Environmental Specialist

Job Details Engineering Environmental Specialist Lakewood, NJ Job Description Job ID#: 120222

Category:

Engineering Job Type:

Permanent Branch:

Cherry Hill Salary:

$ 70000.00 - $ 90000.00

Phone:

(856) 773-5800 Environmental Specialist This role supports a manufacturing organization by overseeing environmental compliance across air, waste, water, and chemical regulations at a facility level. The position is responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance, managing environmental data and reporting, and supporting environmental management systems in a complex industrial environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations related to air, water, waste, and chemical usage.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain permits, reports, and compliance documentation across environmental programs.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies for inspections, audits, and compliance inquiries.
• Collect, track, and report environmental data for internal metrics and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate environmental testing, monitoring, and reporting for air, water, and waste systems.
• Manage waste disposal and recycling programs, including vendor coordination and facility audits.
• Maintain and support the Environmental Management System (ISO 14001), including procedures, audits, corrective actions, and compliance tracking.
• Conduct environmental training, including hazardous waste and compliance practices.
• Track energy usage and support sustainability initiatives, including carbon footprint reporting and reduction efforts.
• Participate in internal and external audits, including corporate and third-party environmental reviews.
• Support incident investigations related to environmental events, including spills and releases.
• Maintain environmental tracking systems and databases.
• Support regulatory requirements related to material handling and transportation.
• Manage multiple priorities and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements Requirements:

• Availability to work a standard Monday through Friday schedule in an onsite manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of environmental compliance experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Experience working directly with regulatory agencies or compliance inspections.
• Experience preparing environmental reports and plans (e.g., TRI, SPCC, SWPPP, air and water permits).
• Familiarity with Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001) preferred.
• Advanced Excel and data tracking/reporting skills.
• Ability to manage and submit data through regulatory systems and government platforms.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• DOT Hazmat awareness or certification preferred.

ISO 14001

auditor certification is a plus.

Call to action:

If you have a strong background in environmental compliance and want to take ownership of regulatory and sustainability initiatives in a manufacturing environment, apply today.

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