Sr. Environmental Specialist

Job Description

The Sr. Environmental Specialist’s primary duties are managing the site’s solid waste and supporting the QC lab operations. Responsible for complying with all AIMS HESQ policies and practices, including ISO‑9001, ISO‑14001, ISO‑45001 and RCMS. This includes compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements such as OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, DOT, etc.

The individual works closely with the site Environment Engineer to accomplish environmental goals and training. Peers include other safety and environmental specialists at other sites and Corporate.

Responsible for implementing, coordinating, and maintaining the Houston plant safety, quality and environmental programs and activities to ensure compliance with all Local, State, and Federal laws, regulations and corporate standards.

Participates in other plant activities as needed to improve performance in areas of safety, environmental, reliability, process incident elimination, cost control, and related areas.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Engineering, Chemistry or another related technical field OR Associate’s Degree or relevant certifications may be considered with demonstrated knowledge and years of service taken into account.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in the day‑to‑day involvement in HES activities and handling hazardous & non‑hazardous waste.
• Basic knowledge of state and federal health, safety, and environmental regulations required, with a demonstrated desire to become proficient in all reporting requirements.
• Possess class D license for potable water operator or ability to obtain one.
• Certified forklift operator.
• The Sr. Environmental Specialist is responsible for completing routine and special analytical sample requests as received.
• Completion of all routine and non‑routine solid waste activities. Manage the potable and storm/wastewater discharge requirements.
• Shows strong leadership traits.
• Strong commitment to safety & environmental.
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing, both interpersonally and publicly.
• Ability to influence safety behavior and mindset at all levels of the plant team.
• Must hold self and others highly accountable.
• Effective and sound problem‑solving skills, able to make decisions and result‑oriented.
• Adaptable and flexible to changing priorities and environment.

Global Chemicals Company offering competitive pay and continued career growth opportunity.