Environmental Specialist- Wilmington, DE

Michael Page is seeking an Environmental Specialist in Wilmington, DE, responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, preparing reports, managing waste streams, and supporting sustainability initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a leading manufacturing company.
• Competitive Pay, Incentives, and Strong Benefits
• Long‑Term Career Growth & Development Opportunities

About Our Client

My client is an industry‑leading manufacturer of printing inks, pigments, coatings, adhesives, and advanced materials. With a broad product portfolio, deep technical expertise, and a strong commitment to sustainability, the company plays an essential role in packaging, printing, consumer goods, automotive, electronics, and many other sectors.

Job Description

The responsibilities of the Environmental Specialist are:
• Maintain compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, including EPA, state, and local requirements.
• Prepare and submit required environmental reports (e.g., TRI, Tier II, RCRA, NPDES, air emissions inventory, wastewater documentation).
• Support the development, implementation, and auditing of environmental policies, procedures, and programs.
• Maintain environmental permits, ensuring timely renewals, modifications, and adherence to permit conditions.
• Manage hazardous and non‑hazardous waste streams, including profiling, storage, labeling, scheduling pickups, and maintaining manifests.
• Oversee universal waste, used oil, and chemical storage areas to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate standards.
• Conduct regular inspections of waste accumulation areas and environmental control systems.
• Support sustainability programs centered on waste reduction, resource efficiency, pollution prevention, and emissions reduction.
• Identify environmental improvement opportunities and work with plant teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist with corporate environmental goals and sustainability reporting metrics.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Environmental Specialist will have the following:
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in environmental compliance, preferably in manufacturing, chemicals, or industrial operations.
• Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations (RCRA, CERCLA, EPCRA, SPCC, CAA, CWA).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally.

What's on Offer

My client can offer the following for the Environmental Specialist opening
• Competitive Base Salary
• Bonus Potential
• Global Scale & Long-Term Stability
• Work With Industry‑Leading Brands & Technologies
• Robust Career Growth & Cross‑Functional Opportunities

If interested, please apply using the link below. Qualified applicants will be contacted 24-48 hours upon submittal