Lead Environmental Specialist

Bridgestone Americas•Nashville, TN

29d

About The Position

The Lead Environmental Specialist facilitates implementation of corporate- and business-unit-level environmental management programs. The role administers and improves systems for collecting, reviewing, and examining financial or operational information, and prepares it to support Environmental Affairs Department decision-making and internal and external performance reporting. The position assists with developing and executing strategies for compliance, energy conservation, and CO2 reduction, and serves as a technical consultant and liaison to assigned BSAM business units and facilities. The specialist supports environmental performance and sustainability goals, regulatory compliance, environmental information systems, pollution prevention, and continuous improvement. The role also provides indirect supervision and guidance to environmental professionals and requires travel approximately 30–50% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering, or a related science.
Ten years of professional experience in an engineering or scientific field implementing environmental activities to conserve natural resources, working with an environmental management system, or assuring environmental regulatory compliance.
Computer literacy and ability to manipulate and develop spreadsheets and help design or improve databases.
Ability to conduct research, perform mathematical computations, and provide comprehensive and innovative recommendations on environmental engineering issues.
Pollution prevention mindset and drive for process standardization and continuous improvement.
Knowledge of environmental engineering principles and practices.
Strong organizational agility to enhance cross-functional communication and collaboration.
Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
Ability to self-direct work with broad guidance and input from management.
Ability to travel approximately 30–50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with EPA MACT air regulations.
Experience with Intelex or environmental management information systems.
Experience conducting or participating in environmental auditing.
Environmental credentials such as CHMM, PG, or PE.

Responsibilities

Develop environmental performance strategies and sustainability metrics and goals related to CO2 reduction, corporate remediation, and Environmental Management program implementation.
Monitor pending environmental legislation and assist manufacturing facilities in understanding and complying with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Identify, track, and report key performance indicators related to environmental aspects and impacts.
Provide technical support and oversight for environmental information management systems and improve those systems.
Interpret data and recommend improvements to energy efficiency, recycling, waste disposal, water use, and air pollution control.
Maintain records, prepare reports, and compose correspondence for assigned program areas.
Audit facilities and programs to evaluate operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with environmental regulations and corporate standards.
Promote energy conservation and pollution prevention programs through site assessments, benchmarking, collaboration, and enterprise-wide communication of best practices.
Assist with strategic planning, procedure development, standardization, and program implementation.
Conduct industry benchmarking analyses related to environmental aspects, programs, and performance.
Evaluate and maintain general knowledge of external environmental programs and certifications and recommend potential company applications.
Provide indirect supervision and guidance to environmental professionals.
Serve as a technical consultant and liaison to assigned BSAM business units and facilities.