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EthosEnergy is recruiting for an Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance Specialist for the Bethlehem Energy Center which is a Siemens V84.2 combined cycle plant located in Bethlehem, PA. This position will report to the Facility Manager on site. Essential responsibilities of this critical role include coordination, implementation and support of Environmental, Health & Safety plans, policies, procedures, and compliance programs. Success in this role requires providing direction and support to the Management team with strategic EH&S planning and program development to continuously improve EH&S performance along with government regulatory requirements.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as technical environmental subject matter expert in environmental regulatory areas including Acid Rain Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) requirements, Title V operating permits, SPCC plans, waste and hazardous waste regulations, Risk Management Plans and Tier II reporting
- Coordinate and manage implementation of Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Conduct periodic reviews of programs and update to meet regulations and/or corporate directives
- Manage environmental and safety program to ensure compliance with federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations
- Manage compliance obligations related to the quality assurance requirements for continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) for the Facility. Act as the CEMS subject matter expert for emissions reporting. Develop CEMS analyzer troubleshooting skills.
- Complete and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual environmental reports.
- Review environmental deviations to ensure that effective investigations focusing on cause and corrective measures are implemented
- Train employees on plans such as emergency response, spill and fire prevention, risk management, storm water pollution prevention, environmental compliance, and any other site-specific EHS plans/programs
- Communicate with regulatory agencies to address environmental reporting, deviations, and notices of non-compliance and be compliant on quarterly, semi-annual, and yearly reports
- Provide technical expertise, guidance, and training in areas such as confined space, lockout tag out, fall protection, respirators, forklifts and mobile equipment, hot work, JSA’s, and PPE
- Manage the Contractor Safety Program
- Coordinate and/or perform required environmental reporting and testing activities
- Ensure that environmental programs are properly implemented to maintain full compliance with all permits
- Support performance of quarterly environmental and safety program reviews. (Implement corrective action as needed)
- Conduct and coordinate injury and near-miss investigations and generate reports focusing on the root cause. (Ensure corrective measures are identified and implemented as needed)
- Collaborate with management team to develop and implement annual EHS plans, goals and strategies
- Conduct, manage and track required safety and environmental training of plant employees through computer-based software
- Chair safety committee, run weekly meetings and provide consultation and technical support as needed
- Maintain all required EHS and medical screening records as required by applicable regulations and/or EEOM procedures
- Review, analyze and evaluate plant chemistry and environmental data to generate reports and recommendations
- Provide oversight and direction to station environmental compliance programs
- Operate testing equipment and conduct and/or manage scheduled chemistry, environmental and performance testing to generate reports and recommendations
- Maintain the facility Chemistry Laboratory QA/QC Program and Chemical Hygiene Plan
- Maintain professional affiliations with environmental and safety organizations to keep current with new environmental and safety regulations and good management practices
Required Skills / Knowledge
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use influencing skills to accomplish goals and objectives.
- Strong decision-making skills with bias for action balanced with consensus building abilities.
- Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple / varied tasks efficiently.
Experience
- Candidate must have demonstrated knowledge of environmental laws and regulations, including Clean Water Act, RCRA, Clean Air Act, CERCLA, etc.
- Five or more years’ experience in Environmental compliance
- Experience in combined cycle power generation facility preferred.
- Experience implementing EHS management systems.
- A demonstrated track record in implementing corporate policies and procedures and/or developing and implementing site-level EHS procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and analyze complex problems, distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical decisions; and to provide solutions to specific and general EHS matters.
- Experience in participating in audit teams.
- Experience conducting training end users
Education Requirements
- A four-year degree or commensurate experience/professional training in environmental, safety, engineering, or related science discipline
Physical Requirements
- Position requires periods of physical exertion, including walking, climbing ladders, and walking up and down stairs.
- Ability to lift and move material up to 50 pounds.
- Occasional travel in support of business needs may be required.
What We Offer
- Supportive company culture that values its employees
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan
- Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays
- Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus
- Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
- Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs
EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
EthosEnergy is recruiting for an Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance Specialist for the Bethlehem Energy Center which is a Siemens V84.2 combined cycle plant located in Bethlehem, PA. This position will report to the Facility Manager on site. Essential responsibilities of this critical role include coordination, implementation and support of Environmental, Health & Safety plans, policies, procedures, and compliance programs. Success in this role requires providing direction and support to the Management team with strategic EH&S planning and program development to continuously improve EH&S performance along with government regulatory requirements.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as technical environmental subject matter expert in environmental regulatory areas including Acid Rain Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) requirements, Title V operating permits, SPCC plans, waste and hazardous waste regulations, Risk Management Plans and Tier II reporting
- Coordinate and manage implementation of Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Conduct periodic reviews of programs and update to meet regulations and/or corporate directives
- Manage environmental and safety program to ensure compliance with federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations
- Manage compliance obligations related to the quality assurance requirements for continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) for the Facility. Act as the CEMS subject matter expert for emissions reporting. Develop CEMS analyzer troubleshooting skills.
- Complete and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual environmental reports.
