Sr Specialist - Environmental

Westlake•Calvert City, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As an individual contributor on the Performance and Essential Material (PEM) Team in North America, the Sr Specialist - Environmental develops and coordinates policies, procedures, proactive management systems, checks and balances, and other systems to support environmental compliance and continuous improvement at the Calvert City facility. The role collaborates closely with site manufacturing units, contributes to the Calvert City HSE team, and acts independently under the guidance of the Sr. Manager - HSE. The position serves as an environmental subject matter expert, supports site improvement plans, and coordinates the CERCLA/remediation project. It works with manufacturing stakeholders, government officials, third-party experts, legal counsel, and other departments to address regulatory and project requirements. The role also coordinates compliance strategies and corrective action plans for applicable environmental regulations and permits. The job is performed mainly in manufacturing and office settings, and physical presence is required. The employee must be able to work in a normal factory environment, including enclosed spaces and exposure to various hazards. Some work may take place in operating units and require PPE such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and flame-retardant clothing. Occasional travel, including air or auto travel, may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
10 years of progressive environmental, operations, maintenance, or engineering experience.
Strong knowledge of environmental regulations applicable to petrochemical plants and general manufacturing.
Strong collaboration, facilitation, organization, interpersonal, and computer skills, including working knowledge of related databases and applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Ability to develop and manage multiple projects.
Positivity, passion, integrity, and accountability.
Conflict resolution skills to achieve desired outcomes.
Possess or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential from the Transportation Security Administration.
Ability to perform the described physical tasks, work safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces, respond to audible emergency alarms, and evacuate when required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in chemical manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide visible and engaged leadership within the Calvert City HSE Team.
Serve as a subject matter expert for the Calvert City HSE Team and collaborate with manufacturing stakeholders on site improvement plans and actions that support continuous improvement and environmental compliance.
Interact with government officials, third-party subject matter experts, in-house and outside legal counsel, third parties, and other departments as required.
Work with the line organization to integrate strong environmental concepts into daily work activities.
Manage recordkeeping and coordinate with subject matter experts, counsel, and third parties regarding legal requirements applicable to the Calvert City site.
Coordinate activities associated with the CERCLA/remediation project, including maintaining a comprehensive recordkeeping system with checks and balances to ensure documents are complete and accurate.
Assimilate internal environmental and project-management data and coordinate action plans to ensure continuous compliance.
Coordinate strategies to maintain existing compliance and, where non-compliance exists, help develop action plans to return the site to compliance.
Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety and the safety of others.
Promptly report safety, health, or environmental issues or incidents to the Sr. Manager - HSE.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or directed by the Sr. Manager - HSE.