Senior Environmental Consultant/Trainer Full Time

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

SGS helps to improve health & safety, enhance quality, support sustainable development, improve margins, and protect brands. SGS Senior Consultants/Trainers have the industry and business expertise to perform training and advisory services for chosen criteria, code of practice and regulations. The successful candidate will have experience in the environmental field and will be able to immediately relay the subject matter to both novices and experts.

• Deliver instructor-led seminars and on-site training programs on environmental and safety regulations.
• Maintain and update training materials (presentations, manuals, and course content).
• Conduct environmental compliance audits and inspections.
• Support permitting activities and regulatory compliance projects.
• Assist in business development and development of new training offerings.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction and exceed client expectations.
• Develop computer-based training modules for existing and new regulatory requirements.
• Develop customer-specific computer-based training materials.
• Perform services as assigned for internal and external clients in area of expertise.
• Be a resource to external and internal customers.
• Follow up with class attendees to facilitate the development of new business and improve classes.
• Develop business relations with customers and customer profiles that identify specific situations, strategies, and plans.
• Develop added value strategies for each customer.
• Recommend and develop new seminars and services based on customer requirements and market opportunities.
• Market services and products, develop and maintain client target lists.
• Present both public and private seminars on-site and via webcast. Respond to student questions via phone, email, and chat.
• Remain current with services, products, and legal, technical, and regulatory developments
• Research new regulations, services, and products
• Evaluate services and products.
• Coordinate and perform seminar activities related to any new regulatory requirements, including developing new material and slides.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, chemistry or related science
• 5+ years of professional experience in the environmental field
• 2 years of experience in environmental compliance
• Demonstrated experience delivering training to both technical and non-technical audiences

Subject Matter Expertise Areas

• RCRA hazardous waste regulations
• DOT hazardous materials transportation regulations
• Preferred additional expertise:
• IATA / IMO transportation regulations
• Clean Water Act (CWA) and Clean Air Act (CAA)
• OSHA General Industry and HAZWOPER

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Advanced knowledge of the implementation and interpretations of environmental, health, and safety, or transportation regulations.
• Knowledge of instructional methods and media.
• Able to present long presentations at a hotel or customer’s site (i.e., up to several hours and potentially several consecutive days)
• Able to conduct training programs via webcast using WebEx, Zoom, or client platforms
• Able to conduct on-site audits virtually or live at potential hazardous locations
• Able to work effectively both independently and as a team member

Travel

• Up to 75% of travel, including domestic and occasional international travel.
• Typical travel includes 7–10 days per month for training delivery and audits.
• Weekend travel may be required depending on scheduling needs.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 – $91,000 annually. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:
• Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
• Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close August 1, 2026.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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