Environmental Specialist

Island Energy Services (IES) is a locally managed and headquartered company offering attractive and stable career opportunities within Hawai’i’s highly competitive energy sector. We are proud to be a local company and a leader in the logistics and distribution of energy products through our network of six terminals and 50 (and growing) retail locations throughout Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, Moloka’i and Hawai‘i islands.

IES is the official licensee of the Texaco brand in Hawai‘i. IES’ success is derived from our management’s keen understanding of what it takes to remain as a highly innovative business, placing significant emphasis on four key company values: “Kīnāʻole” – to do the right thing, “Aloha” – having respect for people, “Lōkahi” – teamwork, and “Hoʻohana” – work purposeful with intention.

These set of values set employee performance standards and are imbedded in our decision-making process through execution of work deliverables. IES’ strong commitment to a Culture of Excellence is embodied through our actions of the 4 B’s: how we Believe, Behave, Belong and Become. To achieve this culture, IES employs a highly trained, highly skilled, dedicated and passionate work force that collectively operates, enhances, and strategically drives both our Retail and Terminal Logistics business units.

Under the guidance of the IES Technical Manager (or designee), Environmental Specialist I will support the Environmental team at an active bulk fuels terminal, located in Kapolei, Oahu, Hawaii. This role offers a mix of field and office work, with a focus on helping the team maintain compliance with environmental regulations related to petroleum storage, handling, and distribution. Environmental Specialist I will gain hands‑on experience with waste management, air emissions, spill prevention, stormwater programs, and environmental reporting within a fuel logistics operation.

Occasional inter-island travel may be necessary to support neighbour island compliance activities.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Valid Driver’s License

• Strong attention to detail, especially in recordkeeping
• Good analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Positive attitude and team orientated spirit
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Reliable and dependable; follows direction and is open to feedback
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and proper use of equipment and procedures

• Willingness to embrace and demonstrate IES core values:
  Kina’ole, Aloha, Lōkahi, and Ho‘ohana
• This is a safety‑sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing
• Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within 60 days of hire

• Support environmental compliance programs including SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure), stormwater, air emissions, remediation, and waste management.
• Help track and document throughput, emissions, and waste data for regulatory reporting.
• Participate in stormwater sampling, inspections, and permit compliance activities (e.g., SWPPP).
• Maintain environmental records, logs, and compliance documentation.
• Assist in preparing and sending reports to regulatory agencies.
• Assist in internal audits as needed.

• Performs a variety of special assignments as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

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