EHS Specialist

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Communicates and promotes the EHS program on an ongoing basis
• Characterizes, profiles, and coordinates the disposal of solid and hazardous wastes
• Ensures that storage, handling, and removal of all wastes complies with applicable regulations in an efficient and cost-effective manner
• Filings a variety of reports in response to environmental permits and regulatory requirements. Reports are due monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually, biennially, and as other trigger events take place
• Maintains a current working knowledge of applicable regulations and statutes and actively participates in internal company initiatives, as a team member or in a leadership role
• Formulates compliance strategies, defines solutions, develops action plans, and can organize technical information
• Provides technical expertise (engineering, chemistry, toxicology) and support to both internal and external customers
• Tracks and generates a substantial understanding of specific local, state, and federal, including CERCLA, SARA, CAA, RCRA, and CWA
• Participates in facility inspections and follow-up to assure compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Works closely with environmental contractors to facilitate appropriate tasks, manages and leads contractor relationships
• Assists in the closure of action items from internal and external audits
• Participates in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) as needed
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Problem Solving and Innovation

• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
• Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times
• Active participation in continuous improvement activities
• Participates in problem-solving
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
• Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members
• Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

Qualifications/Desired Skills

• Education and Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, and Health, or related technical field
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years regulatory experience in a chemical manufacturing facility or equivalent
• At least 2 years’ experience with Title V air permitting
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of applicable regulations and statutes, ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail, excellent proficiency within Microsoft products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)