Senior Environmental Specialist

The Richmond Group USA; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TRG Manufacturing Search Division is seeking a Senior EHS Specialist to lead environmental, health and safety programs across five facilities in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The role reports to the company President and sits on the plant leadership team, driving improvements and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will manage Title V permitting, hazardous waste, wastewater, emissions monitoring, and safety data programs while providing training and inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of EHS and regulatory compliance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong experience with Title V permitting, hazardous waste, and wastewater compliance.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DEQ, DOT, RCRA, and SDS requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to travel between company facilities; relevant certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Title V permitting, hazardous waste, wastewater testing, and emissions monitoring.
• Manage regulatory reporting and Safety Data Sheets.
• Provide EHS guidance and training, conduct compliance inspections, and lead investigations.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, DEQ, DOT, and other requirements.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and keep permits, audits, and reports on schedule.
• Serve as EHS subject-matter expert with autonomy and a path to leadership succession.

Skills

EHS regulatory compliance

Environmental permitting

Hazardous waste management

Wastewater compliance

OSHA/EPA/DEQ/DOT knowledge

Leadership

Travel between facilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Engineering

Job description

TRG Manufacturing Search Division is leading the search for a Senior EHS Specialist (Multi-Site) to join a leading producer of specialty materials serving major manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, defense, and composites industries. This highly visible role reports directly to the company President and serves on the plant leadership team.

The ideal candidate will bring strong environmental compliance experience and the organizational skills to manage EHS programs across five facilities in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. You will oversee Title V permitting, hazardous waste, wastewater testing, emissions monitoring, regulatory reporting, and Safety Data Sheets.

You will provide EHS guidance and training, conduct compliance inspections, lead incident investigations, and maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, DEQ, DOT, and other requirements. You will also work with regulatory agencies and keep permits, audits, and reports on schedule.

This is an opportunity to join a well-organized EHS program with strong systems, an excellent safety record, support from an occupational health nurse, and significant autonomy. You will have the freedom to explore improvements while becoming the company’s EHS subject-matter expert, with a clear path to succeed the current EHS leader.

Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of EHS and regulatory compliance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong environmental experience, including Title V permitting, hazardous waste, and wastewater compliance
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DEQ, DOT, RCRA, and Safety Data Sheet requirements
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel between company facilities as needed; current RCRA, DOT, OSHA, or auditor certifications are a plus

Please note that candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship to be considered for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.