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Sustainability Coordinator

COMPA Industries, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates for a Scientist III, Sustainability Coordinator position supporting the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) project near Carlsbad, NM.

Salary: $71,204.70 – $128,153.70/year

Location: 100% Onsite – Carlsbad, NM / WIPP Site

Project: WIPP

Department: Site Environmental Compliance

Schedule: Full-Time

Remote: No

Category: Environmental

Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying

Applicants must meet all requirements below or will not be considered:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Science, Engineering, or an equivalent area
  • 3–5 years of combined experience supporting and implementing Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Pollution Prevention (P2), Sustainability, and/or NEPA programs
  • Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work 100% onsite supporting the WIPP facility near Carlsbad, New Mexico
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Impact

  • The Scientist III, Sustainability Coordinator plays a key role in supporting environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives at WIPP, a U.S. Department of Energy facility near Carlsbad, New Mexico.
  • This position supports the continued implementation of the site’s Environmental Management System while helping coordinate Sustainability, Pollution Prevention, and NEPA-related activities. You will work collaboratively with environmental, engineering, energy management, and site organizations to reduce environmental impact, support regulatory compliance, and promote effective sustainability initiatives across the WIPP community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support continued implementation and maintenance of the WIPP Environmental Management System
  • Work to expand WIPP recycling programs and support waste minimization initiatives
  • Coordinate with WIPP organizations to track completion status for EMS targets
  • Provide guidance to facility organizations on developing EMS annual targets
  • Conduct Environmental Management System Steering Committee meetings as needed to discuss target progress and EMS-related topics
  • Coordinate with the Engineering Department’s Energy Manager for compilation and submittal of the Energy and Water Management Plan
  • Support sustainability initiatives related to DOE sustainability goals, including energy and water conservation, waste minimization, recycling, sustainable procurement, carbon pollution-free electricity, and site resilience
  • Prepare clear, organized reports and documentation that communicate project status, identify issues, and present solutions
  • Annually summarize EMS activities for compliance reports submitted to federal and state regulators
  • Prepare the EMS annual report and contribute to the Waste Minimization Report
  • Support planning and coordination of WIPP Earth Day events and activities
  • Educate the WIPP site community on EMS, Sustainability, and Pollution Prevention programs
  • Support NEPA environmental compliance reviews for planned engineering design and construction projects
  • Inform the SIMCO Program Manager of EMS progress and status on an annual basis
  • Support regulatory compliance with applicable federal and New Mexico environmental regulations

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Science, Engineering, or an equivalent area
  • 3–5 years of combined experience supporting and implementing EMS, P2, Sustainability, and/or NEPA programs
  • Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to write clear, organized reports and technical documents
  • Strong attention to detail and demonstrated initiative
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with individuals and project groups
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with various site-wide departments and organizations

Preferred Background

  • Experience working with sustainability or environmental programs in a government facility
  • Previous WIPP, DOE, federal facility, or highly regulated environmental compliance experience
  • Previous HAZWOPER and/or MSHA training
  • Experience supporting recycling, waste minimization, energy and water conservation, sustainable procurement, or site resilience initiatives
  • Experience preparing environmental compliance reports or supporting regulatory submittals
  • Experience supporting NEPA reviews for engineering design or construction projects

Work Environment

  • 100% onsite position supporting the WIPP facility near Carlsbad, New Mexico
  • The WIPP facility is approximately a 45-minute commute from Carlsbad and about a 1-hour commute from Hobbs, New Mexico
  • Shuttle commuter service to and from the WIPP site is offered from both Carlsbad and Hobbs
  • Work is performed within a DOE environmental compliance setting
  • Role requires collaboration with site organizations, environmental staff, engineering personnel, energy management, and program stakeholders

Why This Role

  • This is a strong opportunity for an environmental professional who wants to support sustainability, environmental compliance, and pollution prevention programs at a nationally significant DOE facility. You will help shape and promote initiatives that reduce environmental impact, improve site-wide engagement, and support the long-term effectiveness of the WIPP Environmental Management System.

Equal Opportunity Employer

COMPA Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.