Environmental Compliance Specialist

VoltaGrid•Granbury, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

VoltaGrid is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist for its Propell manufacturing facility in Granbury, Texas. This on-site environmental generalist supports equipment manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, painting, blasting, maintenance, and refurbishment. The role works with production and shop supervisors, Maintenance, Engineering, and the Environmental team to implement environmental procedures through field inspections, training, data tracking, corrective actions, and environmental review of production changes and facility growth. The specialist manages environmental compliance activities involving industrial and hazardous waste, paint booths and abrasive blasting, air emissions, engine and generator testing where applicable, spill prevention and oil management, stormwater and water management, environmental reporting, facility changes, inspections, training, agency requests, and organized compliance records. The position is responsible for coordinating with internal personnel, vendors, laboratories, consultants, and contractors to maintain applicable permits, plans, records, and corrective actions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and practical experience.
At least five years of environmental compliance experience in manufacturing, fabrication, equipment assembly, maintenance, or another industrial setting.
Working knowledge of waste management, SPCC, and industrial stormwater programs, and basic air compliance, including applicable TCEQ and U.S. EPA requirements.
Experience conducting inspections, maintaining compliance records, tracking material usage or waste quantities, and coordinating corrective actions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and electronic recordkeeping; ability to review data, perform routine calculations, and manage recurring deadlines.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and build effective relationships with shop personnel, supervisors, and technical staff.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with paint booths, abrasive blasting, dust collection, parts cleaning, and waste or fluid management during equipment assembly, service, or refurbishment.
Experience preparing waste profiles and manifests, maintaining SPCC plans and SWP3s, reviewing air permit conditions, and supporting Texas environmental reporting.
Experience with environmental compliance software, TCEQ electronic reporting systems, contractor coordination, and employee training.
Experience supporting environmental compliance for engine or generator testing.

Responsibilities

Support environmental controls and records for fabrication and assembly activities, including welding, cutting, grinding, and parts cleaning.
Coordinate proper handling and storage of lubricants, hydraulic fluids, coolants, batteries, and assembly chemicals, including fluid filling, draining, and equipment preparation for shipment.
Work with service personnel to identify and manage residual fluids and materials in returned equipment before refurbishment, repair, storage, or disposal.
Track hazardous and nonhazardous industrial waste, used oil, universal waste, and recyclable materials through final disposition; maintain waste inventories and evaluate changes in generator status.
Coordinate waste characterization, sampling, profiles, and classification for manufacturing and service waste streams.
Inspect waste accumulation areas for labeling, container condition, segregation, storage practices, accumulation dates, and applicable limits; resolve deficiencies with responsible personnel.
Coordinate approved waste vendors and pickups, and maintain manifests, shipping records, disposal documentation, registrations, and reports.
Support recycling of metal scrap and other recoverable materials.
Track coatings, solvents, and blast media and maintain safety data sheets, product data, emissions calculations, and compliance records.
Maintain applicable VOC, HAP, and particulate emissions calculations, operating records, and rolling totals.
Inspect paint booths, blasting enclosures, filters, dust collectors, and exhaust systems; coordinate maintenance and document filter changes, inspections, operating conditions, and corrective actions.
Work with operators to maintain compliant surface preparation, coating, parts cleaning, material storage, overspray control, dust containment, and spent media practices.
Where engines or generator packages are operated or load-tested on site, track equipment identification, test hours, fuel use, emissions, and records required by applicable air authorizations.
Coordinate environmental review of proposed engine or generator testing with Engineering and the Environmental team before testing begins or changes, and communicate applicable limits to test personnel.
Maintain and implement SPCC plans with the Environmental team; coordinate technical reviews and updates when oil storage or facility operations change.
Maintain inventories of oil storage and oil-filled equipment; inspect tanks, drums, fluid transfer areas, containment, and spill supplies, and track findings to closure.
Support spill prevention training, release response, cleanup, incident documentation, and evaluation of reporting obligations; escalate releases and coordinate notifications with Environmental leadership.
Maintain and implement the facility SWP3/SWPPP, including site maps, drainage information, pollutant source inventories, and best management practices.
Conduct required stormwater inspections and visual assessments; coordinate sampling and laboratory services, review results, maintain records, and support reporting.
Protect drains and outfalls and control rainfall exposure and runoff from outdoor equipment, parts, scrap, loading, and waste areas.
Coordinate housekeeping and corrective actions with Operations; support management of equipment wash water, parts-cleaning liquids, process wastewater, and other discharges, including review before new activities begin.
Maintain a compliance calendar for permits, inspections, monitoring, training, renewals, and reports; track completion and elevate overdue items or potential noncompliance.
Review new production lines, paint booths, blasting equipment, testing activities, storage areas, and changes in chemicals or production rates with Engineering and Operations; coordinate required environmental authorizations and plan updates before implementation.
Maintain chemical inventories and support applicable Tier II, emissions inventory, waste, and other environmental reporting; reconcile purchasing, production, service, and shipment records.
Conduct facility walkthroughs and internal audits; document findings, assign corrective actions with responsible supervisors, and verify completion.
Train employees on waste handling, paint booth and blasting requirements, fluid handling, spill prevention, and stormwater controls; maintain training records and accessible work instructions.
Support agency inspections and information requests, coordinate environmental consultants and contractors, and maintain organized records in company compliance systems, spreadsheets, and facility files.