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Environmental Superintendent jobs are open across construction, oil and gas, mining, utilities, and environmental consulting, at levels from site-level supervisor to senior superintendent, with specializations in remediation oversight, stormwater compliance, and hazardous materials management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Title: Environmental Superintendent
Job Location: Painesville OH
Job type: Full-time
Type of role: On-site
Lead Environmental Excellence at one of Lubrizol's Largest Manufacturing Sites
At Lubrizol, we're advancing mobility, improving well-being, and enhancing modern life through innovative chemistry and sustainable solutions. We're seeking an experienced and passionate Environmental Superintendent to join our leadership team in Painesville, Ohio.
This is more than a compliance role. It's an opportunity to drive environmental stewardship across a large, complex manufacturing facility, lead a talented team of professionals, and influence the future of environmental performance at one of the industry's premier chemical manufacturing sites.
If you're energized by solving complex environmental challenges, leading high-performing teams, and making a visible impact on operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
The Impact You'll Make
As the Environmental Superintendent, you will provide both strategic vision and day-to-day leadership for the site's environmental programs. You will champion compliance, strengthen environmental performance, and partner closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, and corporate teams to drive continuous improvement.
In this highly visible leadership role, you will:
- Lead all aspects of environmental compliance and environmental management systems for the site.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company environmental requirements, with a strong focus on U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA regulations.
- Develop and execute strategies that improve environmental performance while supporting business objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of environmental professionals, fostering technical excellence and career growth.
- Manage team resources and priorities to ensure critical environmental objectives are achieved.
- Coordinate environmental testing, monitoring, permitting, reporting, and compliance activities.
- Monitor environmental performance metrics, identify trends, conduct root cause analyses, and drive sustainable corrective actions.
- Serve as a key site representative during regulatory inspections, corporate audits, and environmental assessments.
- Partner with operations leaders to ensure environmental requirements are integrated into daily work processes.
- Oversee environmental compliance systems and collaborate with Corporate Environmental and IT teams to maintain and improve system effectiveness.
- Manage relationships with environmental consultants, laboratories, waste management providers, and testing firms.
- Participate as a member of the site's Emergency Control Center (ECC).
- Collaborate across Lubrizol manufacturing sites to share best practices and drive consistency in environmental programs.
Skills that Make a Difference
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of environmental experience, preferably within chemical manufacturing, refining, petrochemical, or other highly regulated industrial environments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements, including U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA programs.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and enterprise management systems.
Preferred
- Previous experience leading or managing environmental professionals.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Management.
- Experience managing environmental compliance including, but not limited to, non-attainment areas, Title V, RCRA, RMP, MACT for HWC, LDAR, SARA, SPCC, IDP, NPDES, SWPPP
- Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) within chemical manufacturing operations.
- Experience leading incident investigations and conducting root cause analyses.
Perks and Rewards That Inspire:
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
- 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
- Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
- Flexible work environment
Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You.
For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.
We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.
Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.
We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.
#LI-HS1
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Job Title: Environmental Superintendent
Job Location: Painesville OH
Job type: Full-time
Type of role: On-site
Lead Environmental Excellence at one of Lubrizol's Largest Manufacturing Sites
At Lubrizol, we're advancing mobility, improving well-being, and enhancing modern life through innovative chemistry and sustainable solutions. We're seeking an experienced and passionate Environmental Superintendent to join our leadership team in Painesville, Ohio.
This is more than a compliance role. It's an opportunity to drive environmental stewardship across a large, complex manufacturing facility, lead a talented team of professionals, and influence the future of environmental performance at one of the industry's premier chemical manufacturing sites.
If you're energized by solving complex environmental challenges, leading high-performing teams, and making a visible impact on operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
The Impact You'll Make
As the Environmental Superintendent, you will provide both strategic vision and day-to-day leadership for the site's environmental programs. You will champion compliance, strengthen environmental performance, and partner closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, and corporate teams to drive continuous improvement.
In this highly visible leadership role, you will:
- Lead all aspects of environmental compliance and environmental management systems for the site.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company environmental requirements, with a strong focus on U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA regulations.
- Develop and execute strategies that improve environmental performance while supporting business objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of environmental professionals, fostering technical excellence and career growth.
- Manage team resources and priorities to ensure critical environmental objectives are achieved.
- Coordinate environmental testing, monitoring, permitting, reporting, and compliance activities.
- Monitor environmental performance metrics, identify trends, conduct root cause analyses, and drive sustainable corrective actions.
- Serve as a key site representative during regulatory inspections, corporate audits, and environmental assessments.
