Environmental Specialist - Belvidere, IL

通用磨坊股份有限公司•Belvidere, IL

11d•$82,400 - $123,800

About The Position

The Environmental Specialist acts as a coach and advisor to the site, providing support and technical assistance with administration of and compliance with federal, state, local, and company health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements. The position implements and maintains a site-level Environment & Safety Management System (ESMS) and may require approximately 10% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, or Safety Management.
2–3 years of site-level Occupational Safety Leadership or manufacturing operations experience, program management experience, and leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of local HSE regulations.
Strong interpersonal, coaching, and project management skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the company will not sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the site technical advisor and lead resource for environmental regulatory compliance.
Implement, maintain, and assess environmental standards and procedures in accordance with company ESMS requirements.
Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations and permits.
Complete and submit required environmental reports for the facility.
Assist in managing the environmental budget.
Provide strategic direction and prioritization to address environmental risk and loss during annual planning.
Manage regulatory aspects of process safety and the ammonia refrigeration management program, including Risk Management programs as applicable.
Ensure regulatory changes affecting the facility are managed.
Support Corporate Sustainability initiatives as appropriate for the site.
Participate in change or project management to identify and address critical facility risks.
Identify and evaluate environmental risks arising from new chemicals, products, and manufacturing changes.
Support the site in addressing regulatory inspections and complaints.
Assist with analysis of significant incidents, including fires, chemical releases, fatalities, and severe or multiple injuries, and follow up on corrective actions.
Share incident information throughout the company to help prevent recurrence.
Report company-required environmental and sustainability metrics in GSTEMS at required frequencies.
Maintain knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and potential changes that may affect the facility.
May oversee wastewater treatment facility compliance.