- Review environmental deviations to ensure that effective investigations focusing on cause and corrective measures are implemented
- Train employees on plans such as emergency response, spill and fire prevention, risk management, storm water pollution prevention, environmental compliance, and any other site-specific EHS plans/programs
- Communicate with regulatory agencies to address environmental reporting, deviations, and notices of non-compliance and be compliant on quarterly, semi-annual, and yearly reports
- Provide technical expertise, guidance, and training in areas such as confined space, lockout tag out, fall protection, respirators, forklifts and mobile equipment, hot work, JSA’s, and PPE
- Manage the Contractor Safety Program
- Coordinate and/or perform required environmental reporting and testing activities
- Ensure that environmental programs are properly implemented to maintain full compliance with all permits
- Support performance of quarterly environmental and safety program reviews. (Implement corrective action as needed)
- Conduct and coordinate injury and near-miss investigations and generate reports focusing on the root cause. (Ensure corrective measures are identified and implemented as needed)
- Collaborate with management team to develop and implement annual EHS plans, goals and strategies
- Conduct, manage and track required safety and environmental training of plant employees through computer-based software
- Chair safety committee, run weekly meetings and provide consultation and technical support as needed
- Maintain all required EHS and medical screening records as required by applicable regulations and/or EEOM procedures
- Review, analyze and evaluate plant chemistry and environmental data to generate reports and recommendations
- Provide oversight and direction to station environmental compliance programs
- Operate testing equipment and conduct and/or manage scheduled chemistry, environmental and performance testing to generate reports and recommendations
- Maintain the facility Chemistry Laboratory QA/QC Program and Chemical Hygiene Plan
- Maintain professional affiliations with environmental and safety organizations to keep current with new environmental and safety regulations and good management practices
Required Skills / Knowledge
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use influencing skills to accomplish goals and objectives.
- Strong decision-making skills with bias for action balanced with consensus building abilities.
- Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple / varied tasks efficiently.
Experience
- Candidate must have demonstrated knowledge of environmental laws and regulations, including Clean Water Act, RCRA, Clean Air Act, CERCLA, etc.
- Five or more years’ experience in Environmental compliance
- Experience in combined cycle power generation facility preferred.
- Experience implementing EHS management systems.
- A demonstrated track record in implementing corporate policies and procedures and/or developing and implementing site-level EHS procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and analyze complex problems, distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical decisions; and to provide solutions to specific and general EHS matters.
- Experience in participating in audit teams.
- Experience conducting training end users
Education Requirements
- A four-year degree or commensurate experience/professional training in environmental, safety, engineering, or related science discipline
Physical Requirements
- Position requires periods of physical exertion, including walking, climbing ladders, and walking up and down stairs.
- Ability to lift and move material up to 50 pounds.
- Occasional travel in support of business needs may be required.
What We Offer
- Supportive company culture that values its employees
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan
- Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays
- Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus
- Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
- Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs
EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
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Who's Hiring
- Langan Engineering and Environmental Services15
- Atlas Technical Consultants13
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- Consulting & Professional Services21
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental compliance specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations including Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act
- Experience conducting environmental audits, inspections, or compliance assessments
- Proficiency preparing and submitting environmental permits and regulatory reports
- HAZWOPER certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire
- Ability to interpret technical data and communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders
Tips for Your Environmental Compliance Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to regulations cited
Many environmental compliance specialist postings name specific regulations, Clean Air Act, RCRA, NPDES. Pull those exact regulation names into your resume's experience bullets so your application clears keyword filters and shows direct regulatory familiarity to hiring managers.
List every active certification you hold
Certifications like CHMM, REM, or 40-hour HAZWOPER training are shortlisted requirements, not nice-to-haves. Create a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume so recruiters don't miss them while skimming.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists environmental compliance specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by permit type handled
Job titles for this role vary widely. Search by permit type, air emissions, stormwater, wastewater discharge, alongside the job title to surface postings that match your specific hands-on experience and avoid roles outside your specialty.
Prepare audit scenario answers in advance
Interviewers for compliance roles routinely ask how you've handled a failed inspection or resolved a permit deviation. Prepare two or three concrete examples from your experience that walk through the finding, corrective action, and regulatory outcome.
Negotiate continuing education in your offer
Regulatory requirements shift frequently, and employers know recertification is ongoing. When reviewing an offer, ask whether the company covers costs for annual training hours, certification renewals, or attendance at industry compliance conferences.
Environmental Compliance Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most environmental compliance specialists?
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Atlas Technical Consultants, and Burns & McDonnell are hiring the most environmental compliance specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure sectors where ongoing permit obligations require dedicated compliance staff.
How many environmental compliance specialist jobs are remote?
About 59% of environmental compliance specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the site-inspection and permit-management demands of most roles. Fully remote positions are most common in regulatory reporting, compliance program management, and policy advisory functions that don't require physical presence at a facility.
How do you become an environmental compliance specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, chemistry, or a closely related field. Gain early experience through internships with regulatory agencies, industrial facilities, or environmental consulting firms. Pursue foundational certifications like HAZWOPER and, once you have field experience, consider a credential such as CHMM. Build regulatory familiarity by working directly with permit applications and inspection documentation before moving into specialist roles.
Can you get hired as an environmental compliance specialist with little experience?
Entry-level roles do exist, particularly at environmental consulting firms and large manufacturers who hire recent graduates and train them on internal compliance programs. Strengthen a thin resume by completing HAZWOPER training before applying, emphasizing any coursework in environmental law or regulatory frameworks, and highlighting internship or volunteer work involving inspections, sampling, or permit documentation, even if unpaid.
What does the environmental compliance specialist interview process look like?
Most processes run two to three rounds. An initial phone screen covers your regulatory background and certification status. A technical interview follows, where you walk through how you've managed permit renewals, responded to agency inspections, or handled a compliance deviation. Final rounds often include a panel with an environmental manager and an operations lead who assess how you'd work across departments to maintain regulatory standing.
Where can I find and apply to environmental compliance specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to environmental compliance specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your regulatory background, permit experience, and certification level, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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