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Environmental Specialist

Southern Company Forest Park, GA Hybrid senior full-time

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Description

We are seeking an Environmental Specialist to develop, communicate, and implement waste-related environmental programs. You will evaluate environmental data, ensure regulatory compliance for various company business units and facilities, and provide recommendations to minimise environmental risks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations
  • Identify, classify, and manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste
  • Coordinate waste disposal activities with approved vendors and treatment facilities
  • Evaluate waste streams to determine proper handling and disposal methods
  • Maintain waste profiles, manifests, and tracking records
  • Monitor waste generation trends and identify opportunities for reduction
  • Inspect waste accumulation areas for compliance and safety
  • Train employees in waste handling procedures and environmental requirements

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, biology, chemistry, or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years of environmental compliance or environmental management experience
  • Knowledge of environmental regulations such as RCRA, TSCA, EPCRA, CERCLA, SARA, Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Act, OSHA environmental requirements, DOT, and SPCC
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Skills

Required

  • Environmental compliance management
  • Waste characterisation and classification
  • Regulatory reporting
  • Hazardous material handling
  • Data analysis and recordkeeping

Nice to have

  • Professional certifications such as CHMM, CEP, QEP
  • Experience working with regulatory agencies and compliance programs

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emje.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/SouthernCompanyJobs/job/22434

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