Compliance Technician*

Vacancy Name Compliance Technician*Vacancy No VN718Department OperationsLocation PasadenaEmployment Type Full-TimeCompany Overview Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility making the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions.Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and specialty paper & packaging. A Responsible Care company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company’s global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety.Description The Compliance Technician reports to the site Operations and supports site environmental processes and activities for the CENTAURI chemical manufacturing facility. The position executes, but is not limited to, daily monitoring, sampling, testing, and documentation to ensure compliance with wastewater, stormwater, air quality, waste management, and related regulatory programs.The Compliance Technician works collaboratively with site EHS professionals, as well as the Operations and Maintenance teams- including site leadership - to maintain compliance with all applicable permits, regulations, internal standards, and company requirements. The role also assists in safety compliance tasks and contributes to continuous improvement, cost reduction, and operational excellence.Job DetailsRole Specific Responsibilities:• Assist in routine stormwater sampling and inspections in accordance with TPDES water permit requirements.• Conduct regular inspections of waste areas, including the facility’s 90-day storage, satellite accumulation, and universal waste storage areas.• Assist in managing routine waste shipments including preparing containers for shipment and completing shipping manifests.• Assist in labeling, sampling, and staging of hazardous and non-hazardous waste containers.• Assist with waste minimization trials and initiatives.• Monitor Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) tagging and compliance in the unit and monitoring 5-day and 15-day repair actions Perform inspections and elevate discrepancies.• Conduct daily environmental compliance rounds, correct discrepancies, and document findings.• Support spill and incident response activities.• Participate in incident root cause analyses (RCAs) and assisting with corrective action follow-up.• Assist in closing corrective actions resulting from internal and external Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) audits, ensuring timely compliance with regulatory and company requirements.• Conduct weekly inspections of emergency response equipment, spill kits, and safety systems to verify readiness and compliance.• Perform required monthly and annual inspections in accordance with Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) program requirements.• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with site-specific EHS policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.• Support incident investigations and root cause analyses, implementing corrective and preventive actions to reduce risk and prevent recurrence.Compliance:Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangementsReports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptlyActs in a safe and responsible manner at all timesAligns with Aurorium's C.O.D.E.Maintains the CENTAURI Team's vision of a clean and orderly siteProblem Solving and Innovation:Active participation in continuous improvement activitiesParticipates in problem-solvingTakes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the businessAssists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team membersExercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidanceEducation and Qualifications:• Associates degree, experience and/or equivalent preferred.• High School Diploma required• Relevant certifications preferred (preferred experience areas include chemistry, chemical engineering, biology, or related technical field)• Proficiency in Microsoft applications like Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.Experience:• 1- 2 years Manufacturing and/or Environmental experience (or equivalent) is required.• Chemical plant manufacturing experience, or equivalent, is preferred.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:• Strong organizational and communication skills.• Strong analysis and problem assessment skills.• Displays sound judgment and problem-solving skills.• Displays robust communication skills and possesses the ability to work in a team-based environment.• Willing to work weekends and holidays if required; ability to work any shift as required.• Possesses proficient analytical and math skills.• Comfortable with data management and analysis.• Demonstrated solid verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.• Demonstrated ability to work independently.• Ability to execute strenuous, sometimes repetitive physical work such as standing, climbing, and walking for hours. Ability to lift, push or pull objects up to 50 pounds. Conditioned to work in hot environments, while wearing fire retardant clothing, typically found in Texas manufacturing facilities, warehouses, wastewater treatment plants, and plant operations.Embodies the core values of Aurorium:credible: keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actionsoutcome-oriented: adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impactdriven: passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatnessempowered accountability: empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standard.If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Aurorium team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category. #LI-OnsiteStatus Active #J-18808-Ljbffr aurorium