Environmental Specialist

Gowan Company • Blytheville, AR

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About The Position

The Environmental Specialist manages environmental compliance programs, regulatory reporting, and sustainability initiatives, and serves as the primary liaison with environmental agencies. The role ensures organizational adherence to environmental regulations while promoting sustainable practices. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position reporting to the Site Manager.

The position oversees environmental reporting and compliance programs, including FIFRA production reporting, Tier II reporting, air permit emissions and compliance, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), hazardous waste reporting, and SPCC plan management. It also involves monthly opacity monitoring using the DOCS II system, coordination with consultants on environmental permitting, and support for RO system regulatory compliance and waste management operations.

The Environmental Specialist leads sustainability initiatives, directs ISO 14001 development, and oversees environmental training programs. Work takes place in office and industrial environments, with outdoor work in varying temperatures and regular PPE use as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a STEM field.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance.
• Expertise in hazardous materials and waste procedures.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in environmental management systems.
• Project management capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Environmental certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental compliance programs and regulatory reporting, including FIFRA production reporting, Tier II reporting, air permit emissions and compliance, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), hazardous waste reporting, and SPCC plan management.
• Conduct monthly opacity monitoring using the DOCS II system.
• Coordinate with consultants on environmental permitting.
• Serve as the main contact for environmental regulatory agencies.
• Lead sustainability initiatives.
• Direct ISO 14001 development.
• Support RO system regulatory compliance.
• Assist with waste management operations.
• Oversee environmental training programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time