Environmental Coordinator – Quad Cities, Iowa

  • Job Details

  • Job Status: Open
  • Posted On: April 8, 2026
  • Job Category: Engineering
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Location: Iowa
  • Desired Experience: 3+ years
  • Desired Education: Bachelors
  • Compensation:
  • Travel: Occasional
  • Relocation:

Gateway Sourcing is partnering with a well-established industrial manufacturer to identify an Environmental Coordinator to join a lean, high-impact environmental team.

This role offers the opportunity to step into plant-level ownership of environmental compliance, working directly with operations while supporting a multi-site footprint across North America.

You will be part of a three-person environmental team consisting of an Environmental Manager, Environmental Specialist, and this role.

ROLE SUMMARY

This position is responsible for managing and supporting environmental compliance programs, with a strong emphasis on air permitting, as well as water and hazardous waste.

The role operates in a hybrid plant + corporate environment (approximately 50/50) and includes exposure to active industrial operations.

This position was previously held by the current Environmental Manager and represents a key succession and growth role within the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage and maintain environmental permits, with emphasis on:
    • Air emissions (primary focus)
    • Water discharge
    • Hazardous waste
  • Oversee permit renewals and modifications related to operational changes
  • Prepare and manage environmental reporting and documentation, including:
    • Emissions data
    • Regulatory submissions
    • Incident and spill reporting
  • Serve as a key point of contact for environmental compliance at the facility
  • Support environmental compliance across three additional locations in the US and Canada.
  • Participate in environmental incident response and documentation
  • Maintain and support ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS)
    • Auditor experience is a plus
  • Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and corporate environmental leadership
  • Conduct inspections, audits, and compliance reviews

TEAM STRUCTURE

  • Reports to: Environmental Manager
  • Works alongside: Environmental Specialist (early-career)
  • Supported by: Corporate Environmental Team (Mobile, AL)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • 50% office / 50% plant environment
  • Exposure to industrial conditions including:
    • Heat, noise, dust, and elevated areas
    • Climbing stairs and navigating catwalks (fear of heights may not work well for that)
  • Remote flexibility: Approximately 2 days per month

TRAVEL

  • Approximately 6–7 trips per year
  • Includes travel to U.S. and Canada facilities and industry events
  • Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in:
    • Environmental Science
    • Environmental Engineering
    • Civil or Mechanical Engineering (with environmental experience)
  • Minimum 3+ years of environmental compliance experience, including:
    • Air permitting (strongly preferred)
    • Regulatory reporting and documentation
  • Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments

Preferred:

  • ISO 14001 experience (auditing a plus)
  • Experience with multi-site environmental support

COMPENSATION:  This is a permanent position and compensation will be commensurate with experience.  This company also offers bonus opportunity, full medical and dental benefits along with a 401k matching program

If you are qualified and interested, please forward your resume.

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