Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

DuPont•Midland, MI

About The Position

The DuPont Michigan Operations site in Midland, Michigan, is hiring an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist. The role is responsible for maintaining the site’s environmental license to operate, including air, waste, water, and reporting requirements. The specialist coordinates, implements, and executes work to support regulatory environmental compliance through EHS management systems, processes, standards, and procedures, working with facility personnel and the site EHS team to meet business and site objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Science, or a related discipline.
Attention to detail.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently, identify and prioritize multiple tasks, and achieve results with limited supervision.
Critical thinking, planning, and prioritization skills responsive to client needs.
Ability to question work practices and contribute to continuous improvement.
Interpersonal and collaboration skills to help achieve facility goals.
Ability to lead through influence and example.
Commitment to continued learning and supporting learning in others.
Ability to learn and apply evolving EHS requirements, tools, and techniques.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Support for EHS initiatives at the business and site levels.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of federal and Michigan environmental regulations affecting complex industrial chemical manufacturing facilities.
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), or Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) requirements.
Technical ability to collect, review, and interpret plant data against regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation of EHS management systems and programs, establish operating discipline, and complete work to meet regulatory and company requirements, particularly for air, water, waste, and reporting.
Manage environmental air permits, including applications for new or modified equipment, permit-change requests, and renewals for submission to the state regulatory agency.
Prepare environmental compliance documents and reports for submission to federal and state regulatory agencies.
Perform or coordinate environmental data collection, analysis, and reporting for chemical manufacturing plants.
Monitor existing and proposed environmental regulations as they relate to the site’s industrial chemical manufacturing processes.
Serve as the local subject matter expert on environmental regulations, permits, and company requirements within assigned areas, and provide technical leadership on complex regulatory issues.
Represent the site and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and Industrial Park partners on environmental compliance topics.
Collaborate with chemical manufacturing staff to prepare regulatory documentation, including air deviation and emissions reports.
Provide operational guidance and coaching, serve as a resource to EHS staff and manufacturing team members, and promote best practices.
Lead project teams delivering environmental permitting and compliance projects on time and to a high standard.
Conduct self-assessment audits and implement corrective actions arising from audits, assessments, and incident investigations.