Environmental Specialist

Prosum

Newport Beach, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$106,000–$124,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Support, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electronics, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Work, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Inventory Reports, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Materials Management, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Reports, Regulatory Submissions, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Semiconductors, Stormwater Management, Sustainability, Team Player, Time Management, Waste Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Newport Beach, CA
POSTED
2 days ago
Environmental SpecialistSalary: $106k to $124k Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Environmental Specialist to support environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives within a fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable environmental regulations while partnering with cross-functional teams to support safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in environmental compliance, regulatory reporting, permitting, and environmental management systems, along with the ability to identify and mitigate environmental risks.
Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations related to:
    • Air emissions
    • Hazardous waste
    • Wastewater
    • Stormwater
    • Chemical and hazardous material management
  • Identify compliance risks, permitting gaps, and operational vulnerabilities, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Maintain environmental permits, compliance documentation, emissions inventories, and regulatory reporting records.
  • Manage environmental compliance programs, including hazardous waste management, hazardous material shipping, and spill prevention initiatives.
  • Support air compliance activities such as:
    • Stack testing
    • Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR)
    • Greenhouse Gas (GHG) monitoring
    • Criteria pollutant tracking
  • Monitor wastewater treatment operations and support stormwater management programs.
  • Coordinate and lead environmental inspections, audits, and interactions with regulatory agencies.
  • Conduct facility inspections of environmental control systems, hazardous waste storage areas, and chemical storage locations.
  • Investigate environmental incidents, perform root cause analyses, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Manufacturing, and EHS teams to maintain compliance and improve environmental performance.
  • Develop and maintain environmental procedures, standards, and training materials.
  • Prepare and submit required environmental reports, including emissions inventories, discharge monitoring reports, and other regulatory filings.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting regulatory deadlines.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety & Health, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of Seven (7) years of environmental compliance experience in a manufacturing or other highly regulated industrial environment.
  • Strong understanding of environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and compliance reporting.
  • Experience managing environmental programs related to:
    • Air emissions
    • Hazardous waste
    • Wastewater
    • Stormwater
    • Hazardous materials
  • Experience with environmental audits, inspections, and regulatory agency interactions.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and environmental compliance tracking or reporting systems.
  • Ability to work in industrial or manufacturing environments and conduct field inspections.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting semiconductor, chemical, pharmaceutical, electronics, or other highly regulated manufacturing operations.
  • Familiarity with environmental management systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Experience with environmental permitting and regulatory reporting processes.
What We're Looking For
The successful candidate is a proactive environmental professional who can balance regulatory compliance with operational priorities. They are detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working across multiple departments to drive environmental excellence while supporting business objectives.

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