Environmental Specialist

Carus; LaSalle (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours & work-from-home Friday

Generous PTO & 11 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision & 401(k) plans

Tuition reimbursement program

STEM education initiatives

Job summary

Carus is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support compliance and day-to-day operations across multiple sites, including landfills, ensuring adherence to regulations and permits. You will collaborate cross-functionally to assess risk, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate inspections and corrective actions with EHSS teams.

The role requires a degree in a technical field, 2–5 years in a regulated manufacturing setting, strong organizational and communication skills, and licenses such

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, engineering, health & safety, or another technical field.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in a regulated chemical manufacturing or chemical-using facility.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proven critical thinking skills and high ethical standards.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain an Industrial Class K Wastewater license and Certified Landfill Operator license.
• Experience with environmental permitting, compliance audits, root cause analysis, and interaction with regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and positively influence others without direct authority.
• Working knowledge of EPA FESOP and Title V, NPDES/POTW, RCRA, and solid waste landfill operations.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance and day-to-day environmental operations across multiple manufacturing and landfill sites, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations and permits.
• Partner cross-functionally to assess environmental risk, implement compliance programs, and drive continuous improvement aligned with business and customer objectives.
• Coordinate inspections, investigations, and corrective actions related to environmental and EHSS incidents, including root cause analysis and follow-through.
• Manage regulatory reporting, recordkeeping, and audits for agencies such as EPA, DOT, OSHA, and other governing bodies.
• Assist with landfill oversight, including compliance, usage tracking, and coordination with engineering on landfill cell construction.
• Promote environmental awareness and a strong safety and compliance culture through collaboration, training, and effective communication

Skills

Regulated environment

Environmental compliance

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ethical standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, engineering, health & safety, or another technical field

Industrial Class K Wastewater license

Certified Landfill Operator license

Job description

Do you want to be the go-to environmental partner who keeps operations compliant and audit-ready? Are you energized by driving smarter, safer ways of working? If so, then come join a passionate team supporting environmental operations across the organization, where you’ll collaborate to implement environmental programs, strengthen compliance culture, and ensure the business is continually improving.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) Manager, the Environmental Specialist will:

• Support environmental compliance and day-to-day environmental operations across multiple manufacturing and landfill sites, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations and permits.
• Partner cross-functionally to assess environmental risk, implement compliance programs, and drive continuous improvement aligned with business and customer objectives.
• Coordinate inspections, investigations, and corrective actions related to environmental and EHSS incidents, including root cause analysis and follow-through.
• Manage regulatory reporting, recordkeeping, and audits for agencies such as EPA, DOT, OSHA, and other governing bodies.
• Assist with landfill oversight, including compliance, usage tracking, and coordination with engineering on landfill cell construction.
• Promote environmental awareness and a strong safety and compliance culture through collaboration, training, and effective communication

The Qualifications

The right candidate will be a self-motivated, detail-oriented environmental professional who thrives in a regulated manufacturing environment. They will bring strong ethical judgment, critical thinking, and confidence to lead investigations, influence others, and partner cross-functionally. In addition, they will be organized, proactive, and passionate about continuous improvement, environmental compliance, and building strong EHSS culture across the organization. Your credentials ideally include:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, engineering, health & safety, or another technical field
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in a regulated chemical manufacturing or chemical-using facility
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to management multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proven critical thinking skills and high ethical standards
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to obtain an Industrial Class K Wastewater license and Certified Landfill Operator license
• Experience with environmental permitting, compliance audits, root cause analysis, and interaction with regulatory agencies
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and positively influence others without direct authority
• Working knowledge of EPA FESOP and Title V, NPDES/POTW, RCRA, and solid waste landfill operations

The Company

Carus is a highly respected, family-owned company with deep roots in Illinois’ Starved Rock Country. We develop and manufacture products that clean the air, water and soil, and we are always exploring new opportunities and initiatives to expand our reach.

For over 100 years, Carus has been the employer of choice in the greater LaSalle-Peru area. Through several local outreach initiatives, we actively support our local community and STEM education.

It’s an exciting time to join the Carus team.

• The LaSalle manufacturing facility has an exciting new project that will enhance our capabilities.
• The Belmont location has just expanded to include a dedicated on-site logistics group.
• The Peru business headquarters recently completed a full office renovation.
• We have a new strategy to accelerate growth and are executing at a high level.
• We are rooted in history but focused on the future!

THE PERKS

Employees enjoy incredible work life balance and exceptional benefits.

• Flexible hours and work-from-home Fridays.
• Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) plans as well as company-paid basic life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program for employees and their dependents.
• Employee engagement, company-sponsored volunteer opportunities and STEM education initiatives.

Want to learn more about Carus? Visit www.carusllc.com or check us out on Facebook @carusllc.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vets

Company: Carus