- Partner with operations leaders to ensure environmental requirements are integrated into daily work processes.
- Oversee environmental compliance systems and collaborate with Corporate Environmental and IT teams to maintain and improve system effectiveness.
- Manage relationships with environmental consultants, laboratories, waste management providers, and testing firms.
- Participate as a member of the site's Emergency Control Center (ECC).
- Collaborate across Lubrizol manufacturing sites to share best practices and drive consistency in environmental programs.
Skills that Make a Difference
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of environmental experience, preferably within chemical manufacturing, refining, petrochemical, or other highly regulated industrial environments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements, including U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA programs.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and enterprise management systems.
Preferred
- Previous experience leading or managing environmental professionals.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Management.
- Experience managing environmental compliance including, but not limited to, non-attainment areas, Title V, RCRA, RMP, MACT for HWC, LDAR, SARA, SPCC, IDP, NPDES, SWPPP
- Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) within chemical manufacturing operations.
- Experience leading incident investigations and conducting root cause analyses.
Perks and Rewards That Inspire:
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
- 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
- Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
- Flexible work environment
Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You.
For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.
We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.
Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.
We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.
#LI-HS1
Job Segment: Chemical Research, Compliance, Facilities, Chemical Engineer, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, Legal, Operations
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental superintendent jobs.
- 5 or more years of field experience managing environmental compliance on active construction or industrial sites
- HAZWOPER 40-hour certification with current annual refresher training
- Working knowledge of NPDES stormwater permits and spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plans
- OSHA 30-hour construction or general industry certification
- Experience preparing and submitting environmental reports to federal or state regulatory agencies
- Proficiency with environmental management software and data-logging field tools
Tips for Your Environmental Superintendent Job Search
Tailor your resume to compliance specifics
List the exact permits you've managed, such as NPDES, SPCC, or air quality permits, and name the regulatory agencies you've worked with. Generic environmental experience reads flat to hiring managers who need someone ready on day one.
Lead with your certifications upfront
Certifications like HAZWOPER 40-hour, OSHA 30, or CESSWI often appear as minimum requirements in postings. Put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so screeners don't miss them before moving on.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists environmental superintendent openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter postings by industry sector carefully
An environmental superintendent role at a remediation firm runs very differently from one at a utility or a heavy civil contractor. Target sectors where your compliance background and site conditions experience actually align with what the job demands.
Prepare scenario answers about agency interactions
Interviewers frequently ask how you've handled an unannounced regulatory inspection or a notice of violation. Have two or three specific examples ready that show how you communicated with inspectors and resolved findings without work stoppages.
Negotiate scope and authority, not just compensation
Before accepting an offer, clarify your stop-work authority, budget sign-off limits, and whether subcontractor environmental compliance falls under your chain of command. Vague authority creates liability for you and friction with the team you manage.
Environmental Superintendent Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most environmental superintendents?
The most active employers for environmental superintendents right now are HarperGC, County of Los Angeles, and Errg, and the most openings are in New York, South Carolina, and Nevada, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially consistent from large general contractors, environmental remediation firms, and energy infrastructure developers.
How many environmental superintendent jobs are remote?
About 0% of environmental superintendent openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-based nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include environmental compliance reporting, program management, and regulatory documentation review rather than active field oversight positions.
How do you become an environmental superintendent?
Start with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, geology, or a closely related field. Build field experience in roles like environmental technician, compliance coordinator, or site environmental officer, working on permitted construction or industrial sites. Earn core certifications including HAZWOPER 40-hour and OSHA 30. Progress into supervisory roles by taking ownership of agency reporting, inspection responses, and subcontractor oversight until you're managing full environmental programs independently.
Can you get hired as an environmental superintendent with little experience?
Direct promotion into an environmental superintendent role with no field background is rare because employers need someone who can respond to an agency inspector or stop work without escalating first. The most practical path is two to four years as an environmental technician or compliance specialist on regulated sites, combined with HAZWOPER and OSHA certifications. Some contractors promote quickly when candidates demonstrate strong regulatory knowledge and an ability to manage subcontractors and documentation without close supervision.
What does the environmental superintendent interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone screen focused on your certifications and site experience, followed by a technical interview where you'll walk through how you've handled permit compliance, agency inspections, and environmental incidents. A final round often involves a panel with a project manager or operations director who tests your judgment on stop-work authority and contractor management. Some employers add a site walkthrough or a written scenario exercise before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to environmental superintendent jobs?
You can find and apply to environmental superintendent jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certifications, sector experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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