EHS & Operations Specialist Full-Time | Cary, NC | Multi-State Travel: 25–50%

McGill Environmental Systems Corporation•Cary, NC

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

McGill Environmental Systems is seeking an EHS & Operations Specialist to support environmental, health, safety, and operational programs across its facilities. The role turns data and compliance requirements into reports, practical safety programs, and consistent facility practices. It combines office-based work, facility visits, and limited remote-work flexibility, and is described as an opportunity for an early-career environmental professional to learn, take ownership, and grow. Based in the Cary, North Carolina office, the position reports to the EHS Manager and supports compliance activities, analytical data management and reporting, and company-wide safety programs. The specialist works with EHS, Operations, Sales, and Leadership to support informed decisions and continuous improvement across multiple facilities. Multi-state travel averages 25–50%, including occasional overnight stays; additional travel may be required when operational or compliance needs increase. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility based on operational needs and field assignments. Work takes place in office and industrial facility environments, including outdoor composting and material-processing operations. Conditions may include varying weather, dust, odors, noise, heavy equipment, and vehicle traffic.

Requirements

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.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to company facilities.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Comfort working with laboratory data, spreadsheets, tracking tools, and technical documents.
Ability to organize, interpret, and clearly communicate data and technical information to different audiences.
Ability to navigate state regulatory websites, reporting portals, and compliance databases.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify trends, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Highly organized, dependable, adaptable, and able to manage multiple facilities, projects, and priorities.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
Willingness to learn, ask questions, take initiative, and follow through.
Comfort with analytical, administrative, and field-based work, multi-state travel averaging 25–50%, extended driving periods, and occasional overnight stays.
Ability to safely navigate uneven terrain, outdoor work areas, stairs, and facility equipment areas; stand, walk, bend, and climb as needed; and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including 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.
Successful completion of a computer-based pre-employment assessment; a background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record review may also be required if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Power BI experience; willingness to learn is expected.

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.