Environmental Generalist

Cologix•Columbus, OH

11d•$70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Environmental Generalist to join our Data Center Operations team working under our Director of Safety and Environmental Compliance. In this role, you will provide essential support to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards in the United States and Canada, with a primary focus on environmental programs while also assisting in safety compliance. Your responsibilities will include managing regulatory obligations such as EPCRA reporting, air permitting, and waste management, while fostering a culture of sustainability and environmental stewardship across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Safety, or a related field.
2-5+ years of experience in environmental compliance, preferably in industrial or data center environments.
Familiarity with US and Canadian environmental regulations, including EPCRA, air permitting, hazardous materials management, refrigerants, and waste programs.
Strong analytical, data quality trouble shooting, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with teams across multiple locations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to travel 10% of the time.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of safety regulations in US and Canada (OSHA, provincial standards).
Experience working in technology or data center environments.
Experience with ISO14001 or similar environmental management systems.

Responsibilities

Environmental Compliance and Management: Assist in managing compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local environmental regulations, including but not limited to EPCRA, air permitting, SPCC, hazardous materials reporting, and other required programs.
Support the preparation and submission of environmental reports, permits, and records to regulatory agencies.
Conduct regular environmental audits, inspections, and assessments to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
Assist with monitoring and tracking environmental metrics, including emissions, waste, and water usage, and recommend initiatives to improve sustainability.
Provide technical support and guidance on environmental matters to various departments.
Other duties as assigned.
Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) Coordinate internal teams to maintain and update environmental management systems (EMS- ISO 14001).
Support ongoing implementation and continuous improvement of ISO-14001 EMS.
Manage EMS documentation, procedures, and records.
Participate in internal audits and management reviews
Air Quality and Permitting: Assist in obtaining and maintaining air permits, including tracking emission sources and permit conditions.
Ensure accurate recordkeeping and reporting for air quality compliance, including emissions inventories and deviation reporting on a quarterly and annual basis.
EPCRA and Hazardous Materials Management: Prepare and file EPCRA Tier II reports on an annual basis.
Assist in the management hazardous materials inventories and ensure proper labeling, storage, and disposal practices in alignment with regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with site teams to maintain compliance with emergency response planning and community notification requirements.
Ensure compliance with refrigerant regulations in US & Canada, help maintain usage, inventory, leak/repair activities.
Support compliance for fuel storage systems including diesel generators and associated tanks (AST/UST as applicable)
Coordinate fuel permitting, registrations, and inspections
Maintain and support new implementation of Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) programs
Assist in spill response planning, training, and incident follow-up
Safety & Training Support: Collaborate with safety teams to support compliance with OSHA (US) and provincial (Canada) occupational safety standards.
Participate in the development and delivery of environmental and safety training programs for data center staff.
Assist in incident investigations related to environmental and safety issues, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
Sustainability Initiatives: Support company sustainability goals by identifying opportunities to reduce environmental impact and enhance energy efficiency.
Engage with cross-functional teams to develop and implement green initiatives and environmental improvement projects.