Environmental Specialist

Webco Industries is seeking an Environmental Specialist for their Southwest Tube division in Sand Springs, OK. The role involves advancing environmental stewardship, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting sustainability initiatives within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include managing wastewater treatment operations, collaborating with various teams, assisting with environmental permitting, and promoting a culture of environmental responsibility. A bachelor's degree in a related field and 1-2 years of compliance experience are required.
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Environmental Specialist – Southwest Tube (OK Carbon Division)





Role Purpose & Mission


Join Southwest Tube as an Environmental Specialist and play a key role in advancing environmental stewardship and compliance within a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this role, you’ll partner closely with the OKC Environmental Manager to support and enhance environmental performance, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory compliance across the facility.


You’ll collaborate with operations, engineering, safety, and leadership teams while working alongside the site Wastewater Treatment Technician to ensure the health of critical systems, mitigate risk, and drive continuous environmental improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional looking to grow their environmental career while making a measurable impact.





What You’ll Do



Support daily OPDES wastewater treatment operations, ensuring both regulatory compliance and system performance
Act as a key liaison with engineering on wastewater system challenges and improvements
Assist with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance activities
Participate in incident investigations and risk assessments to strengthen site performance
Contribute to the development and implementation of environmental programs and process improvements
Support air emissions management and sustainability initiatives, including resource conservation and emissions reduction
Help develop and deliver training and awareness programs to build a culture of environmental responsibility
Prepare and present environmental reports in partnership with the Carbon Environmental Manager
Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate best environmental practices into daily operations




What You Bring


Core Skills & Experience



Knowledge of environmental regulations and a desire to expand expertise in compliance and permitting
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage all levels of the organization
Experience or interest in auditing, risk assessment, and corrective action planning
Passion for sustainability and continuous environmental improvement
Analytical mindset with skills in tracking, reporting, and data analysis (Microsoft Office proficiency required)
Ability to partner effectively across teams, including operations, engineering, safety, and corporate functions




Personal Attributes



Integrity: Commitment to ethical and compliant practices
Accountability: Ownership of responsibilities and results
Collaboration: Strong team-oriented mindset
Leadership: Ability to guide and influence others toward shared goals
Innovation: Drive to identify and implement practical improvements




How You’ll Make an Impact


You will directly influence the site’s environmental performance by helping ensure compliance with key regulations, including:



RCRA, Stormwater, Title V / PSD, and OPDES
Timely and accurate reporting (TIER II, TRI, DMRs, Hazardous Waste Inspections)
Support for ISO 14001 and internal audit programs
Strengthened environmental training and awareness across the facility




Qualifications


Required



Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field
1–2+ years of experience in environmental compliance
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations




Preferred



Professional certifications (CHMM, CEP, or similar)
Master’s degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability, or related field
3–4+ years of environmental experience, ideally in manufacturing or industrial settings
Experience with metals, tubing, or similar industrial operations




Work Environment & Expectations



Blend of office and hands-on manufacturing environment
Exposure to industrial conditions (noise, dust, chemicals, machinery) with required PPE
Moderate physical activity including plant inspections and incident response
On-call availability for emergency response in a 24/7 operation




Why Join Southwest Tube?


This role offers the chance to build your expertise, influence real environmental outcomes, and grow your career within a collaborative, safety-focused manufacturing environment. You’ll be empowered to contribute ideas, improve systems, and help shape a more sustainable future for the operation.


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