Field Environmental Controls Specialist

Radius Recycling; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Radius Recycling seeks an Environmental Control Systems Operator (ECSO) to join our Environmental Department in Tacoma, WA. The ECSO will operate and maintain stormwater and air discharge control systems, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local permits, and support REMs and facility managers with accurate environmental data.

The role requires 3–5 years related experience, PLC familiarity, field sampling, and a commitment to safe, compliant operations across multiple sites, with

Qualifications

• Extensive applied environmental or manufacturing control system operational experience.
• 3–5 years’ experience operating environmental or manufacturing control systems; PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an applied science discipline is preferred but not required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and ability to drive an automobile.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain stormwater treatment and air discharge control systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and permits.
• Collect, evaluate, and report environmental data; maintain permit-related records.
• Coordinate with REMs, facility managers, and contractors for ECS installation and maintenance.
• Travel to local and regional facilities; respond to environmental incidents when needed.
• Assist with permitting of ECS equipment and budgeting for O&M and capital projects.

Skills

Environmental controls

Field sampling

Regulatory compliance

PLC operation

Safety adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or applied science

Tools

PLC programming

Microsoft Office

Environmental management systems

Job description

Radius Recycling seeks an Environmental Control Systems Operator (ECSO) to join our Environmental Department in Tacoma, WA. The ECSO will operate and maintain stormwater and air discharge control systems, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local permits, and support REMs and facility managers with accurate environmental data.

The role requires 3–5 years related experience, PLC familiarity, field sampling, and a commitment to safe, compliant operations across multiple sites, with