Environmental Specialist – Walt Disney

Location: Glendale, California

Overview + Roles/Responsibilities: As an Environmental Specialist you will monitor the impact of human activities on the environment, identify environmental issues, and recommend solutions. The Environmental Specialist will report to the Manager Facilities & Operations.

• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental statutes and regulations.
• Implement rules and regulations of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).
• Handle storage and disposal of Hazardous Waste – sort, condense, categorize, and label containers.
• Inspect and maintain chemical/e-waste/satellite storage areas.
• Coordinate hazardous and non-hazardous waste pickups.
• Identify appropriate waste streams.
• Collaborate with Disney partners and vendors to meet current Disney environmental goals.
• Inventory Hazardous and non-hazardous Waste at multiple locations.
• Verify and sign Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests and applicable paperwork. Collaborate with Disney Environmental Affairs as necessary.
• Record and complete reports for material usage for spray booths for SCAQMD.
• Review and approve all chemicals on property for environmental regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with safety team for Safety Data Sheet (SDS) approvals.
• Meet with regulatory inspectors and fire marshal to continually maintain compliance and be the contact for environmental-related investigations.
• Maintain an updated master list of SDS.
• Maintain the Hazard Communication program for division.
• Actively participate in site safety/facility committees.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in environmental business
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification or refresh training upon hire
• Valid State-issued Driver’s license
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Federal EPA and state/city specific regulations in the specified geographic area
• Able to use knowledge to develop solutions aligning with major responsibilities of the role and business operations
• Experience driving a forklift- preferred
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with demonstrable application in root cause assessment
• Able to function efficiently and independently in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to manage small projects with attention to detail and prioritization

Education: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• College degree in environmental studies or related field is preferred