Environmental Specialist Senior

International Motors • Full-time • Huntsville, Alabama • 1m ago

Position Overview

Environmental Compliance Specialist

Huntsville Powertrain Plant | Monday-Thursday, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

International's Huntsville Powertrain Plant is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to help ensure environmental requirements are integrated into daily operations while driving sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives.

In this role, you'll lead the execution and improvement of our ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS), support regulatory compliance across air, water, and waste programs, and partner with operations teams to maintain an audit-ready facility. Your work will directly contribute to environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and long-term business success.

Responsibilities

Manage and continuously improve the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and reporting requirements.
Drive sustainability initiatives focused on energy, water, and waste reduction.
Partner with operations teams to integrate environmental requirements into daily work practices.
Support internal and external audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
Track environmental metrics and use data to drive performance improvements.
Monitor environmental controls and identify compliance risks before they become issues.
Support hazardous waste management, including storage, labeling, and shipment.
Provide environmental training and guidance to employees and leaders.
Maintain accurate documentation to support compliance and audit readiness.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of environmental health and safety experience

Master's degree and no experience

At least 3 years of environmental health and safety experience

Additional Requirements

Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

Experience managing or supporting an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
Knowledge of environmental compliance requirements related to air, water, and waste.
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience leading sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Understanding of hazardous waste handling and regulatory requirements.
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical actions on the shop floor.
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Effective communication skills with the ability to influence and build partnerships across teams.
Proactive mindset with the ability to identify and address risks early.