Job Summary
Working under the direction of the site Environmental, Health and Safety Manager, the Environmental Specialist (ES) will be responsible for implementing and maintaining an Environmental Management System (EMS) that includes a myriad of activities and responsibilities pertaining to the effective deployment of environmental programs.
Salary Range: $80 – $100K
Primary Responsibilities
- Act as a liaison with local, state and federal agencies and customers.
- Develop and implement programs to ensure regulatory compliance obligations are fulfilled in a cost-effective manner and that environmental risks are effectively managed.
- Data collection, analysis, and preparation of related environmental reports are a major work activity.
- Work includes communicating requirements to site employees, contractors, and customers. Specific focus areas include air quality permitting and emissions data management, stormwater/ NPDES/ Industrial discharge programs, hazardous materials/waste management, and regulatory submission of reports and data for these and similar other environmental media.
- Supports of health, safety and wellness activities as an expanded role including other related job duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- 2+ years environmental experience in industrial/manufacturing setting
- Must possess above average computer skills including substantial capability in data management using MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Experience coordinating complex projects/regulatory action
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to discuss/present technical information to junior and senior leadership
- Ability to interact effectively with diverse workforce and customers
- Able to coordinate multiple priorities in fast-paced environmental with little oversight or supervision
- Valid CA driver’s license and US person document
- Experience with Local, State and Federal regulatory agencies and regulations
- Experience leading teams and projects
- Rubber components, aerospace manufacturing, health and safety experience is a plus.
Kirkhill, Inc. Competencies
- Customer Focus – Knows and understands the needs of internal and external customers. Is results oriented and works hard to consistently provide exceptional service.
- Ethics and Values – Adheres to an effective set of core values and beliefs and acts in accordance. Rewards the right values and disapproves of others.
- Problem Solving – Looks beyond the obvious to find effective solutions.
- Integrity and Trust – Widely trusted and seen as direct and truthful.
- Functional/Technical Skills – Possesses the skills to be effective in the job. Has the skills to perform the job at a high level of accomplishment.
- Listening – Practices active and attentive listening, able to hear others.
- Action-oriented – Full of energy, willing to take action.
- Composure – Cool under pressure, not knocked off balance by the unexpected, is a settling influence.
- Values Diversity – Supports fair and equal treatment for all.
Education/Previous Experience Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years work experience
Kirkhill, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All successful candidates must submit to post offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen and background check as a condition of employment.