Manager, Environmental Affairs

Referral Job Portal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort seeks an Environmental Engineer to support environmental management for the park. You will ensure air emissions, waste, water quality, permitting, and standards compliance while contributing to new and re-commissioning projects.

Responsibilities include coordinating regulatory compliance, developing written programs, educating staff on environmental conditions, and supporting EHS leadership across the site.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret EPA/local environmental regulations and standards.
• Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Ability to plan, organize processes and teams, and deliver executive-level reports.
• Analytical and computer skills.
• Problem solving and strategic thinking.
• Organizational skills and behaviors.
• Multi-tasking and self-starting attitude.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate property-wide environmental risks and prescribe preventive or corrective actions.
• Coordinate compliance with local regulations, permits, and corporate policy.
• Develop and deploy UOR environmental programs and procedures.
• Educate on environmental conditions and foster an eco-conscious culture.
• Develop self-inspection protocols and participate in audits for conformance.
• Support EHS leadership and align goals across the site.
• Ensure participation in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities per policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

EPA regulation interpretation

Strong communication

Planning and organizing

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering/Management/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible to support Environmental management for Universal Orlando Resort. This includes but not limited to air emissions, regulated waste, chemical management, water quality standard conformance, permitting and standards to ensure the park maintains compliance with applicable regulation and corporate standards. Provides direct environmental contributions to new and re-commissioning projects. Provides technical support for Operating Divisions on environmental matters.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates property wide environmental risks and prescribes the necessary preventive or corrective measures in coordination with respective management. Investigates environmental incidents to determine root cause and recommended corrective action.
• Coordinates compliance applicable with Local Environmental regulation/permits as well as corporate policy. Corresponds with regulatory agencies and corporate as needed and accompany regulators during inspections. Remains abreast of ever changing and new regulations through various media sources.
• Develops and deploys UOR environmental written programs and procedures while maintaining consistency with regulations, corporate policy and global EHS activities.
• Educates on existing environmental conditions and fosters an environmentally conscious culture.
• Coordinate with management to develop self-inspection protocols for their specific areas and participate in audits ensure conformance.
• Take action to ensure the role functions cohesively and in alignment with the whole of the site EHS function. Communicates a single EHS vision and mission with one set of established goals and objectives. Supports and collaborates with all EHS peer leadership related to resources and communications for clarity of message with business partners.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Read and interpret EPA and/or local environmental regulations and consensus standards
• Strong communication skills inclusive of good English speaking and writing
• Ability to plan and organize processes and teams of people, maintain schedules, develop and communication summary reports to executive levels of the business.
• Analytical and computer skills
• Problem Solving and strategic thinking
• Organizational skills and behaviors
• Multi-tasking
• Works well with others and a self-starter

SCOPE:

Support of Environmental Management and development of UOR written policy, programs and procedures, associated regulatory training content, regulatory reports, third party audits, and provide consultation services on behalf of UOR EHS.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Chemical Engineering, or other related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ Years: At least 3 years of environmental experience in an industrial setting or related consulting required
• Experience should include EHS management system implementation, risk assessment, supervision, planning, scheduling;
• Theme Park specific experience is highly preferred;
• or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Professional Engineer, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager or other equivalent certification preferred

• Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

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Advertised: Sep 3 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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