Job Description

Environmental Specialist

Date: Aug 18, 2025

Location:Garden Grove, CA, US

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Environmental Specialist to join our team at GKN Aerospace, a growing aerospace and defense manufacturing company in Garden Grove, CA. The successful candidate will ensure environmental compliance for GKN Aerospace manufacturing in Garden Grove, implementing environmental policies and procedures, per CA compliance, to minimize the company's environmental impact. Key functions of the role will include daily oversight in chemical handling and hazardous waste management and disposal, as well as storm water, waste water, and recycling programs. The Environmental Specialist will also maintain daily compliance logs for AQMD.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage training for chemical handling and labeling, as well as hazardous waste management and disposal, storm water, waste water, and recycling programs. 
• Conduct training and education programs on environmental practices and compliance for 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift operations. 
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and assist in ISO 14001 compliance requirements and audit. 
• Ensure compliance with AQMD permitting requirements. 
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Prepare and submit environmental reports to regulatory agencies.
• Managing Chemical Safety Data Sheets. 
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate environmental considerations into processes and projects.
• Stay updated on changes in environmental regulations and industry best practices.
• Investigate environmental incidents and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain accurate records of environmental compliance activities and incidents.
• Working directly with operations on production floor, performing regular inspections, to address any nonconformities and/or environmental concerns.
• Participate in daily Operations Tier meetings.  
  

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field of study.
• 3+ years of experience in an Environmental role for manufacturing.
• 1+ year of direct experience in Federal, State, and/or local California environmental regulations.
• Fluent in reading and writing, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to conduct effective training sessions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• U.S. Citizenship per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong time management abilities, deadline driven, well organized, and excellent attention to detail. 
• Experience with ISO 14001 or similar environmental management systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Completed 40-hour HazWoper certification training.
• Certification in environmental management (e.g., CHMM, REM) is preferred.
• Master degree in Environmental, Health, and Safety or related fields.
• Aerospace or Defense industry experience 
• Familiarity with sustainability practices and initiatives.
• Experience in conducting environmental impact assessments.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste management principles and practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
   

Compensation Data

Compensation range: $80,869.00 - $101,087.00

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further.  And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN.  We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.  It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’.  By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.​
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Nearest Major Market: Orange County
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles

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