Senior Environmental Specialist

Join Kyocera International, Inc. We're hiring a Senior Environmental Specialist at our San Diego, CA location! Join a stable, long-term opportunity where your work matters. We're hiring a Senior Environmental Specialist to support production and ensure high-quality output in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Pay Range - $79,000 to $95,000 annually (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills.) With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, Medical applications, and semiconductor processing. Our innovative materials are found in everything from smartphones to space shuttles! Check out our profile video! Look at these PERKS! Competitive pay, benefits, and hours 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!) 10 Paid Holidays per year 401(k) with company match Pension Medical, dental, and vision insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program Flexible schedules Tuition reimbursement We have a long-tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!), a vital company mission, and an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off to volunteer, paid leave options, tuition reimbursement, an employer-paid Pension and a 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match. Our larger locations also feature onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms, and employee gardens! We strive to have a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, including minorities, women, and veterans, who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for. Kyocera International, Inc. also has a robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you can learn more about here: Our company motto is "Do the right thing as a human being," and we try to use that motto constantly in our decision-making. Exempt: Yes Safety Sensitive: Yes GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The Senior Environmental Specialist will collaborate closely with both administrative and production teams to sustain and enhance our programs. The position will oversee compliance programs, engage with regulatory agencies, to ensure that the facility's operations comply with all environmental laws and regulations. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. College degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. Experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree. Minimum of 5+ years of experience in the environmental field, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting. Strong understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and standards. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex regulatory information to non-technical audiences. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Instant Messaging). Relevant certifications such as CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager), CPEA (Certified Professional Environmental Auditor), or ISO 14001 Lead Auditor are desirable. Must pass a criminal background check and drug screen. Valid driver's license and the ability to drive legally in the U.S. PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) CPEA (Certified Professional Environmental Auditor) ISO 14001 Lead Auditor ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the facility complies with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including air emissions, water quality, hazardous waste, and chemical safety. 2. Permit Management: Oversee the acquisition, maintenance, and compliance of all necessary environmental permits. 3. Inspection Coordination: Prepare for and coordinate inspections by regulatory agencies, ensuring all documentation and facility conditions meet regulatory standards. 4. Environmental Reporting: Compile and submit all required environmental reports to regulatory bodies accurately and on time. 5. Training & Development: Develop and deliver training programs for employees on environmental regulations, compliance procedures, and best practices. 6. Policy Implementation: Implement and enforce company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. 7. Auditing & Monitoring: Conduct regular environmental audits and inspections to identify compliance gaps and areas for improvement. 8. Documentation Management: Maintain detailed records of compliance activities, including permits, reports, inspections, and training records. 9. Sustainability Initiatives: Support and implement sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of the facility's operations. 10. Emergency Response: Develop and maintain emergency response plans for environmental incidents and provide training to staff. 11. Health and Safety Program Support: As necessary, support health and safety initiatives, programs, and compliance goals established by the EH&S Department. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to sit; frequently required to stand, walk; and occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. This position may require exposure to information subject to US Export Control regulations, i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations. Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc. Human Resources team directly. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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