Environmental & Sustainability Specialist I
HLBMA LLC•Ellabell, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Environmental & Sustainability Specialist I supports environmental compliance activities for manufacturing operations. This role assists in maintaining regulatory compliance programs, supporting environmental permitting and reporting processes, and helping implement environmental management systems under the direction of senior environmental leadership. The Specialist I works cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and EH&S teams to help identify environmental risks, maintain compliance documentation, and support sustainability initiatives. This is an entry-level position with development opportunity into more advanced environmental and sustainability responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Environmental Engineering strongly preferred; Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field also preferred
- Candidates holding a bachelor's degree in another field will be considered with relevant environmental compliance, sustainability, or regulatory experience
- 1 to 3 years of environmental compliance, sustainability, or regulatory reporting experience required
- Relevant internship, co-op, or undergraduate research experience in environmental compliance, sustainability, or a related technical field may be considered in lieu of full-time experience
- Basic understanding of environmental regulations and compliance principles required
- Demonstrated reliable work history and consistent attendance in prior employment
- Working knowledge of EPA and state environmental regulations
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to follow established processes and procedures
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines with supervision
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support production
Nice To Haves
- Relevant internship or co-op experience preferred
- Exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments preferred
- Korean language proficiency preferred to support coordination with Korean headquarters, OEM partners, and technical documentation review
Responsibilities
- Assist with environmental permitting activities including air, wastewater/NPDES, storm water, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and chemical reporting programs
- Support preparation and submission of required regulatory reports such as Tier II, Form R, GHG, SPCC, and related filings
- Maintain compliance calendars and tracking tools to ensure reporting deadlines are met
- Support preparation of documentation for regulatory inspections and audits
- Maintain organized environmental compliance records
- Support implementation and maintenance of the Environmental Management System (EMS) in alignment with ISO 14001 requirements
- Assist with internal environmental audits and corrective action tracking
- Maintain documentation required for ISO certification and compliance
- Collect and compile environmental performance data, including emissions, wastewater discharge, waste generation, and sustainability metrics
- Support development of environmental reports and dashboards for leadership review
- Assist in identifying trends and reporting findings to senior environmental staff
- Assist with sustainability initiatives including waste reduction, recycling, and energy efficiency programs
- Conduct routine environmental inspections within production and administrative areas
- Support environmental incident investigations related to spills, releases, or compliance concerns
- Assist in implementation of corrective and preventive actions
- Provide support to Operations and Engineering teams regarding environmental procedures
- Coordinate with consultants and laboratories as directed by senior environmental staff
- Maintain regular and reliable on-site attendance
- Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain; Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container)
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
