Corporate Environmental Specialist I

Carpenter Technology•Reading, PA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Carpenter Technology is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Environmental Specialist I to support environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement programs across Carpenter manufacturing and distribution facilities. This role assists in implementing and enhancing environmental programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting ISO 14001 conformance, and contributing to the company's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with facility personnel, engineering, operations, and corporate teams to provide environmental guidance, analyze data, conduct audits, support sustainability reporting, and drive environmental excellence throughout the organization. This position offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to develop expertise in environmental compliance and sustainability within a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related field required.
Understanding of environmental sustainability principles and corporate ESG programs.
Working knowledge of ISO 14001 or other environmental management systems.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret, summarize, and present data effectively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
0-2 years of environmental compliance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Internship experience supporting environmental, sustainability, engineering, or manufacturing operations preferred.
Experience analyzing problems and developing practical solutions in a team-based environment is beneficial.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Ability to comprehend and apply technical and regulatory information.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to present information to individuals and groups in a professional manner.
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels.
Willingness to learn manufacturing processes, environmental regulations, and technical applications.
Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to team objectives.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Minitab, Tableau, or other data visualization and analytical tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct environmental compliance and ISO 14001 internal audits at Carpenter locations.
Support and coordinate company-wide sustainability reporting activities, including data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting.
Prepare environmental audit reports, sustainability reports, technical documentation, and compliance-related communications.
Develop and deliver environmental training programs for facility personnel.
Assist site representatives with environmental permits, regulatory reporting, contingency planning, and technical environmental issues.
Research and interpret federal, state, and local environmental regulations applicable to Carpenter operations.
Support compliance assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist in the development, administration, and maintenance of environmental policies and procedures.
Present environmental, sustainability, and compliance information in both virtual and in-person settings.
Collaborate with operations, engineering, and site personnel to identify and implement practical environmental solutions.
Travel to Carpenter facilities as needed to provide environmental support and training.
Participate in ESG-related initiatives and sustainability performance improvement efforts.
Perform additional environmental and sustainability assignments as required.