Environmental Specialist I

Centrus Energy • Oak Ridge, TN

7d

About The Position

Are you passionate about regulatory compliance? We are looking for a
proactive Environmental & Waste Management Specialist to join our team. In this
role, you won't just track waste, you will manage the full lifecycle of waste
streams and participate in site environmental compliance. This role will drive
waste reduction initiatives and ensure our site operates safely and sustainably.
You will act as the go-to expert for waste characterization, vendor oversight,
and regulatory compliance, ensuring we not only meet, but exceed, federal,
state, and local standards. Additionally, you will help participate as the go to
expert for site environmental protection, vendors oversite, and ensuring
regulatory compliance in water permitting, spill prevention control and
countermeasures, and air permitting.

Requirements

• Education: Associate’s degree in environmental science, Waste Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience (2+ years) in environmental compliance, waste management, or hazardous materials handling.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and state/local environmental regulations.
• Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with a passion for problem-solving in the field.

Responsibilities

• Drive Compliance: Lead periodic waste inspections and stormwater monitoring, turning audits into actionable improvements for site compliance and safety.
• Waste Lifecycle Management: Track waste generation from start to finish, determining, classifying, and coordinating shipments to minimize our environmental footprint
• Strategic Reporting & Auditing: Own the preparation of annual environmental/waste reports and take the lead on auditing waste vendors to ensure high standards.
• Regulatory & Permitting Expert: Proactively assist with environmental permit applications, renewals, and modifications, ensuring all operations are permitted.
• Continuous Improvement: Review procedures, engineering design packages, and maintenance work packages to integrate sustainability and safety into the company’s core operations.
• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate non-compliance issues and implement corrective actions, turning challenges into learning opportunities.
• Training & Compliance Advocacy: Develop and update training documents, educating staff on best practices to build a strong culture of environmental responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree