Senior Environmental Auditor
Job Description
Location: Chicago, IL
Hire Type: Contract
Salary: 90k- 130k/yr.
Benefits: Insurance (Health, Medical, Dental), Paid Holidays, PTO, and more!
- Plan, coordinate, and lead ISO 14001 audits across multiple U.S. facilities.
- Conduct audits in accordance with ISO 19011, identifying non-conformities and improvement opportunities.
- Present audit findings to site and corporate leadership and track corrective actions through completion.
- Maintain EMS documentation, including policies, procedures, work instructions, legal registers, and aspect/impact assessments.
- Monitor regulatory changes and update EMS documents to ensure compliance.
- Support facilities with compliance to federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
- Assist with regulatory inspections and inquiries as needed.
- Analyze audit trends and performance metrics to identify systemic issues and areas for improvement.
- Provide EMS and ISO 14001 training and awareness to site teams.
- Collaborate with environmental, operations, and corporate sustainability teams.
- Maintain accurate audit records, corrective action logs, and EMS change history.
- Support external audits and certification renewals.
- Conduct environmental risk assessments and support mitigation planning.
- Perform supplier and contractor environmental audits.
- Assist in aligning ISO 14001 with other management systems, including ISO 9001 and ISO 45001.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Project Management, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of environmental experience leading ISO 14001 audits.
- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification required.
- Knowledge of OSHA standards preferred.
- Experience developing training, SOPs, or job aids preferred.
- Experience conducting training in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Sabrina Herrera
Sabrina Herrera is a seasoned Technical Recruiter with a knack for establishing genuine connections with candidates and continuously expanding her expertise in various roles and industries. With one year of dedicated service at Sterling and an impressive 15-year journey in the recruiting arena, Sabrina has become a respected figure in talent acquisition.
As a Technical Recruiter, Sabrina's ability to build strong relationships with candidates sets her apart. She values the opportunity to understand each individual's unique strengths, aspirations, and career goals, ensuring she can guide them toward the most suitable and fulfilling opportunities.
Having spent 15 years in the recruiting domain, Sabrina's experience spans diverse industries and roles. She embraces the challenges of exploring new fields, consistently striving to expand her knowledge and expertise. Her dedication to continuous learning allows her to stay at the forefront of emerging trends and best practices in the recruitment landscape.
Sabrina advises fellow professionals to cultivate a curious mindset and actively seek new challenges and projects that push the boundaries of their abilities. Embracing the unknown and venturing into uncharted territories can lead to personal and professional growth, ultimately elevating one's effectiveness in the field of recruitment.