Environmental Specialist

Seaman • Bristol, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Seaman Corporation is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join its Operations team. Based in Wooster, Ohio, this position reports to the Environmental Manager and maintains processes and records to ensure the Bristol facilities comply with environmental and regulatory requirements. The role coordinates hazardous waste disposal, supports compliance with air, water, and stormwater permits, manages spill corrective actions, conducts routine inspections, serves as the primary contact during impromptu agency inspections, and supports sustainability initiatives.

The Environmental Specialist manages hazardous waste and related databases, conducts inspections and water sampling, monitors facility equipment and data, coordinates vendor inspections and calibrations, maintains hazard communication and contingency-plan documentation, and supports environmental training. The role also collects sustainability and life-cycle-analysis data, communicates compliance issues and recommended improvements to management, develops approaches to resolve identified problems, and maintains a floor presence to support production teams and positive working relationships. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and requires 5% travel.

Requirements

• Vocational degree, technical degree, or 3–5+ years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or operational environment.
• Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical actions in plain language.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel, and Oracle ERP systems or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with chemical handling and preparation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hazardous waste is managed in accordance with regulatory requirements and maintain related databases.
• Perform weekly inspections and manage the relationship with the hazardous waste vendor.
• Conduct monthly SPCC/SWPPP inspections and quarterly water sampling.
• Ensure real-time data is correctly posted to reports generated for Title V.
• Schedule required bag-house inspections and calibrations with outside vendors in accordance with Title V.
• Monitor bag houses and water meters throughout Plants 1 and 2.
• Manage plant hazardous communication programs according to requirements.
• Maintain required Contingency Plans for all Bristol facilities.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheet files at each facility.
• Collect and maintain data for sustainability and life-cycle-analysis initiatives.
• Schedule, attend, or conduct environmental and hazardous-waste training as required.
• Communicate significant issues or developments identified during compliance activities and provide recommended process improvements to management.
• Develop new approaches to solve problems identified during compliance activities.
• Maintain a floor presence to support the production team and foster positive working relationships.
• Coordinate hazardous waste disposal and compliance with air, water, and stormwater permits.
• Manage corrective actions for spills and conduct routine inspections.
• Serve as the primary contact during impromptu agency inspections.
• Support sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

• Company performance bonus in addition to base salary.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays.
• Department outings, holiday parties, and an annual company-wide dinner.

What This Job Offers

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