Environmental Specialist

Avantor • Phillipsburg, NJ

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About The Position

At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That’s why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor’s EHSS&S vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.
We seek an experienced and proactive Environmental Specialist to lead environmental compliance, hazardous waste management, and sustainability efforts across our site. This role is critical in ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal environmental regulations and timely regulatory reporting. The Environmental Specialist will manage programs related to wastewater treatment, air and water permitting, hazardous waste, and ozone-depleting substances (ODS).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in environmental compliance in an industrial, manufacturing, or municipal setting.
• In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations, including RCRA, CERCLA, CAA, CWA, and TSCA.
• In-depth knowledge of air permitting, water permitting, RCRA, and CERCLA regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with ODS inventory, leak detection, and reporting protocols.
• Proficiency in maintaining regulatory documentation and preparing environmental reports.
• Ability to lead training sessions and promote regulatory compliance across teams.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on safety and compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in environmental compliance (e.g., CHMM, REM)
• Experience with ODS compliance and leak detection programs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage environmental compliance programs focusing on air and water permitting.
• Ensure compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) regulations.
• Prepare and submit air and water permit applications, renewals, and modifications.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify and mitigate environmental risks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with environmental policies and procedures.
• Manage the ODS compliance program, including leak detection, inventory tracking, and regulatory reporting.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on environmental compliance and best practices.
• Oversee waste management and disposal processes in accordance with RCRA regulations.
• Lead incident investigations and develop corrective action plans.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and represent the company during inspections and audits.
• Stay current with changes in environmental regulations and industry standards.

Benefits

• Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program.
• Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level