Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist to support environmental compliance programs and regulatory initiatives at an industrial manufacturing facility in Hahnville, Louisiana.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with environmental compliance, regulatory reporting, environmental documentation, and industrial plant operations. This role focuses on maintaining regulatory compliance, managing environmental data and records, preparing reports, and supporting the implementation of environmental requirements within an industrial facility.

Candidates should have a solid understanding of environmental regulations, strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills, excellent documentation and organizational abilities, and the ability to work independently with minimal training.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute assigned environmental compliance activities accurately and within established deadlines.
• Prepare, review, maintain, and organize environmental reports, regulatory records, and supporting documentation.
• Collect, analyze, validate, and track environmental monitoring data for assigned plant operations.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based reporting templates, tracking tools, checklists, and compliance records.
• Support the implementation of environmental regulations, standards, procedures, and compliance initiatives.
• Review and interpret Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) to support environmental compliance activities and equipment verification.
• Assist with air emissions compliance, environmental monitoring, and related regulatory programs.
• Support Benzene Waste NESHAP (BWON/B1) programs and flare consent decree compliance activities, as applicable.
• Coordinate environmental waste compliance activities, including waste characterization, inspections, container management, shipment coordination, and recordkeeping.
• Support environmental audits, compliance reviews, incident investigations, corrective actions, and environmental improvement projects.
• Conduct occasional plant walkdowns to verify equipment, process information, and environmental compliance data.
• Collaborate with environmental specialists, operations, maintenance, and other site personnel to resolve compliance issues.
• Assist with Health & Safety tasks or projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in environmental compliance, environmental engineering, EH&S, or a related industrial discipline.
• Hands-on experience supporting environmental compliance and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing, chemical, petrochemical, refinery, energy, or other industrial environment.
• Experience preparing or maintaining environmental reports, compliance records, regulatory documentation, and environmental tracking tools.
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance programs.
• Ability to review and interpret Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills, particularly for reporting, data tracking, documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple compliance deliverables.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate with cross-functional plant teams.
• Willingness to work onsite in Hahnville, Louisiana, and perform occasional plant walkdowns.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with environmental monitoring, air emissions compliance, environmental permitting, or regulatory reporting programs.
• Familiarity with NESHAP requirements, Benzene Waste NESHAP (BWON/B1), or flare compliance.
• Experience with waste characterization, waste inspections, container management, and waste shipment documentation.
• Experience supporting environmental audits, regulatory inspections, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with Environmental Management Systems (EMS), including ISO 14001.
• Experience with Aspen software or similar tools for data extraction and reporting.
• Current TWIC card, or willingness to obtain one promptly upon selection.

Work Environment & Safety Requirements

This is an onsite position involving approximately 90% office-based work and 10% field activities. Occasional plant walkdowns and equipment verification are required.

Required PPE for plant access includes safety glasses, hard hat, and gloves. Steel-toe boots are the candidate's responsibility.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be an experienced environmental compliance professional with practical…