EHS Compliance and Regulatory Specialist - St. Louis, MO

Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Are you a compliance and regulatory expert with 3 years of experience in a Chemical Manufacturing or related industry? Do you have a strong understanding of ITAR & ERA rules and regulations? Are you able to travel 20% of the time? Do you want a dual role that will also allow you to have responsibilities in EHS auditing & inspections? If so, please apply to the EHS Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Chemical role based in St. Louis, MO. Client Details We are currently partnered up with a growing Chemical Manufacturing Company in their search for an EHS Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join the team due to a recent acquisition and growth. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience export and import regulatory compliance, a strong understanding of ITAR and EAR regulations, and chemical manufacturing or related industry experience. If interested, please read on and apply to the EHS Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Chemicals role based near St. Louis, MO. Description The EHS Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Chemical Manufacturing will be responsible for the following: Interpret International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administrations Regulations (EAR), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), and provide guidance on import and/or export related regulations. Advise senior management about trade compliance aspects and risks of proposed business decisions. Provide guidance and interpretation of US government regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR). ITAR and EAR Export License Management. ITAR Agreement Management. Prepare and manage export authorizations, including ITAR licenses, agreements and exemptions Coordinate the review and submission of USG application requests Analyze and interpret export and import regulations and maintain current knowledge of changes. Evaluate existing policies and procedures, identifying gaps and areas of improvement. Monitor compliance activities and effectiveness of third-party (e.g., freight forwarders, etc.) import/export controls. Oversee resolution of gaps and improvement opportunities. Perform functional audits of internal trade compliance policies and procedures. Prepare, review and approve technology control plans, and provide compliance support. Conduct assessment and analysis of potential risks and developing risk management strategies. Analyze transactions for which due diligence indicates potential risk and determine whether due diligence has been satisfied. Provide export shipping technical support for ad-hoc and other non-routine shipments. Maintain documentation and records required for corporate/state/federal regulatory compliance. Provide budgetary input to ensure emergency planning and process safety initiatives are adequately funded. Assist facilities and operations personnel in planning for compliance of new and modified processes resulting from internal or external changes (management of change). Inspections / Audits - Help conduct, coordinate and participate in EHS inspections and audits, including internal inspections, corporate, regulatory and customer audits. Support Environmental compliance activities. Profile The ideal EHS Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Chemical Manufacturing will have the following qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Manufacturing, or a related field preferred. 3-5 years of experience with export and/or import regulatory compliance. Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment strongly preferred. Experience and knowledge of ITAR/EAR rules and regulations as established by the US Government including anti-boycott regulations, sanctions administered by OFAC, Customs Regulations, and Foreign Trade Regulations, familiarity with customs requirements, export licensing, economic sanctions and arms embargos, re-export and retransfer requirements. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work with limited supervision. Proven ability to multi-task, manage multiple accounts/projects, while being flexible to changing priorities Ability to prioritize, meet critical deadlines and work in fast paced environment Job Offer The successful EHS Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Chemical Manufacturing will be rewarded with the following: Base Salary of $70,000-$110,000 depending on experience Bonus 401K Match PTO Medical, Dental, and Vision MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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