EH&S Specialist (Environmental)

About the Role

Provide assistance to management of all environmental, health, and safety processes and programs for the facility in accordance with all applicable regulations, documents, and environmental, health, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of written environmental programs that include policies, recognition, standard operating procedures, job safety analysis, alerts, training, and accountability with regard to all corporate, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Review regulations annually for change and compliance.
• Build relationships with local and state agencies.
• Waste Management:
  • Perform satellite hazardous waste inspection and set-up satellite stations.
  • Conduct water meter reading and monitor the outfall to comply with NPDES permit requirements.
  • Maintain records for chemical inventory.
  • Inspect the Designated Storage Building of Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste (DSA).
  • Manage the collection and analysis of outfall water samples.
  • Schedule hazardous waste shipment, disposal, and record keeping for reporting agencies.
  • Provide waste training and re-qualification of waste streams.
  • Request quotes for yearly sampling and analytical services.
• Water Management:
  • Review City of Cadillac Waste-Water Treatment Plant analytical data from discharge.
  • Calculate and evaluate monthly water and sewer usage compliance with sewer permits.
  • Maintain water meter spreadsheets for the city POTW.
  • Oversee all environmental sampling and testing.
  • Complete and submit monthly operating and groundwater treatment reports to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ).
  • Submit quarterly environmental data for reporting to AAR Corp.
• Air Management:
  • Review Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) temperature chart and alarm summary report.
  • Compile all air data regarding emissions and review all processes for permit requirements.
  • Complete the following reports by deadlines:
    • March 1: SARA Title III Tier II Report
    • March 15: MDEQ Report, Title V Certification
    • July 1: SARA Title III TRI Report (Form R)
    • September 15: Title V Permit Certification
  • Prepare the Biennial Hazardous Waste Report for submittal to the MDEQ.
  • Administer the Boiler MACT and asbestos program, including training and recordkeeping.
• Submit purchase requisitions for services, supplies, environmental projects.
• Update SDS files and maintain online system and spreadsheets.
• Generate SOPs for all environmental tasks requiring action by associates.
• Develop work instructions for all tasks under your authority.

Requirements

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field; or four years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required certifications:
  • Stormwater Industrial (A-1i) certification
  • Industrial/Commercial Wastewater Operator certification
  • Storing and Shipping of Hazardous Waste certificate (LQG)
• AAR will assist with acquiring certifications.

Schedule

Full-time, exempt status.