Environmental Associate

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:

The Environmental Associate plays a critical role in supporting the manufacturing operations by ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and promoting sustainable practices. This position is responsible for environmental inspections, sampling activities (soil, wastewater, air, etc.), performing Air, water and some waste handling and waste management activities, auditing, and other environmental activities (i.e., data collection, record keeping, reporting) in the plant. Assist in the collection and development of data for permit applications, permit compliance, and agency notifications. Other general environmental compliance activities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations applicable to the manufacturing industry, including EPA standards.
• Experience with environmental data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment or industrial setting.
• Familiarity with environmental management systems such as ISO 14001.
• Certification such as Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) or similar credentials.
• Proficiency with environmental monitoring software and data management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or support sustainability projects.

Responsibilities:

• Air project authorization support (data collection, file, review, etc)
• Release reporting support
• Generating data for emissions inventory
• Title V Reporting/Recording
• Backup to Waste Associate Organizing waste activities: shipments, labels, collection, tracking
• Sampling studies (wastewater in production units)
• Routine lab samples (permit required sample coordination SWPP, TPDES, Air Water, Waste)
• Nonscheduled lab samples (analyze waste per TCEQ waste profiling requirements

Skills:

The Environmental Associate utilizes their knowledge of environmental regulations daily to ensure manufacturing processes comply with legal requirements, thereby minimizing risk and potential liabilities. Analytical skills are essential for interpreting environmental data and identifying trends that inform process improvements and sustainability initiatives. Strong communication skills enable the associate to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external regulatory bodies, ensuring transparency and compliance. Organizational skills are critical for managing documentation, audits, and reporting deadlines efficiently. Additionally, problem-solving abilities are applied when addressing environmental incidents or implementing corrective actions to enhance overall environmental performance.