Environmental Specialist

~ In just a few short years, Abednego has taken a lead role in managing critical processes including air, water, and sludge systems in paint booth operations located in manufacturing plants across North America. ~

How is this possible?

One reason is our unique engineering perspective. We know what it's like to work in a factory. We've been on the front lines longer than most in this industry. As a result, we have extensive and unparalleled knowledge of engineered processes, chemical applications, materials chemistry and process controls. Furthermore, we have years of experience in air and water pollution abatement and recycling processes.

Position Overview 

Abednego is seeking an Environmental Specialist to organize and coordinate environmental activities and programs. The Specialist will serve as support to the safety program, in order to provide a safe, clean, and healthy environment. The work requires a professional knowledge of environmental regulations, principles, and methods used to evaluate environmental conditions and ensure both environmental and safety compliance. Strong opportunities for advancement. Multi-site company, travel would be required.

Responsibilities 

• Coordinates the environmental programs to ensure compliance with all environmental regulations.
• Assists in identification of all plant-level waste streams and proper management of each waste stream.
• Identifies and files all regulatory reports as necessary. Maintains all environmental files.
• Works with customers on sustainability and energy conservation programs.
• Interfaces with regulatory agencies and divisional personnel to direct environmental efforts within the plant. Conducts necessary training related to environmental and safety issues.
• Investigates, measures, and tracks all environmental performance and effectiveness of the environmental program. Conducts meetings/activities as necessary to communicate environmental and safety information to all members of the organization. 

Qualifications  

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in environmental field.
• 1+ years experience in environmental field preferred.
• Excellent written, oral and computer skills required.
• Excellent customer service and customer interface skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment across multi-site organization is required.
• Must have a valid drivers license and a driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier. 

Work Environment 

• In addition to an office environment, the Specialist will also travel to industrial work sites.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Physical Demands 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, walk, stand; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

To Apply 

• Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email your resume and a cover letter.
• Be sure to indicate: Environmental Specialist, Dearborn, Michigan.  

Note: All job offers contingent upon a background check, drug screen, and SSN verification.