Ehs specialist Jobs in Aurora, IL

Who We Are

At Amsted Automotive, we’re more than just a company—we’re a community of innovators, creators, and dedicated professionals who take pride in our work and each other.

As an employee-owned organization, every team member has a vested interest in our success and shares in our achievements.

This unique ownership culture fosters a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

Come join us and be part of a dynamic team that’s transforming the industrial and automotive industries while shaping the future of mobility!

What's In It For You

We create a supportive environment where employees thrive! With a range of benefits designed to enhance your health, well-being, and financial security, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Join us and experience the exceptional rewards that make Amsted Automotive a great place to work!

Health And Wellness

• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Telehealth
• Onsite health screenings
• Mental health resources
• Employee Assistance Program that includes counseling and support services for mental health, family support, financial advice, legal guidance, and more

Financial Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 401k with Company Match
• Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
• Life and Disability Insurance

Work Life Balance

• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• 14 Annual Company Paid Holidays

Professional Development

• Training Programs
• Education Expense Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Additional Benefits

• Pet Insurance and Discount Program
• Legal Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Recognition and Rewards
• Community Involvement
• Workplace Giving Matching Gift Program

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental compliance audits and gap analyses across all facilities (air, water, stormwater, waste, SPCC), and provide corrective action recommendations to facility leadership.
• Drive implementation of standardized environmental improvements to enhance compliance, reduce risk, and improve environmental performance metrics across locations.
• Track and report key environmental metrics (e.g., waste generation, wastewater / effluent sampling results, stormwater inspections, permit conditions, audit findings) to support data-driven decision-making.
• Maintain and oversee environmental compliance calendars and facility-specific inspection / audit programs, collaborating with site leadership to close actions on time.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for environmental topics during external audits / inspections (e.g., regulatory agency visits, customer audits, ISO 14001), ensuring facilities maintain compliance.
• Partner with Plant Managers, Operations, Maintenance, and HR to ensure environmental responsibilities are understood and executed, and to address serious environmental compliance risks.
• Deliver environmental train-the-trainer compliance training (e.g., stormwater / SPCC, waste handling, spill response, hazardous waste) and coordinate external training as needed.
• Support environmental incident investigations (e.g., spills, permit deviations, exceedances), perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with site leaders and the EHS team to develop, implement, and refine environmental policies, procedures, and environmental management system (EMS) elements.
• Ensure that environmental records are created, maintained and stored as required (permits, manifests, inspection logs, sampling results, regulatory correspondence), ensuring completeness and audit readiness.
• Use data insights to identify environmental trends, recurring compliance risks, and improvement opportunities, helping leadership make proactive decisions.
• Generate reports on environmental compliance status and performance for plant leadership and EHS leadership; provide periodic summary support for key safety metrics as assigned.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Strong working knowledge of environmental regulatory compliance, permitting obligations, and mandatory recordkeeping requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with :
• Air emissions permitting and compliance
• NPDES and industrial stormwater programs
• Hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, including manifests, vendor coordination, and on-site accumulation requirements
• Wastewater regulations and discharge requirements
• SPCC program requirements, spill response, and best management practices (BMPs)
• Experience participating in or leading environmental compliance audits and inspections, including managing findings and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and compliance management tools; ability to build, maintain, and improve inspection, permit, and documentation tracking systems.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and internal auditing is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to manage multiple environmental compliance and continuous improvement initiatives across sites.
• Strong organizational, time management, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy, execution, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while remaining collaborative and accountable as part of a team.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to :
• Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats
• Translate technical environmental terminology into clear, plain-language explanations
• Engage effectively with front-line employees, supervisors, and senior leadership
• Confidently deliver presentations and facilitate discussions with groups
• Demonstrated customer-service mindset with a focus on support and responsiveness.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and communication styles.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 15–20% as needed.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Practical environmental compliance experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment or a consulting background.
• Environmental certifications / training preferred (e.g., ISO 14001 Internal Auditor, HAZWOPER, RCRA training).

Safety certifications (e.g., CSP, OHST) are a plus.

Experience

• 3 plus years of practical environmental compliance experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment or a consulting background.
• Experience supporting or leading environmental audits and regulatory inspections and driving corrective actions to closure.
• Prior multi-site environmental program experience preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of core safety programs (e.g., PPE, LOTO awareness, machine guarding awareness) and ability to support incident investigations as assigned.

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