Environmental Specialist

Gopher Resource
life insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Tampa
6505 East Jewel Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 07, 2025
Description Position Overview: The Environmental Specialist is responsible for supporting on-going environmental efforts to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations at the Gopher Resource Tampa (GRT) facility and other Company locations as assigned Critical Success Criteria: Perform regular audits, training, and maintains permits to ensure GRT is in compliance with applicable environmental rules, requirements and regulations Identify and implement opportunities for improvement by utilizing GRT's environmental compliance systems Develop and implement environmental policies, procedures, and work instructions as necessary to drive continuous environmental performance improvement Responsibilities: Perform environmental compliance inspections as required by regulatory framework and operating permits Complete monthly data reviews and performance tracking for continuously monitored compliance data Verify and maintain up-to-date compliance records as required by all permits Assist in preparation and submittal of regulatory compliance reports Assist in tracking environmental compliance performance and driving continuous improvement Respond to vendor/customer down-stream vendor questionnaires Assist in maintaining, updating, developing, and giving Environmental Training Assist in developing Environmental Policies and/or Procedures as needed to address compliance with air, waste, and water compliance Keep current on existing and proposed regulations related to program areas assigned Perform other duties as assigned by the Environmental Manager, VP of Environmental, or VP of Operations Requirements: High School Diploma or GED from accredited school minimally required At least 1 year of previous work experience in an environmental role Willingness and ability to learn, understand, and apply government regulations related to air, waste, & water Ability to collaborate with co-workers with varying levels of environmental knowledge and experience across departments Excellent interpersonal relationship skills, verbal and written communication abilities, and detail-oriented approach to completion of assignments and tasks Ability to manage priorities, be flexible and agile when adjusting and adapting in a fast-paced environment Desire to learn and grow personally and professionally in the environmental compliance and management field Willingness and ability to wear a full-face respirator mask directly against skin (shaving requirement) with or without reasonable accommodation Willingness and ability to work in a hot/high temperature production facility as needed and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas with or without reasonable accommodation Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field from accredited College or University preferred, but not required Previous experience working in a heavy industrial manufacturing setting preferred, but not required Previous work experience with the operations of continuous emission monitors (calibration, troubleshooting, cylinder gas audits and RATA's) preferred, but not required Previous work experience with process information database systems preferred, but not required Compensation Information: Salary Range: $74,040.00 to $118,269.00. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive plan which is determined by the achievement of strategic objectives. The market rate for the role is typically at the midpoint of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as candidate qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role. Benefits: Gopher Resource is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes the health, wellness, and financial security of our employees. List of benefit offerings include medical & pharmacy, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care spending account, life insurance, disability programs, telemedicine, parental leave, tuition support, legal insurance, identity theft protection, gym membership discounts, EAP, 401(k) with a company match, and paid time off (vacation, personal, bereavement, holidays). Gopher Resource is an Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)