EHS Compliance Specialist

Solenis•Suffolk, VA

17h•$77,270 - $113,322•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Compliance Specialist maintains compliance with regulatory, permit, and license requirements in air, water, and waste management. The role evaluates, implements, and maintains workplace environmental programs in accordance with applicable regulatory and corporate requirements, and serves as an environmental resource for plant operations. Responsibilities include supporting environmental permitting for construction projects; maintaining permit monitoring systems, data collection, environmental records, reports, and corporate sustainability metrics; assisting with regulatory agency activities and site inspections; preparing permits, licenses, approvals, and required external reports; monitoring regulatory and industry developments; tracking environmental data and trends; and managing off-site hazardous and non-hazardous waste shipments, the Biennial Waste Report, and waste cost-saving efforts. The position is onsite. Solenis offers competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. The expected compensation range is $77,270 to $113,322, plus discretionary bonuses; compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and other legally permitted factors.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Occupational Health and Safety; other science degrees will be considered.
3–5 years of work experience in manufacturing/industrial environmental systems or a related field.
Knowledge of environmental regulations covering air, water, waste, and EPCRA; pollution control and remediation technology; and environmental auditing.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, and spreadsheet and Access database management.
Experience managing environmental systems and generating environmental reports.
Strong communication and public relations skills.
High integrity, honesty, ethics, respect, and professionalism.
Emergency Response Team membership and spill cleanup experience.
DOT and RCRA experience.
Experience working with air and water permits.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PI Datalink.
Knowledge of ISO 14001 standards.
Knowledge of groundwater management and chemical inventory (SARA 311/312/313).
Knowledge of the Responsible Care Management System (RCMS).

Responsibilities

Support environmental permitting requirements for construction projects.
Support technical monitoring systems and data collection for site permits.
Maintain environmental records, reports, and corporate sustainability metrics.
Assist with regulatory agency activities and site inspections related to air, water, and waste management.
Assist with preparing required permits, licenses, and approvals.
Assist with submitting required reports to external agencies or stakeholders by regulatory deadlines.
Monitor emerging regulatory and industry issues that may affect the facility.
Monitor and track environmental data, including waste generation, water consumption, and energy consumption, for KPI reporting and trend identification.
Ship hazardous and non-hazardous waste off site.
Prepare the Biennial Waste Report.
Implement waste cost-saving efforts.