Environmental Specialist

Location Profile:

Located in Gardena California, Permaswage designs and manufactures separable and permanent fluid fittings and installation tooling for aerospace and defense applications.

Position Summary:

The Environmental Specialist at Permaswage is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing environmental programs that ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role involves overseeing environmental policies, monitoring facility operations, and leading sustainability initiatives. The Environmental Specialist will play a crucial role in promoting sustainable practices, reducing environmental impact, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all environmental operations comply with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and permits (e.g., EPA, OSHA, local environmental standards).
• Environmental Audits: Conduct internal audits and inspections of environmental programs and operations to maintain compliance and identify improvement areas.
• Policy Development: Develop, implement, and enforce environmental policies and procedures to promote safe and sustainable practices.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Lead initiatives to minimize waste, reduce emissions, conserve energy, and promote sustainability across all SPS facilities.
• Waste Management: Oversee hazardous and non-hazardous waste management programs, including proper disposal, recycling, and handling.
• Environmental Reporting: Prepare and submit regulatory reports, permits, and compliance documentation to local, state, and federal agencies.
• Training & education: Develop and conduct training programs to educate employees on environmental policies, best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Incident Management: Lead investigations for environmental incidents, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Project Management: Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to integrate environmental considerations into project planning and facility operations.
• Vendor & Contractor Coordination: Manage relationships with external environmental consultants, auditors, and regulatory agencies.

Required Skills:

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of environmental regulations, such as EPA standards, OSHA guidelines, and environmental permitting requirements.
• Analytical Skills: Proficient in data analysis for tracking and improving environmental performance metrics.
• Project Management: Skilled in managing multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create training materials and report compliance data effectively.
• Problem Solving: Strong critical thinking skills for identifying risks and implementing sustainable environmental solutions.

Required experience:

• Experience: 5+ years in an environmental role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with environmental management systems, sustainability practices, and regulatory reporting.
• Industry Knowledge: Background in manufacturing, aerospace, or a related field is preferred.

Level of Education:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications: Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), or similar certification preferred.
• Additional Skills: Knowledge of ISO 14001 or other environmental management systems standards.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.