Environmental Auditor
3M
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: District of Columbia • Idaho • United States
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Salary
💰 $164,612 - $201,193 per year
About the role
- Planning and conducting environmental compliance and management system audits across U.S. operations, applying established protocols and regulatory requirements
- Using environmental subject‑matter expertise to assess air, water, waste, chemical management, and related regulatory programs
- Preparing clear, objective audit reports and ensuring timely distribution to business partners and leadership
- Collaborating with the audit program manager, auditors, and environmental SMEs to maintain and enhance audit protocols based on regulatory changes, industry practices, and internal needs
- Evaluating documentation, conducting interviews, and performing on‑site verification to assess compliance and risk
- Supporting the scheduling and coordination of audit activities with site and business partners
- Using internal audit systems to document findings, track corrective actions to closure, and report status updates
- Performing periodic analysis of audit trends and providing insights to business partners and senior leadership
- Escalating critical compliance risks, systemic issues, or barriers according to audit program processes
- Maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of U.S. environmental regulatory requirements and related changes
- Managing the planning, scheduling, and resource coordination of consultant‑led audits in Canada and LATAM as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related environmental field (completed and verified prior to start)
- Five (5) years of environmental compliance, auditing, or permitting in manufacturing, industrial, or chemical industry environments
- 7+ years of environmental experience.
- Strong knowledge of EPA and state environmental regulatory programs (e.g., CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA)
- Prior auditing experience (internal, external, or third‑party)
- Experience collaborating with cross‑functional or global teams
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including report development
- Experience analyzing large data sets, including use of pivot tables or similar tools
- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor or other environmental auditing certifications
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and meet audit deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint
- Ability to analyze complex regulatory information and form well‑supported audit conclusions.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Absences
- Retirement Benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
environmental complianceauditingpermittingdata analysisregulatory assessmentrisk assessmentaudit reportingenvironmental management systemsenvironmental subject-matter expertisecorrective action tracking
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationtime managementreport developmentproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsorganizational skillscritical thinkingattention to detailinsight generation
Certifications
ISO 14001 Lead Auditorenvironmental auditing certifications