Environmental & Operational Excellence Specialist

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: 30 Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Manage environmental reporting, permit tracking, agency correspondence, and compliance documentation to ensure regulatory compliance. 30 Compliance Monitoring & Verification: Conduct inspections, audits, sampling coordination, and data review to verify facility compliance, operational excellence standard conformance and identify improvement opportunities. 30 Environmental Program Administration: Maintain environmental records, procedures, inventories, databases, and training support systems that sustain day-to-day compliance operations. Physical Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions for this position and meet the physical requirements needed to perform them, including but not limited to frequently sitting, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, sitting; hear or talk: use close vision; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects; and type and manipulate controls. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. While performing the essential functions of this job, the associate: 30 Must be able to bend, stand, walk, sit, kneel, climb stairs/ladders frequently 30 Is comfortable with repetitive tasks throughout their shift 30 Can handle potential changes in temperature on site, humidity and wetness in working areas What we're looking for: 30 Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Science or related preferred 30 At least 5 years' experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment required 30 Familiar with solid waste, wastewater and air permits required 30 Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive accountability. 30 Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. What's in it for you? 30 $80,000-$95,000 / year 30 Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!) 30 Life Insurance 30 Safe harbor 401(k) plan 30 Paid Time Off 30 Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization