Environmental Specialist

Bright Innovation Labs•Coolidge, AZ

59d•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Innovation Labs is a premiere full-service contract manufacturer with true professional expertise and decades of experience producing a wide range of cutting-edge health, beauty and personal care products all developed and manufactured with the highest regard for quality, efficiency and safety. We offer a competitive benefit package for our full-time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, paid vacation and sick days, as well as 401k with a 10% company contribution! SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE The Environmental Specialist will provide technical and regulatory assistance to operations and corporate personnel on environmental issues, project support, and compliance with applicable regulatory and permit requirements.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of 29 CFR 1910 and 40 CFR regulations and requirements.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field required
Five years of related experience preferred.
Five (5+) or more years of environmental regulatory experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Experience with leading strategic projects, people and/or teams
A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Engineering, Environmental Science, or similar
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental permitting processes, as well as interaction with regulatory agencies
Ability to manage multiple permits across large-scale projects with aggressive deadlines
Skilled in developing permitting timelines and integrating them into overall project schedules
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for agency coordination and stakeholder engagement
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external consultants effectively
Commitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance
Proactive approach to identifying and resolving permitting challenges
Regular and reliable attendance onsite
English language and knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. as a pre-condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree desirable.
Master's degree desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintains environmental policies, processes, permits, and compliance documentation; interprets federal, state, and local regulations to ensure adherence
Assesses environmental risks, recommends mitigation strategies, and executes approved actions, including preparation of required regulatory documentation
Leads or supports environmental project planning activities such as scheduling, cost estimation, impact assessments, and reporting. This includes project planning for new product development activities to ensure site compliance.
Prepares and submits complex environmental permit applications, renewals, approvals, and variances, and maintains accurate permitting schedules aligned with project milestones
Monitors regulatory changes (e.g., Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA) and evaluates impacts on project timelines, costs, and compliance obligations
Ensure operations adhere to all environmental laws, regulations, and standards.
Track and analyze environmental performance metrics, identify trends, and recommend improvements to minimize our environmental impact.
Non-compliance events: management of any notices of violation, follow-up reporting, communication to leadership; mitigate ongoing risk; manage follow up corrective action planning.
Support new product development launches as it relates to permits, environmental compliance, and waste management programs.
Lead and oversee environmental initiatives, ensuring program success and client satisfaction.
Sustainability & Climate Action: Support clients in achieving sustainability goals, climate action, and resiliency planning
Environmental Compliance Reports: Lead the preparation and completion of environmental compliance inspections, monitoring, reports, and plans (e.g., SPCC Plan, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, waste reporting).