Environmental Compliance Specialist

About the role

Electra is reinventing ironmaking from the ground up with a breakthrough electrochemical technology that produces high purity clean iron and critical co - minerals. With two operating pilots in Boulder and a new demonstration facility underway in Jefferson County, we're on track to reach commercial scale by the end of the decade. Backed by over $300 million and strategic partnerships with global leaders across mining, steel, and big tech, momentum is on our side . Recognized by Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company and a Next Big Thing in Tech, and named one of TIME's 100 Climate Leaders, we're building a company shaping the future of industry. If y ou're looking to make an impact and join a team t hat's driven, focused, and scaling, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include:
• Environmental Program Development & Compliance
• Primary environmental compliance lead for assigned Electra locations.
• Independently manages environmental compliance programs to ensure compliance with EPA, DOT, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations with limited supervision.
• Solves complex, site-level compliance challenges and escalates as appropriate to their manager.
• Secure and renew environmental operating permits (Air, Water, Etc.) as necessary for all operations.
• Complete all required annual environmental reports required by site environmental permits or federal, state or local requirements (CAA, CWA, EPCRA, RCRA)
• Coordinate any emissions performance testing, effluent or waste sampling and analysis as required.
• Develop and implement environmental policies, and procedures tailored to a chemical and heavy industrial environment.
• Proactively identify environmental risks and advise effective mitigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate environmental considerations into operational processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Lead environmental release or spill incident investigations and root cause analyses; develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Advises internal stakeholders on regulatory requirements and serves as the site-level liaison with regulatory agencies` and external auditors.
• Characterize all wastes and maintain effective records.
• Oversee safe handling, storage, offsite transportation and disposal of hazardous chemicals for multiple sites.
• Contribute to and maintain emergency response plans, spill control, and fire protection systems, and ensure that they satisfy all RCRA, DOT, SPCC, and Stormwater emergency planning requirements.
• Travel as needed to obtain or maintain personal training/certifications and benchmarks internally and externally. Estimated to be approximately 2 weeks per year.
• Health and Safety Program Support, Training and Culture Building
• Demonstrate commitment to Electra's values by contributing positively to the site's safety culture.
• Design and deliver environmental compliance training programs for operators, technicians, and leadership.
• Promote a proactive EHS culture through coaching, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a visible safety leader on the plant floor, modeling best practices and engaging with frontline teams.
• Monitoring & Reporting
• Timely and accurate environmental reporting per legal and/or permit requirements.
• Develop, track and report environmental performance metrics, incidents, and corrective actions.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and investigations to identify and mitigate risks.
• Monitor and close out action items stemming from incident investigations, hazard analyses, and/or audits.
• What we need you to bring to the team:
• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, environmental science, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of environmental experience in mining, manufacturing, chemical industry, or similar environment.
• Proven experience developing and implementing environmental programs in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Experience solving complex environmental compliance issues with limited supervision
• Strong experience securing environmental permits to operate (Examples: Stormwater Permits, Industrial Pre-Treatment Wastewater Discharge Permits, Title V Operating Permits)
• Strong knowledge of hazardous materials handling and pollution control.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility

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