Environmental Compliance Specialist - Chemical Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to lead environmental compliance excellence at a global aluminum powder manufacturer with complex EPA permitting needs?

Pave Talent is hiring on behalf of our client, an established mid-size specialty aluminum manufacturer in the Chicago area known for their innovative products, collaborative culture, and commitment to environmental stewardship. This 120-employee facility produces cutting-edge aluminum powders for aerospace, automotive coatings, and thermal management applications.

Your Impact : As the Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, you'll own all environmental compliance programs while supporting safety initiatives. This coordinator-level role is heavily focused on environmental regulations (70% environmental, 30% safety), offering the unique opportunity to rebuild comprehensive compliance systems while working directly with supportive executive leadership.

Key Environmental Responsibilities :

• Manage all EPA air quality permits, emissions reporting, and Illinois environmental compliance requirements
• Coordinate Tier II chemical inventory reporting through the Hazconnect system
• Oversee water quality compliance, solid / hazardous waste management, and environmental recordkeeping
• Lead environmental aspects of contractor management and facility projects
• Develop and maintain relationships with Illinois EPA and federal regulatory agencies
• Track regulatory changes and advise management on operational impacts
• Coordinate Management Environmental Committee meetings and initiatives
• Prepare and submit all environmental permits and reports on schedule

Additional Safety Support :

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What Sets This Opportunity Apart : This role offers competitive base salary of $70,000-$77,000 plus comprehensive benefits from Day 1, including excellent health insurance, generous 401(k) matching, and paid time off. You'll join a stable company with 30+ year employee tenure averages, flexible work-life balance, and a VP of Operations who mentors rising environmental professionals. The facility's 2013 Global Healthy Workplaces Award demonstrates genuine commitment to responsible operations.

Why Environmental Professionals Choose This Role : This position offers rare autonomy to own all environmental programs at a complex manufacturing site. You'll work with cutting-edge aluminum technologies while navigating sophisticated air permits and chemical compliance requirements that keep you intellectually engaged. Unlike larger companies where you'd be one of many, here you're THE environmental expert making direct impact.

Ready to own environmental excellence in specialized manufacturing? Apply via LinkedIn and Pave Talent will contact qualified candidates within 24 hours. This is a confidential search - your application remains completely private.