EHS & Operations Specialist Full-Time

About the Role

McGill Environmental Systems is seeking an EHS & Operations Specialist to support environmental, health, safety, and operational programs across its facilities. This role offers a mix of office-based work, facility visits, and limited remote-work flexibility. It is an opportunity for an early-career environmental professional ready to learn, take ownership, and grow in a sustainability-focused industry.

Schedule

• Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with some flexibility based on operational needs and field assignments.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the EHS Manager, the EHS & Operations Specialist will support compliance activities, manage analytical data and reporting, and help implement company-wide safety programs. Collaboration will occur with EHS, Operations, Sales, and Leadership to support informed decisions and continuous improvement across multiple facilities. The position is based in McGill’s Cary, NC office.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage environmental compliance and product-quality data, including laboratory results, trackers, trend analysis, and leadership reports.
• Coordinate analytical information and communicate findings across EHS, Operations, and Sales.
• Manage stormwater inspection programs, documentation, corrective-action tracking, and required regulatory reporting.
• Help implement and administer company-wide safety programs in partnership with facility leadership.
• Conduct facility EHS inspections, assist with audits, and monitor corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver facility-level EHS training on safety, environmental permits, and operational compliance.
• Coordinate employee safety training, onboarding, safety communications, and related documentation.
• Support environmental compliance activities involving SPCC, waste management, and general permit requirements.
• Maintain spreadsheets, dashboards, and reporting tools to track compliance and performance.
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects, providing analytical, administrative, and field support.
• Serve as a secondary administrator for select EHS technologies and program-management systems.

What Makes This Role Different

This role integrates data, compliance, safety, and hands-on facility work. The specialist will learn how environmental and operational programs function across multiple sites and contribute to their consistency and effectiveness.

• Turning laboratory and compliance data into clear, useful information.
• Helping teams understand and follow safety and environmental requirements.
• Visiting facilities and working with site leaders and employees.
• Tracking issues through to completion and supporting continuous improvement.
• Building experience across EHS, operations, and sustainability programs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Comfortable working with laboratory data, spreadsheets, tracking tools, and technical documents.
• Ability to organize, interpret, and communicate data clearly.
• Able to navigate state regulatory websites, reporting portals, and compliance databases.
• Power BI experience is preferred but not required; willingness to learn is expected.
• Valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable.
• Comfortable balancing analytical, administrative, and field-based work.
• Clear written and verbal communicator, able to explain technical information to different audiences.
• Collaborative and comfortable working across teams.
• Adaptable and able to manage multiple facilities, projects, and priorities.
• Willing to learn, ask questions, take initiative, and follow through.
• Interested in environmental compliance, safety programs, data, and operational systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, EHS, Sustainability, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• Relevant internships or hands-on experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Travel Expectations

• Based in Cary, North Carolina.
• Multi-state travel expected to average 25–50%.
• Extended driving periods.
• Occasional overnight stays.
• Additional travel may be required during periods of increased operational or compliance needs.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Regular work in office and industrial facility environments, including outdoor composting and material-processing operations.
• Work areas may involve varying weather conditions, dust, odors, noise, heavy equipment, and vehicle traffic.
• Ability to safely navigate uneven terrain, outdoor work areas, stairs, and facility equipment areas.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb as needed for inspections, training, and operational activities.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (hard hats, safety footwear, high-visibility apparel, and other site-specific protection).
• Some facility activities may require wearing a full-face respirator, subject to required medical evaluation, fit testing, and respirator training in accordance with OSHA requirements.

Pre-Employment Assessment Requirements

• Candidates must successfully complete a computer-based pre-employment assessment.
• A background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review may also be required.

About McGill Environmental Systems

McGill Environmental Systems transforms organic materials into compost, mulch, and soil products that support soil health and sustainable communities. The team works across environmental and operational disciplines to help deliver responsible, high-quality products and services.