Environmental Specialist

Amrize • Saginaw, MI

53d

About The Position

The Entry-Level Environmental Specialist works directly with facility leadership and senior safety personnel to support day-to-day regulatory compliance, hazardous waste tracking, and recordkeeping for thermal treatment operations. The position provides hands-on experience in environmental reporting, internal auditing, and regulatory alignment with EPA and OSHA standards.

The specialist supports environmental documentation and records, hazardous waste handling, operational monitoring, compliance inspections, regulatory reporting, employee training, emergency preparedness, and coordination with operations, safety, and engineering staff. The role also involves learning specialized hazardous waste, air emissions, and thermal treatment protocols on the job.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, completed or near completion, in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a closely related scientific or technical field.
• Entry-level experience: 0–2 years of relevant internship, co-op, or academic laboratory/project experience.
• Basic coursework or familiarity with federal EPA/RCRA and state environmental regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong document organization abilities.
• Proficiency in standard office software, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to pass required background checks and obtain facility clearance as needed.
• Willingness to learn specialized hazardous waste, air emissions, and thermal treatment protocols on the job.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or academic project experience related to industrial compliance, hazardous waste handling, or environmental sampling.
• Initial RCRA or OSHA 24/40-Hour HAZWOPER coursework or certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and updating the facility’s Permit Operating Record, waste analysis plans, contingency plans, and employee training logs.
• Learn and assist with hazardous waste characterization, labeling, manifesting, storage time-limit tracking, and recordkeeping under 40 CFR Parts 260–270 and 30 TAC Chapter 335.
• Assist with tracking permit conditions, thermal treatment unit operating parameters, and environmental monitoring data.
• Participate in routine internal compliance audits and self-inspections to identify and proactively resolve potential issues.
• Support senior staff in gathering data and preparing routine regulatory reports, including Biennial Reports, exception notifications, and permit deviation reports.
• Assist with delivering and tracking required initial and annual refresher training in RCRA, safety, and environmental topics for facility personnel.
• Help support regulatory inspection readiness and participate in emergency preparedness planning for energetic materials handling.
• Work with operations, safety, and engineering staff to ensure day-to-day activities align with regulatory permits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level