Environmental Specialist

HP Hood•Winchester, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a broad-spectrum Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) professional role providing technical and professional support to operations staff, with guidance and direction from the Senior EHS Manager. It is an on-the-floor position requiring a high level of visibility and floor presence. The Specialist primarily oversees and maintains the site’s environmental programs and compliance obligations, and coordinates the Process Safety Management (PSM) program for Anhydrous Ammonia. The role manages environmental permitting and regulatory programs, maintains compliance reporting and calendars, and identifies opportunities to optimize energy and water use and minimize waste in line with HP Hood sustainability priorities and targets. The Specialist also maintains and implements the plant’s Integrated Contingency Plan, works with regulatory agencies and the Local Emergency Planning Committee, and provides direction and training to affected employees. The position supports other EHS department projects and duties as needed.

Requirements

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 or impacted by EHS programs.
Clear and persuasive communication 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

BA/BS degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline; a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Three to five years of related experience.
Experience in a manufacturing setting; food and beverage experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and manage environmental permitting so 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, SPCC, recycling, sustainability reporting, greenhouse gas tracking, and Tier II/Form R reporting.
Maintain a compliance calendar and issue regular reports on the status of environmental programs and permits.
Identify opportunities to optimize energy and water usage and minimize waste; manage related tracking and special projects in accordance with Hood sustainability priorities and targets.
Update, maintain, and implement the plant’s Integrated Contingency Plan.
Work with and represent the facility on the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) for the site’s county.
Provide direction and training to affected employees regarding environmental programs and permits.
Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to ensure environmental aspects, impacts, programs, and permits are accepted and understood to be compliant.
Support other EHS department projects and duties as needed.
Partner with Packaging, Processing, Quality, Sanitation, Warehouse, and other affected departments to align EHS compliance obligations with Food Safety and GMP requirements.