Looking to be part of a growing organization focused on innovative
transportation and logistics solutions with a passion for progress and a deep
sense of responsibility to our customers, associates, and communities? Penske
Transportation Solutions is looking for a driven environmental professional to
lead the development of compliance programs for nationwide new product offerings
and oversee the environmental compliance at multiple locations.
Specifically, this role will lead the evaluation of maintenance and operational
activities, identification of environmental risks and regulatory requirements,
and development of practical and consistent procedures to be implemented across
multiple states and operating environments. This position will be required to
work closely with our operations and maintenance teams to develop, implement,
and monitor repeatable and reliable solutions to complex regulatory and
operational challenges.
This role serves as the primary environmental resource for operational leaders,
managers, technicians, and maintenance employees; and interacts with customers,
federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. The position is field based,
reports to the Manager, Field Environmental Compliance and is part of the
corporate environmental team supporting Penske Transportation Solutions.
Nationwide travel up to 70% of the time is required. Travel will include
frequent overnight and multi-day trips to operational and customer locations
throughout the United States and Canada. Travel schedules and destinations will
be set by prioritization of regulatory and operational needs. A company service
vehicle is provided for this role.
Major Responsibilities:
The Field Environmental Compliance Specialist major responsibilities include:
• Evaluating new product offerings related to delivering fleet service and
repair to identify environmental risks, regulatory requirements, operational
challenges, and apply pragmatic, measurable, and consistent solutions and
programs.
• Developing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving environmental
compliance programs, procedures, and operating standards for new product
offerings and Penske field locations. This will include standardized
procedures, recordkeeping, on-site inspections, and training programs.
• Visiting field and customer locations to evaluate environmental compliance,
perform audits, provide on-site guidance and training; help operational leaders
address identified concerns in a timely manner; and attend and support
environmental inspections conducted by federal, state, and local regulatory
agencies
• Working with field operational leaders, technicians, and maintenance
employees; internal corporate departments; federal, state, and local regulatory
agencies; contractors, service providers, and environmental consultants; and
customers to develop practical solutions to complex regulatory and operational
challenges.
• Researching, interpreting, and communicating environmental requirements for
operations across multiple states and regulatory jurisdictions.
• Maintaining accurate records and monitor and communicate program performance,
identifying recurring compliance trends, and recommending improvements that can
be applied across the nationwide network.
• Performing additional environmental projects and related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental
Engineering, Occupational or Industrial Hygiene, Safety, or a related field.
• At least three years of environmental compliance experience, preferably
supporting multiple locations, vehicle maintenance, transportation, fleet
services, or other field-based operations.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state environmental requirements
involving hazardous waste, hazardous materials, storage tanks, stormwater,
wastewater, air emissions, regulatory inspections, corrective actions, and
facility closures with the ability to research, understand, and apply
environmental requirements across multiple states and regulatory jurisdictions.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical procedures that
can be successfully followed by field and maintenance teams.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to
manage multiple priorities and work effectively with operational teams,
maintenance employees, vendors, consultants, and regulators.
• Ability to work independently while traveling and supporting operations across
a large geographic area.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationwide up to 70% of the time, including
frequent overnight and multi-day travel.
• Flexibility to adjust travel schedules and destinations based on changing
operational and program needs.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with environmental,
health, and safety data-management systems is preferred.
• Experience supporting new product development, field service, and/or
maintenance facilities is preferred.
• Professional certifications are preferred, including Certified Hazardous
Materials Manager, Professional Engineer, Professional Geologist, Registered
Environmental Manager, or Registered Environmental Professional.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the
specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a
background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal
history) and drug screening are required.
Physical Requirements:
• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in
written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and
understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to
stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to
touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be
able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay: $66,900 – $102,000
Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy,
healthy, and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/
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About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions
Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation
provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and
technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters
in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to
excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske
[https://www.gopenske.com/] to learn more.