Environmental & Sustainability Specialist I

HLBMA LLC•Ellabell, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist I, Environmental & Sustainability 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field required
0–3 years of environmental compliance, sustainability, or regulatory reporting experience
Exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments preferred
Basic understanding of environmental regulations and compliance principles
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
Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following PPE for periods of up to 12 hours: safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, nitrile gloves, ear protection, and cleanroom suit
Must be able to repeatedly lift, push, and pull materials or equipment for periods of up to 12 hours
Must be able to repeatedly stoop, twist, and bend for periods of up to 12 hours
Must be able to repeatedly reach overhead for periods of up to 12 hours
Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods
Must be able to use hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, and computer systems

Nice To Haves

Relevant internship or co-op experience 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 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