Environmental Specialist

QUICK USA; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

PTO

401K

Job summary

QUICK USA in Pasadena, TX is seeking an Environmental Specialist to implement and maintain the environmental management system, oversee hazardous material shipping, and sign regulatory documents. The role requires coordinating with regulators and internal teams to ensure compliance and continual improvement.

The ideal candidate will develop effective environmental strategies, monitor operations, train staff, and stay current with environmental trends and legislation to keep the plant in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or Chemistry.
• 5–15 years of relevant quality management experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate EMS to minimize environmental impact and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor operations to meet environmental standards and reduce pollution, emissions and waste.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce contamination and ensure permits and reports are maintained.
• Oversee daily EMS activities and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Train personnel on environmental issues and liaise with TSDFs and regulators.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries and support permit submissions and reporting.

Skills

EMS management

Regulatory compliance

Hazardous waste handling

Staff training

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Chemistry

Tools

Waste tracking systems

Environmental management software

Job description

Position: Environmental Specialist
Salary & Benefits: 100K~130K, Health, Vision, Dental 100% covered by the company, PTO and 401K
Work Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Location: Pasadena Texas

Position Summary:

The Environmental Specialist is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of environmental management systems. The Environmental Specialist oversee the operations of the hazardous material shipping and serve as the designated signatory for plant regulatory affairs.

• Implementing and coordinating environmental management systemsto minimize the organization’s environmental impact, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitoring and regulatingindustrial operations to ensure they meet environmental standards, including reducing pollution, carbon emissions, and waste consumption.
• Developing and implementing effective environmental strategiesto reduce contaminations and ensure compliance with regulations, such as generating environmental reports and maintaining permits.
• Overseeing daily activitiesof team members to maintain the environmental management system(EMS) and ensuring that operations are in compliance with regulations.
• Staying updatedwith environmental trends and legislations to ensure the organization remains compliant and adaptable.
• Collaborating with stakeholders and addressing their concerns
• Training personnelon environmental issues

• Respond to regulatory inquiries
• Represent NCAPP in statutory and regulatory matters
• Authorized and empowered to sign

a) agreements binding company in the field of Environmental Matters; b) TRI Certification (40 CFR 372.2) c) Air Permits and PBRs (30 TAC Chapters 116 and 106) d) Water Quality Applications (30 TAC Chapters 305, 205, 312 and 321) e) Title V and Emissions Banking and Trading (30 TAC 122.165) f) Other permit submissions; g) TSCA documents; h) Pre Manufacturing Notification Documents; i) Chemical Data Reporting Documents; j) Federal and State Governmental Environmental Reports; k) Other Federal and State Governmental Filing Documents; and to PAY any associated fees associated with submission of these documents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains awareness of Safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Maintains awareness of the Environmental policy and objectives. Understand how their responsibilities impact the effectiveness of the environmental management system. (ISO14001)
• Develops and manages the ISO14001 program for the Environment.
• Profile and maintain paperwork for Waste Streams for disposal.
• Set up and make Hazardous Waste shipments for disposal including maintenance of waste records and management of STEERS account.
• Complete the Annual Waste Summary for TCEQ.
• Document and manage the Waste Minimization Plan for Hazardous Waste.
• Conduct, document and record weekly hazardous waste accumulation area inspections.
• Communicate/liason with TSDF company regarding waste profile information, changes to descriptions, manifest issues, etc.
• Complete annual RCRA training to perform the tasks associated with the RCRA Generators requirements as the regulation requires.
• Assess new products and processes and work with Environmental Engineering Consultant to process permit By Rule Air permits for the facility.
• Review existing Permits to ensure overall compliance with regulatory limits.
• Provide production information to Environmental Engineering Consultant to generate the annual Emissions Inventory Report for the TCEQ.
• Generate letter to TCEQ for the semi-annual report to the TCEQ Director applicable to the Federal Air Regulations.
• Assess any process changes or MOC projects for air issues and compliance.
• Oversee the VOC monitoring program to make sure that Nissan is in compliance with the regulations.
• Conduct annual audit of facility to propose updates to the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan per the plan requirements and make sure the plan is updated. Ensure all of the required inspections are completed.
• Renew the Multi Sector General permit each 5 years as required.
• Conduct annual metals monitoring of outfalls (DMR) per the permit requirement.
• Submit annual User Reports to Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority.
• Submit permit amendments and renewals of the GCWDA Permit. Liason with Trecora Chemical as a captured facility.
• Provide information to GCWDA on discharge issues and questions concerning ongoing sample analysis.
• Complete annual TIER II Report.
• Complete Toxic Release Inventory.
• Submit TSCA CDR Report every four years per the TSCA regulations.
• Liason with corporate representatives in Japan and our domestic consultant to complete TSCA new chemical reviews for EPA (PMN, LVE etc.)
• Submit annual emissions report for the Community Action Council (CAC).
• Provides expertise or technical assistance for regulatory, quality and analytical chemistry issues
• Provides support to sales department regarding customer concerns, product quality, analytical and regulatory issues
• Authors, audits, and trains employees on designated plant safety plans.
• Spending authority authorized to $5,000 on PRE-APPROVED annual budget

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university / Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry degree is a plus
• 5~15 years of relevant quality management experience

Language Ability:

The ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management.

Math Ability:

The ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.

Reasoning Ability:

The ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet or Data analysis software; Order processing systems and Project Management software.

Certificates and Licenses:

Certification or relevant experience in all concepts of Quality Management including internal auditing and quality engineering.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.