[Hiring] Environmental & Operational Excellence Specialist @Divert

Role Description

Provides operational environmental compliance and operational excellence support through regulatory reporting, facility auditing, data and document management, and routine compliance program administration for Divert’s West Coast facilities. This role includes regular on-site visits to the plants for hands-on implementation of site-specific environmental procedures, operational excellence auditing including quality and productivity, and to raise overall environmental focus / operational excellence culture. This role will be leveraged to other facilities as the company continues to grow, in order to build out the environmental procedures and culture at new or acquired facilities.

Location

This is a remote position with travel. The person in this role will be required to live on the west coast (AZ, NV, ID, OR, WA, CA); preferred locations are close to the Divert Longview or Turlock sites.

Travel

up to 50% annually. This position is a safety-sensitive position and requires a clear mind and diligence. The employee has the responsibility for his/her safety as well as the safety of others.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Manage environmental reporting, permit tracking, agency correspondence, and compliance documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Compliance Monitoring & Verification: Conduct inspections, audits, sampling coordination, and data review to verify facility compliance, operational excellence standard conformance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Environmental Program Administration: Maintain environmental records, procedures, inventories, databases, and training support systems that sustain day-to-day compliance operations.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend, stand, walk, sit, kneel, climb stairs/ladders frequently.
• Is comfortable with repetitive tasks throughout their shift.
• Can handle potential changes in temperature on site, humidity and wetness in working areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Science or related preferred.
• At least 5 years' experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment required.
• Familiar with solid waste, wastewater and air permits required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive accountability.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• $80,000-$95,000 / year
• Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)
• Life Insurance
• Safe harbor 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization