Environmental Specialist Senior

Position OverviewInternational’s Huntsville Powertrain Plant is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to support and strengthen how environmental requirements are executed in daily operations. This role is not just about permits and reporting—you will help ensure environmental compliance is clearly understood, consistently applied, and built into how work is done on the floor.You will play a key role in driving compliance and sustainability improvements that protect our environment and our customers, ensuring our processes support both regulatory expectations and the long-term quality and reliability of our products.You’ll work closely with Supervisors, Team Leaders, and support teams to turn environmental requirements into standard work, reinforce expectations, and help the plant stay audit-ready at all times.This role plays a critical part in managing our ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and driving sustainability improvements across the plant, with a strong focus on energy, water, and waste. You will ensure our environmental systems are not only compliant, but actively improving how we operate and reducing overall impact.Schedule: Monday through Thursday 6:30 AM - 5:00 PMResponsibilitiesISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) – daily execution, maintenance, and continuous improvementCompliance and sustainability performance across air, water, and wasteEnergy, water, and waste reduction initiatives that improve both environmental and operational performanceIntegration of environmental expectations into daily operationsAudit and inspection readiness at all timesManage and maintain the ISO 14001 Environmental ManagementSystem, ensuring it is actively used and not treated as a standalone systemDrive sustainability improvements focused on energy, water, and waste reductionIdentify and implement practical improvements that reduce environmental impact while supporting production needsSupport internal and external ISO 14001 audits, including preparation, execution, and corrective actionsEnsure environmental metrics are tracked, understood, and used to drive improvement, not just reportedSupport compliance execution on the floor – verify processes are being followed in real timeDrive improvements that strengthen both compliance and sustainability performanceTranslate environmental requirements into clear, practical expectations for operations teamsAssist with environmental audits and inspections – preparation, execution, and follow-upMonitor environmental conditions and exposures to ensure controls are effectiveIdentify gaps and escalate early to prevent larger compliance risksMaintain and support permits (air, water, waste) and associated requirementsSupport hazardous waste management including storage, labeling, and shipmentHelp develop and deliver training that builds understanding and reinforces correct behaviorsPartner with Supervisors and Team Leaders to reinforce expectations and improve consistencyServe as a resource for environmental compliance questions and support interpretation of requirementsMaintain accurate documentation and records to support compliance and audit readinessMinimum RequirementsBachelor's degree and at least 1 year of environmental health and safety experienceORMaster's degree and no experienceORAt least 3 years of environmental health and safety experienceAdditional RequirementsQualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)Desired SkillsOwns their work and follows through on detailsIs proactive – identifies risks before they become problemsUnderstands the connection between compliance, sustainability, and customer impactBuilds strong working relationships with operations and support teamsCommunicates clearly and simply – avoids overcomplicating requirementsIs comfortable reinforcing expectations and speaking up when something isn’t rightValues consistency over quick fixesExperience managing or supporting an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, including audits and continuous improvementExperience driving sustainability initiatives related to energy, water, and waste reductionExperience working in a manufacturing or industrial environmentWorking knowledge of environmental compliance requirements (air, water, waste) Ability to translate regulatory requirements into clear, practical actions for the floorStrong attention to detail with a focus on consistent execution and follow-throughExperience supporting or participating in audits and regulatory inspectionsAbility to identify gaps early and act with urgency to resolve themExperience improving processes to strengthen compliance and sustainability performanceUnderstanding of hazardous waste handling, storage, and shipment requirementsStrong communication skills with the ability to influence without authorityAbility to build trust with operations while reinforcing standardsComfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting prioritiesBasic data tracking and documentation skills to support compliance and audit readinessDemonstrated ability to connect environmental compliance to operational impact and customer protectionBenefits and CompensationThis position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting .The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.Company OverviewAbout TRATONWith its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.About InternationalFrom a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.EEO StatementWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.