EHS Specialist

Novelis Davenport Manufacturing Facility • Davenport, IA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Novelis is a global leader in aluminum recycling and rolling, providing sustainable aluminum solutions for aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging, and specialty markets. With headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis operates 32 facilities across 4 continents and employs approximately 13,000 people. The Davenport team is seeking an EHS Specialist to support environmental compliance, permitting, and other EHS functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or Safety Science or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to contribute and participate in a team environment.
• Ability to accomplish assigned tasks, provide feedback, construct plans, and demonstrate confidence in team leader and member roles.
• Ability to recognize and analyze critical issues, identify and assign resources, and follow-up to task completion.
• Ability to apply sampling and analysis protocol to provide accurate data and to explain and train others in sampling protocol.
• Ability to learn, read, understand, and communicate EHS regulatory requirements.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with regulatory bodies such as EPA, DNR, and OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct staff support to Novelis, articulating regulatory impact on operations to upper management.
• Investigate, recognize, report, and recommend corrective actions on safety and environmental compliance issues.
• Perform or assure completion of all daily, weekly, monthly, or other periodic EHS inspections.
• Compile information and prepare various EHS reports for timely submittal to local, state, and/or federal regulatory agencies to maintain operating permits.
• Attend necessary training programs.
• Develop and/or present EHS training materials to Davenport employees.
• Audit and maintain systems to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental programs.
• Monitor and educate local management on regulatory initiatives and proposed rules.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of environmental compliance (e.g., waste reduction, data collection, record keeping, reporting).
• Maintain professional relationships with environmental regulatory authorities, escorting inspectors, responding to inquiries, and communicating inspection results.
• Conduct behavior-based safety observations.
• Make recommendations on corrective or preventative compliance actions based on data acquisition systems.
• Provide guidance for operating procedures as directed by Manager.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering departments to support initiatives for reliable people, processes, and equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the work.
• Adhere to and support company quality, environmental, health & safety, and certification standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IATF 16949:2016, and ASI Certifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Company-paid life insurance and voluntary coverage options
• Competitive paid time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Retirement and post-retirement health coverage options
• Employee assistance programs available 24/7
• Wellness, career development, and work-life support resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level