Environmental Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain environmental compliance with all applicable regulations including but not limited to AQMD, LACSD, CARB, RWQCB, DTSC, CERCLA, CUPA, DOT, EPA and other applicable California and federal regulatory agencies.
• Perform tasks related to HWCL regulatory hazardous waste handling, storage and disposal requirements.
• Monitor and manage levels of hazardous waste at each department’s satellite accumulation area.
• Perform waste determinations of new waste streams.
• Ensure all waste is properly labeled.
• Ensure all waste is properly stored, according to its classification.
• Accurately record and maintain 90-day hazardous waste inventory logs.
• Perform all required hazardous waste and hazardous material storage area inspections.
• Schedule, prepare and assist in the execution of waste shipments in partnership with waste disposal contractor.
• Consolidate and lab pack waste when appropriate.
• Work closely with EHS Technicians and EHS Engineers to ensure regulatory compliance in the management of our environmental programs.
• Perform tasks related to spill response and prevention, including clean up and/or the coordination of cleaning activities with a third party.
• Order and maintain adequate spill supplies such as spill pads, empty drums, secondary containment, and other equipment necessary to maintain safe handling and correct disposal of hazardous waste.
• Perform regular inspections such as: hazardous waste accumulation and storage, universal waste storage, emergency eye wash/shower, SPCC, and SWPPP.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree; OR High school diploma, or equivalency certificate, with 4+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering.
• Experience in the environmental field with 1+ years of environmental and regulatory compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• California regulatory and environmental compliance experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining air emissions permits under South Coast AQMD jurisdiction.
• Experience permitting and maintaining industrial discharges through the Los Angeles County Sanitation District.
• Experience developing and maintaining SWPPPs and site BMPs for RWQCB stormwater compliance.
• Experience with following agencies: AQMD, LACSD, RWQCB, EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation.
• Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solutions.
• Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with other engineers, managers, federal, state and county agencies.
• Ability to handle many projects at once, prioritize work, and work efficiently.
• Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work.

Additional Requirements

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Memphis, TN area.
• Position requires the ability to work overtime hours and/or weekends when needed.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. unassisted.

ITAR Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.