Environmental Specialist

HP Hood•Winchester, VA

2d•$76,900 - $85,500•Onsite

About The Position

This is a broad-spectrum Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) professional position providing technical and professional support to operations staff, with guidance and direction from the Senior EHS Manager. The role is highly visible and requires regular presence on the factory floor. The Specialist primarily oversees and maintains site environmental programs and compliance obligations and coordinates the Process Safety Management (PSM) program for Anhydrous Ammonia. The position works across departments and with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to maintain compliance, support employee training, and align EHS obligations with food safety and GMP requirements. It also identifies opportunities to improve energy and water efficiency and reduce waste in line with Hood sustainability priorities.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline, or a combination of relevant education and experience in lieu of a degree.
3 to 5 years of related experience preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulatory programs.
Ability to work with and give direction to departments affected by EHS programs.
Clear and persuasive communication skills in positive or negative situations.
Ability to seek feedback, improve performance, learn, and apply new skills.
Self-discipline, high motivation, a passion for excellence, and a strong drive for success.
Ability to work in a factory environment, including walking, climbing, and standing for extended periods.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment required for factory work.
Ability to carry weights of up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work odd hours and extended periods during times of business need.
Ability to travel occasionally for special assignments and training.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing setting; food and beverage experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and manage environmental permitting to ensure required permits are in place, current, and properly managed.
Coordinate the facility’s Risk Management Program (RPM) and Process Safety Management (PSM) for Anhydrous Ammonia.
Oversee environmental regulatory programs, including air, stormwater, wastewater, boilers, water and energy usage, waste hauler permits, hazardous materials, hazardous and universal waste disposal and tracking, spill prevention, control, and countermeasures (SPCC), recycling, sustainability reporting, greenhouse gas tracking, and Tier II / Form R reporting.
Maintain a compliance calendar and issue regular reports on environmental program and permit status.
Identify opportunities to optimize energy and water usage and minimize waste; manage related tracking and special projects.
Update, maintain, and implement the plant’s Integrated Contingency Plan.
Represent the site on the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) for the site’s county.
Provide direction and training to affected employees on environmental programs and permits.
Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to ensure environmental programs and permits are understood and compliant.
Partner with Packaging, Processing, Quality, Sanitation, Warehouse, and other affected departments to align EHS compliance obligations with Food Safety and GMP requirements.
Perform other projects and duties in support of the EHS department as needed.