Environmental Specialist

Position Type:                          Full-time, Exempt

Reports to:                               Environmental Manager

Supervisory Responsibility:     None

Location:                                  DFW and Jacksonville, FL Manufacturing Facilities

Company Summary

Stellar Energy provides bespoke state-of-the-art solutions customers build in for optimized performance now, bridging a critical gap in the energy transition towards a better future. In business for over 25 years, we have added efficiency and capacity to customer infrastructure in more than 15 countries. More dispatchable power. Increased LNG production. Greater Data Center efficiency and lower costs. Lower emissions for greater sustainability. Hyperscale deployment at the best possible speed to first megawatt. All delivered with a 100% performance test passage rate.

Summary Objective

The Environmental Specialist is responsible for supporting and maintaining environmental compliance programs at Stellar Energy Americas, Inc. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including hazardous waste management, stormwater and spill prevention programs, air compliance, and environmental monitoring and reporting. The position supports manufacturing, construction, and field operations by providing regulatory expertise, inspections, training, documentation, and corrective action oversight.

Essential Functions

• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, including RCRA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, SPCC, EPCRA, and applicable state and local requirements.
• Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste Management
  • Perform waste characterizations and hazardous waste determinations.
  • Oversee container labeling, storage, inspections, secondary containment, and accumulation time limits.
  • Coordinate hazardous waste shipments, manifests, land disposal restriction (LDR) notifications, and TSDF communications.
  • Maintain manifests, waste profiles, inspection logs, and required records.
• Stormwater & Spill Prevention Compliance
  • Conduct routine Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) inspections and monitoring activities.
  • Perform and document SPCC inspections, including tank, drum, and secondary containment inspections.
  • Support stormwater sampling, benchmark monitoring, visual assessments, and corrective actions as required.
  • Maintain SWPPP and SPCC plans, inspection records, training documentation, and corrective action tracking.
• Air Compliance & Monitoring
  • Conduct routine air monitoring and inspections to verify compliance with applicable air permits and regulatory requirements.
  • Track air emissions-related operational requirements, inspections, and recordkeeping.
  • Support compliance with Clean Air Act requirements, including visible emissions observations and operational monitoring.
  • Assist with air permit applications, renewals, and reporting as required.
• Inspections, Audits, and Reporting
  • Perform routine environmental inspections and internal audits of accumulation areas, storage locations, and operational activities.
  • Identify compliance gaps, recommend corrective actions, and track closure to completion.
  • Support regulatory inspections and act as a technical liaison with regulatory agencies when requested.
• Training & Program Support
  • Provide environmental training to employees, including RCRA hazardous waste handling, spill prevention, stormwater awareness, and general environmental compliance.
  • Support spill response planning, incident investigations, and required regulatory notifications.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and safety teams to integrate environmental requirements into daily work activities.
• Support environmental data collection, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts as assigned.

Work Location

This position will be worked out of our Normandy Manufacturing Facility in Jacksonville, FL.   This position is not approved for telecommuting or working remotely. Or where the employee will physically work.

Work Environment
Most work is performed in an office environment or manufacturing floor. 

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position Monday through Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Travel
Some occasional travel may be necessary. Occasional travel to Stellar Energy facilities and training may be required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of environmental compliance experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, or energy-related environments.
• Working knowledge of:
  • RCRA hazardous waste regulations (40 CFR Parts 260–279)
  • Stormwater and SPCC requirements
  • Air compliance and monitoring fundamentals
• Ability to interpret environmental regulations and apply them to operational activities.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with EHS management systems preferred.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience supporting LQG or SQG facilities.
• Hands-on experience conducting SWPPP, SPCC, and air compliance inspections.
• Familiarity with environmental permitting and regulatory agency inspections.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER, RCRA Hazardous Waste, or equivalent environmental training.
• Experience in energy, EPC, or industrial manufacturing environments.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Annual recertification is required

Work Authorization
Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.