Environmental Specialist

The Environmental Specialist for AMVAC’s Los Angeles Chemical Manufacturing plant will work to achieve and maintain compliance with federal, state, local and other applicable laws and regulations; provide hands-on training and conduct regular audits and enhance and improve AMVAC’s performance record for Environmental Compliance to meet local, state and federal requirements.

AMVAC, an American Vanguard Company (NYSE : AVD) is a global, diversified agricultural and specialty products company focusing on crop protection, turf and ornamental markets, and public health applications. At American Vanguard, we believe in growth, innovation, and opportunity. We understand that a successful business is built on the strength of its people which is why we are dedicated to nurturing talent, fueling success and cultivating potential.

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Prepare, develop and implement environmental direction and training programs for compliance with regulatory requirements
• Perform and document audits, inspections, observations and appropriate corrective actions for the Environmental Department
• Prepare and maintain plans, reports, manuals and related requirements (e.g. : RCRA, PBR, SPCC, SWPPP, P2, AER, SMR, PPE, TRI SARA III, 1173, CWC, SB14, TSCA, AB2588, AB617, and others)
• Represent the facility and participate in communications and interactions with regulatory agencies and related entities in the community
• Maintain containment areas through regular inspections and corrective actions
• Oversee cleanliness of the industrial wastewater systems and equipment
• Provide direction for transportation of hazardous waste, empty containers, and other wastes
• Management and handling of rainwater, which includes working in inclement weather
• Perform monitoring, sampling, testing, analysis and measurements as required by the Environmental Department which requires working in confined spaces and heights
• Maintain complete and adequate documentation and records to maintain environmental compliance
• Actively participate in the plant’s environmental, sustainability, source reduction, and waste minimization efforts and goals
• Other duties as assigned

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Equal Opportunity Statement :

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. AMVAC is proud to be an EEO / AA employer M / F / D / V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks and substance abuse testing. We participate in the E-Verify Federal Identification System.

Salary : $73,000 - $85,000