Regulatory Specialist - Onshore Compliance

Are you looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference? Do you want to join a collaborative, mission-driven team that protects the planet, strengthens communities, and supports businesses when they need it most? Are you seeking a place where your work contributes directly to an organization known for excellence in environmental services, crisis management, and emergency response? If your answer is “yes,” then you belong at Ambipar.

Regulatory Specialist – Onshore Compliance

Position Summary

As a part of the nationally recognized Witt O’Brien’s Compliance Services group, the Regulatory Specialist is responsible for supporting Witt O’Brien’s clients with various environmental and emergency management regulatory programs. In this role, you will act as the face of Witt O’Brien’s, managing client relationships and projects. You will work independently, with support from management and support staff, to meet your client companies’ needs for comprehensive environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulatory consulting, planning, and program management services.

Position Details

• Reports to: Manager, Compliance Services
• Location: Remote
• Position Type: Full-Time
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Pay: Salary
• Compensation: Commensurate with experience
• Travel: 40% - 50% domestically and once quarterly for a whole week outside of home residency

Essential Job Functions

• Create, develop, and maintain relationships with assigned clients
• Demonstrate trustworthiness, reliability, and quality of work to clients to generate further business; cross-market WOB’s service offerings
• Interpret complex regulatory language into easy-to-understand terms
• Develop from scratch new regulatory compliance manuals/plans
• Collaborate with multiple support and management team members to identify and resolve regulatory compliance issues
• Act as a company Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager when providing staff augmentation for Witt O’Brien’s clients – temporary in-plant positions
• Prepare project documentation, business presentations, and proposals to meet office standards and client expectations
• Update and maintain various regulatory compliance plans
• Interpret state and federal agency regulations and apply regulatory knowledge to assist clients
• Perform fieldwork as needed
• Visually inspect client sites to ensure compliance and advise on achieving compliance, if necessary
• Act as a liaison between clients and regulatory agencies
• Manage resources efficiently, including budget, time, and manpower, to ensure optimal productivity and performance
• Lead by example by demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and commitment to the team’s/organization's goals
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must have three (3) or more years of experience with one or more of the following regulatory documents: Texas SWP3, SPCC Plans, FRPs (USCG/EPA), OSRPs (PHMSA), Emergency Response Plans
• Basic level: Demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations related to the energy or manufacturing industries and recent experience in preparing or auditing plans and/or permits pertinent to such requirements.
• Basic level: Demonstrated knowledge of common industry practices, e.g., API 653/570, standard operating procedures, such as for handling dry cargo, liquid cargo, and hazardous material, as well as security and prevention measures
• Basic level: Demonstrated knowledge of practices used to address clients’ unexpected emergencies, such as the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), crisis management, business continuity, and emergency response
• Ability to successfully interact with clients
• Ability to multi-task, manage shifting priorities, meet deadlines, and travel on short notice
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Job Requirements

• Strong technical writing skills
• The ideal candidate will have three (3) or more years of actual plan writing experience, along with experience providing technical consultation concerning the aforementioned regulations

Job Description and Hiring Disclaimer

This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.

The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

Commitment to Diversity

• Witt O'Brien's is always looking for the most qualified and experienced professionals with a passion for public safety, emergency management, homeland security, disaster response, and continuity of operations.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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