We are currently seeking a full-time
Environmental Compliance Specialist to join our
Houston, TX office. *Relocation assistance may be awarded to the successful candidate.
This is an excellent opportunity to join and grow with EnSafe while supporting a diverse portfolio of industrial clients across the United States.
As an Environmental Compliance Specialist, you will work on a wide range of environmental compliance and permitting projects in an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration at all levels, a culture of support, and professional growth. EnSafe emphasizes empowering staff to practice our profession passionately and without limitations.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESIn this role, you will:- Prepare environmental compliance reports in accordance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including RCRA, CAA, CWA, and EPCRA.
- Conduct environmental compliance audits and inspections at industrial facilities to evaluate regulatory compliance, identify corrective actions, and develop compliance strategies.
- Prepare Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, and Hazardous Waste Contingency Plans (HWCPs).
- Develop environmental permitting and compliance programs for multiple environmental media, including air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, waste management, and EPCRA reporting requirements.
- Assist clients with environmental permitting, regulatory interpretation, compliance evaluations, and implementation of compliance programs.
- Navigate and interpret local, state, and federal environmental regulations to provide practical and cost-effective compliance solutions.
- Perform labor and material cost estimating to support project planning, proposals, and client engagements.
- Manage environmental compliance projects, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination of project teams.
- Mentor and provide technical support to junior staff.
- Support proposal preparation, cost estimating, and business development activities.
- Develop and expand existing market connections and client relationships to support growth of environmental compliance services.
- Travel periodically to client facilities throughout the United States to perform audits, inspections, and compliance support activities.
- Ensure appropriate corrective and preventive actions are identified and implemented to address compliance concerns.
- Provide project management, coordination, and implementation support for environmental regulatory compliance and permitting projects.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of environmental compliance experience; environmental consulting experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including RCRA, CAA, CWA, and EPCRA.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and navigate complex environmental regulations and apply regulatory requirements to industrial operations.
- Experience managing environmental compliance programs across multiple regulatory media, including air, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, and EPCRA requirements.
- Demonstrated experience preparing environmental compliance reports, plans, permits, and regulatory submissions.
- Project management experience, including developing scopes of work, cost proposals, schedules, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong consulting, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated seller-doer mindset with a proven track record of client engagement, relationship management, and business development.
- Experience developing and maintaining client relationships and identifying opportunities for additional environmental consulting services.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
- Ability to mentor junior staff and effectively collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
- High level of professionalism, accountability, and commitment to client service.
- Willingness and ability to travel overnight as needed to support project requirements.
- Valid U.S. driver's license with the ability to operate a vehicle for project-related travel.
Preferred Skills:- Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or other relevant environmental certification.
- Experience preparing SPCC Plans and SWPPPs.
- Experience with EPCRA Sections 312 and 313 reporting.
- Experience with hazardous waste reporting and compliance programs.
- Experience with air emission source permitting.
- Experience with stormwater and wastewater (NPDES) permitting.
- Experience conducting environmental compliance audits.
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