Environmental Specialist, NA

Vantage Data Centers•Ashburn, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Specialist is responsible for supporting environmental compliance programs at assigned data center campuses. This role serves as the local environmental resource, helping ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, permits, company standards, and regulatory commitments. The Environmental Specialist works closely with Site Operations, Construction, Engineering, contractors, and EHS personnel to identify environmental risks, conduct inspections, maintain compliance documentation, support audits, and drive corrective actions to closure. This position plays a critical role in maintaining Vantage's audit-ready environmental compliance posture while supporting safe and reliable operation of mission-critical facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Chemistry, or Science related field.
5+ years of environmental compliance experience.
Knowledge of: EPA regulations, Air Regulations, Environmental permitting, SPCC programs, Waste-management requirements, Stormwater compliance.
Experience conducting inspections, audits, or compliance assessments.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and regulatory deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in data centers, chemicals, oil and gas, manufacturing, utility, or energy environments.
Experience supporting environmental compliance at operating facilities or construction sites.
Experience with environmental management systems (ex: ISO 14000).
CHMM, REM, or related environmental certifications.

Responsibilities

Support compliance with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local environmental regulations.
Assist in the implementation of environmental compliance programs and standards.
Monitor compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements.
Track regulatory commitments, inspections, reporting deadlines, and permit conditions.
Escalate compliance concerns and emerging environmental risks to leadership.
Conduct routine environmental inspections of operational facilities and construction activities.
Verify compliance with: Environmental permits, SPCC requirements, Waste-management requirements, Chemical-management requirements, Stormwater controls.
Document findings and track corrective actions.
Participate in internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
Assist in preparing sites for environmental inspections and assessments.
Support implementation and maintenance of campus environmental programs, including: Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), Air-permit compliance, Stormwater management, Waste management, Spill response and reporting.
Environmental compliance documentation.
Assist with permit renewals, records management, inspections, and regulatory reporting activities.
Respond to environmental incidents, spills, releases, and permit deviations.
Assist with containment, cleanup coordination, waste disposal, and documentation.
Support incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
Track corrective actions and verify completion.
Participate in emergency response exercises and drills involving environmental scenarios.
Maintain environmental compliance records and documentation.
Update compliance management systems, trackers, and dashboards.
Support maintenance of: Permit inventories, Compliance calendars, Inspection records, Spill records, Training records, Corrective-action logs.
Ensure environmental documentation remains complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
Deliver environmental compliance awareness training.
Promote environmental stewardship and compliance expectations.
Support training related to: Spill prevention and response, Waste management, Chemical management, Environmental incident reporting, Site environmental procedures.
Help ensure employees and contractors understand their environmental responsibilities.