Environmental Specialist

A leading aluminum manufacturing organization is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join its team and support ongoing success and growth within the aluminum industry.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies with an emphasis in general earth and physical sciences, or a related discipline
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
• Understanding of environmental sampling procedures
• Knowledge of field quality assurance to ensure the integrity of collected data and samples

• Learn, accept, and uphold the organization's purpose, vision, and values
• Conduct routine environmental compliance testing and reporting, including:
  • Surface and groundwater sampling
  • Soil sampling
  • Ambient air monitoring
• Perform regulatory compliance monitoring and sampling in accordance with required methods and standards, including air, water, waste, and wildlife
• Interface with state regulatory agencies during inspections, audits, and sampling activities
• Communicate results of environmental audits to assess compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements
• Conduct non-routine sampling for special project data collection
• Perform calibration and maintenance of environmental laboratory and field-testing equipment, including recordkeeping
• Maintain inventory of technical supplies
• Ensure proper disposition of hazardous waste as determined by the technical team or team leader
• Complete annual training related to hazardous waste disposal and Department of Transportation requirements
• Conduct environmental audits to ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations
• Participate in professional development, training, and learning opportunities to enhance skills and competencies