What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Specialist position at RHI Magnesita?
Hybrid
The Environmental Specialist supports environmental compliance across multiple RHI Magnesita facilities, rotating between East Canton, OH; Saybrook, OH; New Castle, PA; and Hammond, IN. This is a hybrid role, and while remote work is supported, we prefer someone based in the Cleveland, Ohio area to allow for manageable travel to these sites.
Environmental compliance is foundational to how we operate. In this role, you will help maintain programs that protect our people, our operations, and the surrounding communities. Your work will support continuous improvement, strengthen environmental stewardship, and contribute to sustainable manufacturing across several locations.
This is an impactful time to join as we build and implement environmental systems and processes across the region. You will support core compliance areas—including air emissions, stormwater, wastewater, waste management, spill prevention, reporting, and assessments—while collaborating closely with plant leadership, EHS teams, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
What You’ll Do
Environmental Program Support
Education
Nearest Secondary Market: Akron
The Environmental Specialist supports environmental compliance across multiple RHI Magnesita facilities, rotating between East Canton, OH; Saybrook, OH; New Castle, PA; and Hammond, IN. This is a hybrid role, and while remote work is supported, we prefer someone based in the Cleveland, Ohio area to allow for manageable travel to these sites.
Environmental compliance is foundational to how we operate. In this role, you will help maintain programs that protect our people, our operations, and the surrounding communities. Your work will support continuous improvement, strengthen environmental stewardship, and contribute to sustainable manufacturing across several locations.
This is an impactful time to join as we build and implement environmental systems and processes across the region. You will support core compliance areas—including air emissions, stormwater, wastewater, waste management, spill prevention, reporting, and assessments—while collaborating closely with plant leadership, EHS teams, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
What You’ll Do
Environmental Program Support
- Assist multiple manufacturing facilities with implementing and maintaining environmental compliance programs.
- Support compliance requirements related to air permitting, stormwater permits and inspections, wastewater discharge, waste management, and spill prevention.
- Help facilities identify compliance gaps and support corrective actions.
- Assist with preparation and submittal of environmental reports, including air emissions, stormwater, and waste reporting.
- Support environmental permit applications, renewals, and modifications.
- Maintain environmental documentation such as permits, inspection records, and compliance tracking tools.
- Conduct or support environmental compliance assessments and internal audits.
- Support regulatory inspections and assist with responses to agencies.
- Participate in investigations of environmental incidents such as spills, releases, or permit deviations.
- Assist with environmental data tracking, validation, and reporting—including energy use.
- Help organize and maintain site environmental documentation such as permit files and compliance calendars.
- Promote knowledge sharing and environmental best practices across facilities.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
- 3 years of environmental compliance experience in manufacturing, industrial, or heavy industry.
- Experience with environmental compliance areas including air, stormwater, hazardous and non‑hazardous waste (RCRA), wastewater, and materials management.
- Experience in stormwater permitting and inspections.
- Experience preparing or supporting environmental regulatory reports.
- Experience participating in regulatory inspections or environmental audits.
- Knowledge of U.S. environmental regulations (EPA and state programs).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects across several facilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Experience with environmental data or document management systems preferred.
Nearest Secondary Market: Akron