Environmental Compliance Inspector Jobs in North Carolina

A Snapshot of Your Day

As an EHS Environmental Compliance Specialist with Siemens Energy, you will serve as a key environmental partner to manufacturing and service operations. You will interact daily with manufacturing teams, contractors, and site leadership, providing guidance and oversight related to regulatory compliance, permitting, sustainability, environmental monitoring, reporting, auditing, pollution prevention, waste minimization and recordkeeping. This position reports directly to the site QEHS Manager at the Winston Service Center and collaborates closely with site partners to develop and implement initiatives that reduce environmental impact, strengthen environmental culture, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations while supporting safe, efficient campus operations and the organization’s long‑term goals.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead environmental compliance and stewardship efforts as a cornerstone of campus operations driving improved environmental performance and risk reduction.
• Lead and assist in the review, development, and implementation of environmental and EHS programs as regulatory requirements or site processes change, ensuring no negative impact to campus operations, compliance, or environmental risk.
• Facilitate and conduct environmental investigations, audits, inspections, monitoring, reporting, and training to support the campus EHS program and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate and partner with cross‑functional teams—including operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractors—to reduce environmental risk, improve environmental performance, and strengthen a culture of environmental responsibility.
• Complete, as assigned, waste management activities, pollution prevention and waste minimization initiatives, environmental reporting, permitting documentation, and recordkeeping required for regulatory compliance and Siemens Energy business requirements.

What You Bring

• A BS degree or similar experience in a technical field is required; a master’s degree or equivalent experience in an Environmental or Engineering field is preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. Certifications will be required to be acquired in specific areas as they relate to auditing, waste management and OSHA programs.
• Five or more years of experience in a direct Environmental Health and Safety role, with a strong emphasis on environmental compliance, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Demonstrated experience with environmental regulatory compliance, including EPA requirements, permitting, inspections, reporting, auditing, and environmental recordkeeping.
• Three plus years of experience related to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001. Proven track record to collaboratively develop and drive the daily activities and strategic EHS direction for the organization.
• Ability to work collaboratively across operations, maintenance, engineering, human resources, and contracted services to influence environmental performance and foster a culture of environmental responsibility.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, FM Global, and an understanding of how environmental and EHS regulations impact our business.
• Experience in root cause assessments, hazardous waste management, training, quality, and customer interfaces highly desired. Experience in large rotating equipment, welding and lasers, cranes, radiation safety and heavy machining manufacturing environment required. Experience and in-depth knowledge of power generation equipment is a significant asset.
• Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave