How youll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities) Delta is seeking a passionate and experienced environmental professional to lead our enterprise-wide remediation and hazardous waste programs. As a key member of our Corporate Environmental Programs team, you’ll help shape the company’s environmental strategy, provide subject matter expertise, and collaborate across all aspects of airline operations.This role blends hands-on regulatory compliance with strategic thinking and systems-level innovation. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, and making a measurable impact across our global operations.Why Join UsAt Delta, we’re committed to sustainability, innovation, and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences who share our passion for environmental stewardship and operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement enterprise strategies for addressing historic remediation sites and emerging contaminants (e.g., PFAS), with a focus on site closure and risk mitigation.Advance Delta’s policies, processes, and compliance initiatives related to hazardous waste management, emphasizing waste reduction and continuous improvement.Use Delta’s Environmental Management System (EMS) and Environmental Management Information System (EMIS) to track program performance and identify opportunities for risk reduction through data analysis.Partner with airport station leaders and divisional environmental staff to implement best practices and compliance solutions.Provide subject matter expertise to internal teams—including Legal, Corporate Real Estate, Technical Operations, Airport Operations, and Sustainability—on environmental aspects of construction projects, leases, due diligence, and ESG reporting.Manage relationships with environmental consultants to leverage specialized expertise, mitigate risk, and enhance performance.Represent Delta in interactions with regulatory agencies as needed.Support environmental audits, assurance programs, and the adoption of new technologies and systems.
Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leaveComprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefitsFamily care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stagesHolistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental healthDomestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family membersCareer development programs to achieve your long-term career goalsWorld-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprintBusiness Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategiesRecognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable TogetherAccess to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications) Typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience in environmental compliance, remediation, and hazardous waste management. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple projects independently and adapt to changing priorities. Willingness to travel 10–20 for station visits and project oversight. Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data. Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles. Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications) Experience in aviation or other highly regulated industries. Familiarity with EMIS platforms such as Intelex or ACTs. Professional certifications such as PE, REM, or CHMM. Experience with environmental audits, assurance programs, and ISO14001. Hands-on experience managing PFAS or other emerging contaminants.Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences/Management, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.