Environmental Specialist

Ashland Inc.

27d • Onsite

About The Position

ISP Freetown Fine Chemicals Inc Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious? Are you always solving? Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us. Ashland has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Specialist to join our ISP Chemicals business at our Freetown, MA facility. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the EHS function. This position will report to the Assistant Plant Manager. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: Under direct supervision of the Assistant Plant Manager, assisting with the implementation of established programs to ensure compliance for all site activities with applicable environmental multi-media regulations (air emissions, hazardous waste, wastewater, storm water, wetlands, etc.) Supporting Ashland’s goal of reducing the site’s impact on the environment through initiatives such as waste minimization, sustainability, energy efficiency, etc. Completing environmental reports, permit applications, and other technical documents Reviewing and approving all operations and activities that have a direct or indirect impact upon the environment Responsible for RCRA (hazardous waste) day-to-day management Performing air emissions calculations and reports Oversight of the site’s onsite wastewater treatment plant Providing environmental training to site employees Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety Improve the organization capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent and utilizing positive communications and influence with others What This Role Is Not: Not solely an office based role – You will split your time between office work and operations support in the manufacturing environment Not an entry level position – we need a candidate to hit the ground running with solid experience and a background to prove it In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following: Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related field 0-3 years in chemical, industrial or manufacturing environment Experience working for an organization with a strong safety culture and dedication to driving all preventable EHS incidents to zero The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit: Experience with formal environmental management systems (e.g. ISO 14001) Experience with leak, detection, and repair (LDAR) procedures Experience with regulatory inspections/audits Trained to participate and/or lead formal Root Cause Analysis techniques Community relations involvement (local emergency planning committees, conservation commissions, emergency responders, etc.) Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training Advanced degree and/or certifications (e.g. Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) Experience working in an OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated facility Perks of working at Ashland: Team recognition rewards, sponsored lunches, and monetary incentives based on performance Comprehensive Benefit package, Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1 for you AND your family 401(k) plan with company match In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer. At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do. Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty. Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit. Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position. Infinite possibilities Creating good chemistry isn’t just about what happens when you add the right ingredients together. It’s about what happens when the right people are one of the ingredients. Good chemistry – the kind that can transform a market or a world – is what makes Ashland different and what makes us better. If you’re passionate about the infinite possibilities created through good chemistry, we have a rewarding and challenging opportunity for you to help us make great things happen every day for our customers, our communities, our investors and our colleagues around the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related field
• 0-3 years in chemical, industrial or manufacturing environment
• Experience working for an organization with a strong safety culture and dedication to driving all preventable EHS incidents to zero

Nice To Haves

• Experience with formal environmental management systems (e.g. ISO 14001)
• Experience with leak, detection, and repair (LDAR) procedures
• Experience with regulatory inspections/audits
• Trained to participate and/or lead formal Root Cause Analysis techniques
• Community relations involvement (local emergency planning committees, conservation commissions, emergency responders, etc.)
• Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training
• Advanced degree and/or certifications (e.g. Certified Hazardous Materials Manager)
• Experience working in an OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated facility

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of the Assistant Plant Manager, assisting with the implementation of established programs to ensure compliance for all site activities with applicable environmental multi-media regulations (air emissions, hazardous waste, wastewater, storm water, wetlands, etc.)
• Supporting Ashland’s goal of reducing the site’s impact on the environment through initiatives such as waste minimization, sustainability, energy efficiency, etc.
• Completing environmental reports, permit applications, and other technical documents
• Reviewing and approving all operations and activities that have a direct or indirect impact upon the environment
• Responsible for RCRA (hazardous waste) day-to-day management
• Performing air emissions calculations and reports
• Oversight of the site’s onsite wastewater treatment plant
• Providing environmental training to site employees
• Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety
• Improve the organization capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent and utilizing positive communications and influence with others

Benefits

• Team recognition rewards, sponsored lunches, and monetary incentives based on performance
• Comprehensive Benefit package, Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1 for you AND your family
• 401(k) plan with company match
• industry competitive salary and benefits
• pay-for-performance incentive plans
• a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued
• opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees