Senior Environmental Specialist

Join Kyocera International Inc.

Were hiring a Senior Environmental Specialist at our San Diego CA location!

Join a stable long-term opportunity where your work matters. Were hiring a Senior Environmental Specialist to support production and ensure high-quality output in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Pay Range - $79000 to $95000 annually (Actual base pay based onfactorssuch as relevant experience education market qualifications and skills.)

With nearly 80000 employees globally Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics in various industries including aerospace automotive Medical applications and semiconductor processing. Our innovative materials are found in everything from smartphones to space shuttles!Check out our profile video!

Look at these PERKS!

• Competitive pay benefits and hours
• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (thats 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!)
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k) with company match
• Pension
• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement

We have a long-tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!) a vital company mission and an excellent benefits package that includes medical dental vision life insurance paid time off to volunteer paid leave options tuition reimbursement an employer-paid Pension and a 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match. Our larger locations also feature onsite gyms walking tracks exercise rooms and employee gardens!

We strive to have a diverse workforce from all backgrounds including minorities women and veterans who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for.

Kyocera International Inc. also has a robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder Dr. Kazuo Inamori which you can learn more about here: Our company motto is Do the right thing as a human being and we try to use that motto constantly in our decision-making.

Exempt:Yes
Safety Sensitive:Yes

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Senior Environmental Specialist will collaborate closely with both administrative and production teams to sustain and enhance our programs. The position will oversee compliance programs engage with regulatory agencies to ensure that the facilitys operations comply with all environmental laws and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

• College degree in Environmental Science Environmental Engineering or a related field. Experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the environmental field preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of federal state and local environmental regulations and standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex regulatory information to non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Instant Messaging).
• Relevant certifications such as CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) CPEA (Certified Professional Environmental Auditor) or ISO 14001 Lead Auditor are desirable.
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug screen. Valid drivers license and the ability to drive legally in the U.S.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS

• CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager)
• CPEA (Certified Professional Environmental Auditor)
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the facility complies with all applicable federal state and local environmental regulations including air emissions water quality hazardous waste and chemical safety.

2. Permit Management: Oversee the acquisition maintenance and compliance of all necessary environmental permits.

3. Inspection Coordination: Prepare for and coordinate inspections by regulatory agencies ensuring all documentation and facility conditions meet regulatory standards.

4. Environmental Reporting: Compile and submit all required environmental reports to regulatory bodies accurately and on time.

5. Training & Development: Develop and deliver training programs for employees on environmental regulations compliance procedures and best practices.

6. Policy Implementation: Implement and enforce company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

7. Auditing & Monitoring: Conduct regular environmental audits and inspections to identify compliance gaps and areas for improvement.

8. Documentation Management: Maintain detailed records of compliance activities including permits reports inspections and training records.

9. Sustainability Initiatives: Support and implement sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of the facilitys operations.

10. Emergency Response: Develop and maintain emergency response plans for environmental incidents and provide training to staff.

11. Health and Safety Program Support: As necessary support health and safety initiatives programs and compliance goals established by the EH&S Department.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job the employee iscontinuouslyrequired to talk or hear;regularlyrequired to sit;frequentlyrequired to stand walk; andoccasionallyrequired to use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the functions of this job the employee isoccasionallyexposed to work near moving mechanical parts work in high precarious places fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. This position may require exposure to information subject to US Export Control regulations i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.

Kyocera International Inc. values diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact Kyocera International Inc. Human Resources team directly.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Experience:

Senior IC