Environmental Specialist

Overview

Primary location: Pensacola, Florida
Relocation offered: Yes
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: Non-compete:
No

The estimated base salary range for this role is "$85,000 to $100,000" per year. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors.

What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you ll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more. Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests. A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other s strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Reporting to the EHS Manager
, the Environmental Specialist will be responsible for leading environmental compliance and driving key sustainability initiatives in the manufacturing setting. As a direct report to the EHS Manager, this team member also plays a key role in contributing to Safety compliance and risk reduction. Additionally, the Environmental Specialist must adhere to our guiding principles of integrity, commitment, and excellence.

What’s in it for you?

• Lead impactful environmental and sustainability initiatives in a high-responsibility role within a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Gain exposure to diverse regulatory frameworks and build strong relationships with corporate and government agencies.
• Collaborate closely with operations and EHS leadership, with opportunities to influence safety strategies and compliance improvements.

What will you do?

• Serve as primary point of contact and SME for environmental concerns; provide immediate regulatory guidance for a 24/7 manufacturing operation
• Prepare and submit regulatory filings required by local, state, and federal agencies including EPA and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with Corporate EHS staff, contract consultants, and regulatory agencies
• Ensure site maintains environmental compliance with all permits and reporting requirements (Air, Water, Waste) including management of Title V Air Permit, NPDES Storm Water Permit, RCRA Waste Management, ECUA, and Escambia County. Examples are Tier II Reporting, TRI, GHG, Annual Air Operating Report & Emissions Fee, Semi-Annual Monitoring Reports, etc.
• Establish sustainable processes in conjunction with Operations
• Complete internal reporting requirements in a timely manner
• Support the EHS Team with 20% Safety support function; serve as back-up for EHS Manager
• Attend daily site meetings to present Environmental data and request resources as needed
• Establish and maintain regulatory files in accordance with corporate guidelines
• Produce effective routine plant communication, training, and weekly inspections.
• Identify and execute Environmental and Sustainability improvement opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Environmental Engineering (or related) field
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting
• 3+ years of environmental reporting experience

What will make you successful?

• Knowledge of and experience with compliance and reporting as detailed above
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse Manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to meet Key Performance Indicators and other Performance Objectives
• Solid document management and recordkeeping approach with ability to leverage technology to support process improvements, accuracy, and efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to work with production operations in support of compliance and improvement
• Successful leadership of a small team
• Proficient computer skills to support compliance reports and plant communication
• Substan…