EHS Compliance Specialist

Diversey•Suffolk, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Compliance Specialist maintains compliance with regulatory, permit, and license requirements for air, water, and waste management. The role evaluates, implements, and maintains workplace environmental programs consistent with applicable regulations and corporate requirements, and serves as an environmental resource for plant operations. The position supports environmental permitting for construction projects; technical monitoring systems and permit data collection; environmental records, reports, and corporate sustainability metrics; and regulatory-agency activities, including site inspections. It also assists with permits, licenses, approvals, and external reporting; monitors emerging regulatory and industry issues; tracks environmental data and KPI trends; and manages off-site shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, Biennial Waste Reports, and waste-cost-saving efforts. Solenis offers competitive compensation, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. The expected compensation range is $77,270–$113,322, plus discretionary bonuses; actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and other legally permitted factors. Solenis is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

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 or 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.
Good working functionality with PC programs, including Microsoft Office.
Strong Excel skills.
Good communication and public relations skills.
High integrity, honesty, ethics, respect, and professionalism.
Experience managing environmental systems and generating environmental reports.
DOT and RCRA experience.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain compliance with regulatory, permit, and license requirements in air, water, and waste management.
Evaluate, implement, and maintain workplace environmental programs consistent with regulatory and corporate requirements.
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 in air, water, and waste management, including site inspections.
Assist with preparing required permits, licenses, and approvals.
Submit 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, and implement waste-cost-saving efforts.
Participate as an Emergency Response Team member and support spill cleanup.