Specialist, Environmental (CDT)

Trojan Battery Company•Attica, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Specialist monitors and conducts inspections required by facility permits and follows work and verbal instructions for inspection, monitoring, and corrective actions related to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment (IWP) permits. The role also performs duties related to storm water, NPDES, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and IWP permit programs. It supports the Environmental Administrator in maintaining compliance with applicable permits and regulations. The position conducts daily facility inspections, monitors and documents outfalls, collects and ships storm-event rainwater samples, records wastewater treatment plant flow, and prepares monthly reports for state and federal agencies. It maintains waste profiles and pollution-prevention plans, responds to spills affecting plant outfalls, supports training and cross-training, and manages chemicals and the chemical delivery system for cooling towers. The employee is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week for potential wastewater-treatment or spill problems. Work takes place in a manufacturing office, on the production floor, and in exterior facility areas. Personal protective equipment may be required because of safety hazards and environmental conditions. The role may require weekend work, travel, lifting up to 50 pounds, and climbing ladders. It uses standard office equipment.

Requirements

Two-year degree in a related field.
Class B wastewater treatment operator license from the State of Indiana.
At least three years of work experience in maintenance or equipment troubleshooting.
Written and oral communication skills.
Ability to enter data on a computer.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders.
Availability for weekend work or on-call work depending on the situation.
Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily facility walk-around inspections of outfalls, control equipment, roofs, RCRA storage areas, and surrounding grounds.
Ensure compliance with NPDES and storm-water permit requirements, including requirements pertaining to process effluent.
Conduct and document daily visible outfall inspections and monitor outfalls as needed.
Collect rainwater samples during storm events, document and package samples, and ship them to a laboratory.
Document daily wastewater treatment plant flow and prepare monthly reports for state and federal agencies.
Develop and maintain waste profiles.
Respond to spill conditions affecting any plant outfall.
Provide and maintain the Pollution Prevention Plan and identify pollution-prevention opportunities, including procedures, training, and interaction with facility personnel.
Cross-train other Environmental Technicians and maintain cross-training in their functions.
Attend training related to NPDES, IWP, and storm water to maintain a Class B Wastewater Operators License.
Support the Environmental Administrator as needed to achieve compliance with NPDES and IWP permits.
Manage chemicals and the chemical delivery system for cooling towers.
Remain on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week for potential wastewater-treatment or spill problems.
Recommend equipment repairs or replacement and discuss problem areas with maintenance, the Environmental Administrator, and other Environmental Technicians to support permit and regulatory compliance.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
Comply with C&D’s Code of Business Conduct.