/HAP) and prepareannual emissions inventories/reporting (AER)
• Evaluate process changes for regulatory applicability and compliance
• Oversee hazardous waste programs including:
• Coordinate hazardous waste disposal vendors and ensure regulatory compliance

CUPA / CERS Reporting

• ManageHazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBP)and chemical inventory reporting
• Maintain compliance within theCalifornia Environmental Reporting System (CERS)
• Aboveground storage tank (SPCC/APSA) requirements

Stormwater Compliance (IGP / SMARTS)

• Develop and maintain theStormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
• Conduct stormwater inspections, sampling, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with theCalifornia Industrial General Permit (IGP)via SMARTS

Industrial Wastewater Compliance (LA County Sanitation District – LACSD)

• Support industrial wastewater permit compliance, including:

Audits, Inspections & Reporting

• Conduct internal environmental audits and facility inspections
• Lead and support regulatory inspections (AQMD, DTSC, CUPA, LACSD, and Water Boards)
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports and maintain compliance documentation
• Investigate environmental incidents and compliance deviations
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Identify opportunities for waste reduction, emissions reduction, and environmental performance improvement

Training & Cross-Functional Support

• Develop and deliver environmental compliance training to site personnel
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering to support compliance initiatives
• Serve as environmental SME for projects, process changes, and new equipment

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree inEnvironmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Experience

• 3–7+ years of environmental compliance experiencein manufacturing, aerospace, or industrial environments
• Demonstrated experience managingmulti-media environmental programs(air, waste, water)
• Direct experience withCalifornia environmental regulations, including:

Technical Expertise

• Experience preparing and submitting environmental reports:
• Knowledge of:
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements, permits, and compliance obligations

Operational Skills

• Experience supporting or leading environmental audits and regulatory inspections
• Strong documentation, organization, and data tracking skills
• Proficiency with Excel and environmental reporting systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience inaerospace, coatings, metal finishing, or chemical manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with:
• Experience with:
• Professional certifications (preferred but not required):

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Ability to independently manage environmental compliance programs with minimal oversight
• Confidence interacting directly with regulatory agencies and leading inspections
• Strong understanding of California environmental regulations and reporting systems
• Proactive identification and mitigation of compliance risks
• Effective partnership with operations to maintain compliance without disrupting production

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

Job attendance, commitment to safety and quality, collaborative working and respect in the workplace are some of the job duties which may be impacted by a criminal history.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $87,500 to $105,000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter . Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $54,300 to $81,500 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $54,300 to $81,500 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.