Job Title: Environmental Sr. Specialist
Department: Environmental Health & Safety Team
Shift: Core Business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Direct Report: EHS Director
Type: Exempt; Full-time
About the position
We are looking for a Environmental Sr. Specialist to plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, procedures, activities, and staff of the Environmental Unit within the EHS Team. To effectively lead and support technical and behavioral compliance with all environmental related regulations and drive activities for a safe and environmentally sound workplace. To remain up to date with EHS related laws and regulations, communicate timely with the workforce and support modification of company documents and/or practices to ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state and local laws.
Responsibilities are:
Maintaining site’s Environmental Management System to ensure adherence to ISO 14001
Air Permitting & Compliance
Managing all air permits (Title V or Synthetic Minor) including permit applications, renewals, and modifications
Calculating emissions, PTE, and maintaining emission inventories
Conducting monthly/quarterly/annual compliance monitoring and record keeping
Stormwater Compliance
Maintaining SWPPP and ensuring BMP implementation
Conducting monthly, quarterly, and annual stormwater inspections
Performing benchmark sampling and submitting DMRs
Managing corrective actions for exceedances
Wastewater Compliance
Managing wastewater sampling, monitoring, and reporting
Ensuring compliance with discharge limits and pretreatment requirements
Maintaining permits, logs, and corrective actions
Coordinating with municipal or state regulators
Waste & Scrap Handling
Managing industrial waste, scrap, and recycling programs
Ensuring proper labeling, storage, and accumulation area compliance
Coordinating timely waste/scrap pickups to maintain clean operations
Training employees on waste segregation and handling
Conducting routine waste area inspections
Chemical Management
Maintaining SDS library and chemical inventory
Reviewing and approving new chemicals
Ensuring proper storage, labeling, and hazard communication
Supporting process safety and chemical compatibility reviews
Spill Prevention & Response
Maintaining SPCC plan and conducting required inspections
Leading spill response and root cause investigations
Training employees on spill response procedures
Ensuring secondary containment and proper storage of oils/chemicals
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Requirements are:
Education:
(Required) bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or equivalent experience in environmental compliance, air permitting, stormwater/wastewater management, or hazardous materials management may be considered in lieu of degree specialization with a bachelor’s degree in a related field
(Preferred) certifications such as CPESC, RCRA, DOT Hazmat, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, CHMM, and SPCC
Experience:
(Required) 5+ years of relevant experience including ISO 14001 and experience with TDEC air, stormwater, and wastewater permits
(Preferred) experience with hazardous waste and industrial waste management
(Preferred) previous experience in the tire manufacturing industry
Language:
(Required) good command of written and spoken English
Skills & Knowledge:
Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
Law and Government - Knowledge…