Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist

FCX Performance; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a Sr. Environmental Compliance Specialist to lead environmental programs across the enterprise from regulatory compliance to waste reduction and sustainability.

This role oversees DOT HazMat shipping and product compliance responses, reporting to leadership, and collaborating with global operations. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of experience, a Bachelor’s in Environmental Management, CHMM certification, and strong analytical and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management or equivalent.
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or related experience.
• 5–7 years of environmental compliance or DOT HazMat shipping experience.
• Knowledge of REACH, RoHS, TSCA, Prop 65, PFAS, POPs a plus.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead ISO 14001 certification and ongoing improvements.
• Oversee DOT HazMat shipping policies, training, and data management.
• Provide environmental compliance support to worldwide operations across regulatory areas.
• Develop and monitor environmental performance metrics and reporting.
• Coordinate emergency response for spills and regulatory inquiries.
• Participate in due diligence reviews for acquisitions.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management

CHMM certification

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

The Sr. Environmental Compliance Specialist will lead Applied Industrial Technologies and its subsidiaries’ efforts to identify environmental aspects and impacts, comply with regulatory requirements, waste reduction, and continually improve sustainability. As well as overseeing DOT Hazardous Materials Shipping and product compliance responses to stakeholders.

Job Duties

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, founded on the lean model of Plan-Do-Check-Act.
• Lead the ISO 14001 certification process and oversee ongoing maintenance and improvement activities.
• Manage Environmental and DOT Hazardous Materials policies, procedures, and training through the life cycle process including development, commissioning, implementation, reporting, and review.
• Provide environmental compliance support to worldwide operations across a variety of regulatory program areas including hazardous waste, water, air emissions, chemical/spill prevention, community right-to-know regulations, environmental related product compliance, and import/export chemical compliance.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the Environmental compliance calendar and performance to ensure timely and accurate data reviews and reporting.
• Manage responses from regulators regarding non-conformance/compliance with applicable federal, state, and local Environmental regulations and monitor corrective action requirements.
• Manage all aspects of DOT Hazardous Materials Shipping including the maintenance of the Dangerous Goods database and Product Compliance tables within ERP software.
• Provide support for sustainability efforts through pollution prevention, product procurement, waste management and recycling, and the efficient use of natural resources and energy.
• Coordinate, monitor, and report on Environmental indicators (i.e. Hazardous waste generation-US, GHG emissions, etc.), perform related root cause analysis to identify trends, and identify and present continuous improvement opportunities.
• Oversee and act as an advisor of product compliance initiatives with cross-functional constituents including customer requests, surveys, processes, and regulatory updates, and act in an advisory role to sales divisions on product compliance processes.
• Review weekly parts suppression & recode data, monthly field product additions and vendor product changes and update SAP.
• Coordinate and execute emergency response activities involving spills or discharges of hazardous materials and monitor waste disposal practices and procedures for all materials.
• Participate in due diligence audits and reviews for acquisitions.

Requirements

• 5 - 7 years proven professional Environmental Compliance or DOT Hazardous Materials Shipping experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management OR equivalent experience
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or relevant experience in the field of hazardous materials management or a related field
• REACH, RoHS, TSCA, CA Prop 65, PFAS, POP experience / knowledge, a plus
• Computer and MS Office proficiency
• 5+ years technical analysis and report writing experience
• Proven analytical and problem-solving ability, time management, and prioritization skills
• Continuous learning mindset and process application
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including English grammar
• Interpersonal, multi-tasking skills to drive results individually and as part of a team
• This role is assigned to the Applied® Corporate Headquarters in Cleveland, OH and the expectation of being in the office is Monday – Friday.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.