Environmental Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental technical support to ensure the operations follow all air quality, water quality, waste management and any other applicable environmental regulations and permit requirements.
• Monitor, evaluate and document compliance with environmental permit conditions.
• Complete environmental reporting including SARA, TRI and Title V Air reports.
• Participate in management of change reviews and job hazard analyses to identify and evaluate hazards, recommend occupational exposure controls such as PPE and provide guidance for the disposition of waste.
• Oversee the relationship with third-party service providers for the compliant management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, empty container disposition and expired material management.
• Assist with emergency response for environmental releases.
• Participate in incident and near miss investigations, identify and implement corrective actions.
• Provide HSE guidance for new product development.
• Support the hazard communication program, address questions concerning Safety Data Sheets, Kodak Hazard Ratings and communicate changes to appropriate staff.
• Deliver environmental training to department personnel.
• Provide input for standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Monitor and determine applicability of new regulatory requirements and implement changes to ensure conformance.

Requirements

• Knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes.
• Previous direct experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated operations preferred.
• Working knowledge of Federal, state, local health, safety and environment requirements (OSHA, EPA, air, water, waste).
• Knowledge and experience with ISO management systems (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Self-starter able to work without daily supervision.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manner and build relationships.
• Able to organize and coordinate multiple requirements/projects/processes simultaneously.
• Able to complete responsibilities in a timely, professional, and quality manner.
• Able to analyze complex problems, search out relevant information and gauge its importance when making decisions.
• Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms.
• Excellent computer skills including advanced Excel (macros, pivot tables & formulas).
• Knowledge of Power BI and cloud-based HSE management software systems (e.g. VelocityEHS, Benchmark Gensuite) preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry or related field.
• 1-5 years of relevant experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.