Environmental Specialist Senior

International Motors, LLC•Huntsville, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

International’s Huntsville Powertrain Plant is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to support and strengthen how environmental requirements are executed in daily operations. This role is not just about permits and reporting—you will help ensure environmental compliance is clearly understood, consistently applied, and built into how work is done on the floor. You will play a key role in driving compliance and sustainability improvements that protect our environment and our customers, ensuring our processes support both regulatory expectations and the long-term quality and reliability of our products. You’ll work closely with Supervisors, Team Leaders, and support teams to turn environmental requirements into standard work, reinforce expectations, and help the plant stay audit-ready at all times. This role plays a critical part in managing our ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and driving sustainability improvements across the plant, with a strong focus on energy, water, and waste. You will ensure our environmental systems are not only compliant, but actively improving how we operate and reducing overall impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of environmental health and safety experience OR Master's degree and no experience OR At least 3 years of environmental health and safety experience
Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States.
We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Nice To Haves

Owns their work and follows through on details
Is proactive – identifies risks before they become problems
Understands the connection between compliance, sustainability, and customer impact
Builds strong working relationships with operations and support teams
Communicates clearly and simply – avoids overcomplicating requirements
Is comfortable reinforcing expectations and speaking up when something isn’t right
Values consistency over quick fixes
Experience managing or supporting an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, including audits and continuous improvement
Experience driving sustainability initiatives related to energy, water, and waste reduction
Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Working knowledge of environmental compliance requirements (air, water, waste)
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into clear, practical actions for the floor
Strong attention to detail with a focus on consistent execution and follow-through
Experience supporting or participating in audits and regulatory inspections
Ability to identify gaps early and act with urgency to resolve them
Experience improving processes to strengthen compliance and sustainability performance
Understanding of hazardous waste handling, storage, and shipment requirements
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence without authority
Ability to build trust with operations while reinforcing standards
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Basic data tracking and documentation skills to support compliance and audit readiness
Demonstrated ability to connect environmental compliance to operational impact and customer protection

Responsibilities

ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) – daily execution, maintenance, and continuous improvement
Compliance and sustainability performance across air, water, and waste
Energy, water, and waste reduction initiatives that improve both environmental and operational performance
Integration of environmental expectations into daily operations
Audit and inspection readiness at all times
Manage and maintain the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, ensuring it is actively used and not treated as a standalone system
Drive sustainability improvements focused on energy, water, and waste reduction
Identify and implement practical improvements that reduce environmental impact while supporting production needs
Support internal and external ISO 14001 audits, including preparation, execution, and corrective actions
Ensure environmental metrics are tracked, understood, and used to drive improvement, not just reported
Support compliance execution on the floor – verify processes are being followed in real time
Drive improvements that strengthen both compliance and sustainability performance
Translate environmental requirements into clear, practical expectations for operations teams
Assist with environmental audits and inspections – preparation, execution, and follow-up
Monitor environmental conditions and exposures to ensure controls are effective
Identify gaps and escalate early to prevent larger compliance risks
Maintain and support permits (air, water, waste) and associated requirements
Support hazardous waste management including storage, labeling, and shipment
Help develop and deliver training that builds understanding and reinforces correct behaviors
Partner with Supervisors and Team Leaders to reinforce expectations and improve consistency
Serve as a resource for environmental compliance questions and support interpretation of requirements
Maintain accurate documentation and records to support compliance and audit readiness