Environmental Specialist
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance & Protection, Environmental Engineer, Waste Management, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
The Environmental Specialist is responsible for
managing and executing multi-media environmental compliance programs
in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. This role requires
hands-on ownership of air quality, hazardous waste, stormwater, and wastewater programs
in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, with a strong emphasis on
California-specific requirements
.
This position serves as the
primary environmental subject matter expert
for the facility, ensuring compliance with agencies such as
SCAQMD, DTSC, CUPA, LACSD and California Water Boards
. The Environmental Specialist will lead regulatory reporting, inspections, and audits, while partnering with operations, engineering, and leadership to maintain full environmental compliance and minimize risk.
- Manage environmental compliance programs across
air, hazardous waste, stormwater, and wastewater - Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (EPA, DTSC, SCAQMD, CUPA, LACSD, and Water Boards)
- Interpret environmental permits and ensure adherence to permit conditions and regulatory requirements
- Manage facility air permits and ensure compliance with permit conditions
- Track emissions (VOC/HAP) and prepare
annual emissions inventories/reporting (AER) - Evaluate process changes for regulatory applicability and compliance
- Oversee hazardous waste programs including:
- Coordinate hazardous waste disposal vendors and ensure regulatory compliance
- Manage
Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBP)and chemical inventory reporting - Maintain compliance within the
California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) - Above ground storage tank (SPCC/APSA) requirements
- Develop and maintain the
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) - Conduct stormwater inspections, sampling, and reporting
- Ensure compliance with the
California Industrial General Permit (IGP)via SMARTS
- Support industrial wastewater permit compliance, including:
- Conduct internal environmental audits and facility inspections
- Lead and support regulatory inspections (AQMD, DTSC, CUPA, LACSD, and Water Boards)
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports and maintain compliance documentation
- Investigate environmental incidents and compliance deviations
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
- Identify opportunities for waste reduction, emissions reduction, and environmental performance improvement
- Develop and deliver environmental compliance training to site personnel
- Partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering to support compliance initiatives
- Serve as environmental SME for projects, process changes, and new equipment
- Bachelor’s degree in
Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering
, or related field
- 3–7+ years of environmental compliance experience
in manufacturing, aerospace, or industrial environments - Demonstrated experience managing
multi-media environmental programs
(air, waste, water) - Direct experience with
California environmental regulations
, including:
- Experience preparing and submitting environmental reports:
- Knowledge of:
- Ability to interpret regulatory requirements, permits, and compliance obligations
- Experience supporting or leading environmental audits and regulatory inspections
- Strong documentation, organization, and data tracking skills
- Proficiency with Excel and environmental reporting systems
- Experience in
aerospace, coatings, metal finishing, or chemical manufacturing environments - Familiarity with:
- Experience with:
- Professional certifications (preferred but not required):
- Ability to independently manage environmental compliance programs with minimal oversight
- Confidence interacting directly with regulatory agencies and leading inspections
- Strong understanding of California environmental…
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