Environmental Specialist

Environmental Specialist

Our client is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join their team. As an Environmental Specialist, you will be part of the Environmental team supporting mill-wide environmental compliance, radiation program coordination, and environmental management system execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, the ability to work with urgency and attention to detail, and the drive to learn and apply environmental regulations to real-world operations.

Location: Beaumont, Texas

Pay Range: $65,000 - $85,000

What's the Job?

• Coordinate the implementation and maintenance of the Environmental Management System (EMS) and support environmental conformance rating (ECR) and KPI monitoring programs.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local environmental regulations and provide guidance to mill management to support ongoing compliance, including radiation procedures.
• Collect, oversee, and manage environmental samples and data for permits and reporting (including annual Tier II, TRI, hazardous waste, Superfund, Title V, NPDES, radiation protection, and other required environmental reporting).
• Coordinate permitting and compliance activities for air emissions sources, landfills, wastewater discharges, solid waste management, and stormwater runoff, including coordination with applicable contractor support.
• Coordinate and direct the radiation control program for onsite operations, including monitoring, calibrating, testing radiation detection devices, responding to alarms, and supporting procedures for potential radioactive melt scenarios.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or a related field.
• Basic understanding of environmental regulations and laws, with the ability to keep up to date and apply requirements to daily operations.
• Basic skills with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, plus willingness to learn new company environmental monitoring and reporting software and hardware.
• Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment, communicate clearly verbally and in writing, and collaborate with people across different levels of plant operations and government agencies.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and work outside all day in all forms of weather; must be able to pass drug, driving, and background screening.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to directly support continuous short-term and long-term environmental compliance through practical, on-the-ground coordination.
• Role centered on problem-solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail—where your work helps keep operations aligned with environmental requirements.
• Chance to influence and improve environmental awareness, assessment, and performance through EMS, ECR, and KPI monitoring.
• Meaningful responsibility for radiation control program coordination and environmental prevention and response readiness.
• Support for safety culture through environmental and safety procedures, visibility activities, and hazard correction.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly or Biweekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!