Environmental Coordinator – Quad , Iowa

Environmental Coordinator – Quad Cities, Iowa

• Job Status
  :
  Open
• Posted On
  :
  April 8, 2026
• Job Category
  :
  Engineering
• Position Type
  :
  Full Time
• Desired Experience
  : 3+ years
• Desired Education
  :
  Bachelors
• Compensation
  :
• Travel
  :
  Occasional
• Relocation
  :

Gateway Sourcing is partnering with a well-established industrial manufacturer to identify an Environmental Coordinator to join a lean, high-impact environmental team.

This role offers the opportunity to step into plant-level ownership of environmental compliance
, working directly with operations while supporting a multi-site footprint across North America.

You will be part of a three-person environmental team consisting of an Environmental Manager, Environmental Specialist, and this role.

This position is responsible for managing and supporting environmental compliance programs, with a strong emphasis on air permitting
, as well as water and hazardous waste.

The role operates in a hybrid plant + corporate environment (approximately 50/50) and includes exposure to active industrial operations.

This position was previously held by the current Environmental Manager and represents a key succession and growth role within the organization.

• Manage and maintain environmental permits, with emphasis on:
  • Air emissions (primary focus)
  • Water discharge
  • Hazardous waste
• Oversee permit renewals and modifications related to operational changes
• Prepare and manage environmental reporting and documentation, including:
  • Emissions data
  • Regulatory submissions
  • Incident and spill reporting
• Serve as a key point of contact for environmental compliance at the facility
• Support environmental compliance across three additional locations in the US and Canada.
• Participate in environmental incident response and documentation
• Maintain and support ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS)
  • Auditor experience is a plus
• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and corporate environmental leadership
• Conduct inspections, audits, and compliance reviews

• Reports to:
  
  Environmental Manager
• Works alongside:
  Environmental Specialist (early-career)
• Supported by:
  Corporate Environmental Team (Mobile, AL)

• Exposure to industrial conditions including:
  • Heat, noise, dust, and elevated areas
  • Climbing stairs and navigating catwalks (fear of heights may not work well for that)

• Approximately 6–7 trips per year
• Includes travel to U.S. and Canada facilities and industry events
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport

• Environmental Engineering
• Civil or Mechanical Engineering (with environmental experience)
• Minimum 3+ years of environmental compliance experience
  , including:
  • Air permitting (strongly preferred)
  • Regulatory reporting and documentation
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments

• ISO 14001 experience (auditing a plus)
• Experience with multi-site environmental support

COMPENSATION: This is a permanent position and compensation will be commensurate with experience. This company also offers bonus opportunity, full medical and dental benefits along with a 401k matching program

If you are qualified and interested, please forward your resume.