Environmental Specialist

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.

From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at or visit

The Environmental Specialist will ensure environmental compliance matters, including periodic inspections, sampling, and reporting, are completed according to schedule. Support the EHS Manager on environmental health & safety matters. Identify training needs and deliver to department employees. Conduct and maintain reporting as needed for the PLZ Team.

Key Responsibility:

• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local environmental laws, regulations and PLZ procedures.
• Manage Clean Air Act (CAA) Title V, new source review, and/or minor source permit compliance, including emissions reporting and compliance documentation.
• Assist site EHS Managers with the Clean Water Act (CWA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) water permits (Industrial and Stormwater), compliance, training, and reporting.
• Assist site EHS Managers with Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan management and training.
• Assist site EHS Manager with Resource Recovery and Conservation Act (RCRA) and chemical container management program. Develop RCRA training, guidance documents and procedures as necessary.
• Assist site EHS Managers with Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know (EPCRA) data collection and filing EPCRA 311/312 (Tier II) and EPCRA 313 (Toxic Release Inventory) reports. Develop EPCRA training, guidance documents and procedures as necessary.
• Assist site EHS Manager with air permit recordkeeping and reporting.
• Assist site EHS Manager with maintaining a chemical inventory.
• Act as resource for RMP program compliance.
• Encourage and promote good environmental practices.
• Support continuous improvement on all aspects of environmental health & safety.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, receive, and provide clear instructions.
• Must possess the ability to make independent contributions, provide leadership and drive change.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs and other software such as: WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, TEAMS, ADOBE products
• SAP proficiency is strongly desired.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with focus in environmental engineering (preferred), environmental science or environmental, health and safety.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience in an environmental compliance capacity in an industrial environment preferably within process manufacturing, petrochemical or chemical manufacturing.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for managing the chemical handler assigned to the chemical storage and disposal area.

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Work in a production area with fast-moving equipment, moderate to high noise levels, and temperature changes.
• Perform occasional lifting, bending, grasping, reaching, pulling, climbing, and computer use as needed.

Compensation:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $72,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $90,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

PLZ Corp offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.
• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• 401k & company provided match.
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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