Environmental Specialist

Job Summary

The Environmental Specialist will provide technical and regulatory assistance to operations and corporate personnel on environmental issues, project support, and compliance with applicable regulatory and permit requirements.

• Maintain environmental policies, processes, permits, and compliance documentation; interpret federal, state, and local regulations to ensure adherence.
• Assess environmental risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and execute approved actions, including preparation of required regulatory documentation.
• Lead or support environmental project planning activities such as scheduling, cost estimation, impact assessments, and reporting, including project planning for new product development activities to ensure site compliance.
• Prepare and submit complex environmental permit applications, renewals, approvals, and variances, and maintain accurate permitting schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Monitor regulatory changes (e.g., Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA) and evaluate impacts on project timelines, costs, and compliance obligations.
• Ensure operations adhere to all environmental laws, regulations, and standards.
• Track and analyze environmental performance metrics, identify trends, and recommend improvements to minimize environmental impact.
• Manage non‑compliance events, including any notices of violation, follow‑up reporting, communication to leadership, mitigation of ongoing risk, and management of corrective action planning.
• Support new product development launches as it relates to permits, environmental compliance, and waste management programs.
• Lead and oversee environmental initiatives, ensuring program success and client satisfaction.
• Support clients in achieving sustainability goals, climate action, and resiliency planning.
• Lead the preparation and completion of environmental compliance inspections, monitoring, reports, and plans (e.g., SPCC Plan, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, waste reporting).

• Extensive knowledge of 29 CFR 1910 and 40 CFR regulations and requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field;
Master’s degree desirable.

Preferred:
Five (5+) years of environmental regulatory experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, demonstrated ability to lead strategic projects and manage multiple permits, strong knowledge of federal and state environmental permitting processes, and experience interacting with regulatory agencies.

During duties, employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, occasionally to fumes or airborne particles, and operates in a moderate noise environment.

Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections; prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

This is a full‑time position. Base days and hours:
Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day depending on shift assigned.

No travel expected for this position.

English language and knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. as a pre‑condition of employment.

Bright Innovation Labs is an equal opportunity employer. Bright Innovation Labs does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Subject to change.