Environmental Specialist

Do you want to be the go-to environmental partner who keeps operations compliant and audit‑ready? Are you energized by driving smarter, safer ways of working? If so, then come join a passionate team supporting environmental operations across the organization, where you’ll collaborate to implement environmental programs, strengthen compliance culture, and ensure the business is continually improving.

• Support environmental compliance and day‑to‑day environmental operations across multiple manufacturing and landfill sites, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations and permits.
• Partner cross‑functionally to assess environmental risk, implement compliance programs, and drive continuous improvement aligned with business and customer objectives.
• Coordinate inspections, investigations, and corrective actions related to environmental and EHSS incidents, including root cause analysis and follow‑through.
• Manage regulatory reporting, recordkeeping, and audits for agencies such as EPA, DOT, OSHA, and other governing bodies.
• Assist with landfill oversight, including compliance, usage tracking, and coordination with engineering on landfill cell construction.
• Promote environmental awareness and a strong safety and compliance culture through collaboration, training, and effective communication.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, engineering, health & safety, or another technical field.
• 2‑5 years of relevant experience in a regulated chemical manufacturing or chemical‑using facility.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proven critical thinking skills and high ethical standards.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain an Industrial Class K Wastewater license and Certified Landfill Operator license.
• Experience with environmental permitting, compliance audits, root cause analysis, and interaction with regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and positively influence others without direct authority.
• Working knowledge of EPA FESOP and Title V, NPDES/POTW, RCRA, and solid waste landfill operations.

• Flexible hours and work‑from‑home Fridays.
• Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) plans as well as company‑paid basic life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program for employees and their dependents.
• Employee engagement, company‑sponsored volunteer opportunities and STEM education initiatives.

Carus is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/AAP/LGBTQ.