I. Position Description

Directs, coordinates, and manages activities related to environmental health & safety compliance (EHS) at the operations facility by performing the following duties under the direction of Corporate Vice President, Environmental Health and Safety Compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains current knowledge of federal and state EH&S regulations. Reviews and monitors developments in state and local environmental statutes and regulations that affect the company. Prepares and submits required compliance reports with assistance of the Environmental Manager. Develops and submits necessary documentation to obtain environmental operating permits. Communicates with environmental regulators on reportable incidents and permitting matters.
• Assesses compliance with permit and regulatory requirements and recommends corrective actions. Regularly communicates with facility and corporate management concerning EHS compliance issues. Tracks and reports on the progress of corrective actions identified during internal and external compliance audits.
• Develop and maintain EHS compliance calendar and ensure accountability for required tasks.
• Reviews the impact of proposed changes related to operating procedures, purchase of materials, and equipment for compliance with EHS regulations and guidelines. Assesses the environmental impact of proposed changes in manufacturing processes, intermediate, final products, and raw materials.
• In conjunction with VP of EH&S Compliance, incumbent negotiates and administers new/existing consent orders/agreements including environmental investigation plans and remedial measures.
• Directs compliance testing and monitoring programs.
• Provides environmental training and technical guidance to facility employees. Maintains facility EHS Compliance Manual.
• Evaluates certifications and qualifications of outside waste management and environmental laboratory services used by the facility.
• Handles regulatory inspections at facility
• Other duties as assigned.

II. Performance Objectives

Directs, coordinates, and manages activities related to environmental health & safety compliance (EHS) at the operations facility by performing the following duties under the direction of Corporate Vice President, Environmental Health and Safety Compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or equivalent experience
• 10 years of experience in environmental compliance
• Experience with heavy manufacturing operations including Title V air permits and management of large quantity RCRA wastes
• Computer literate
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of federal and state EHS regulations

IV. Physical Requirements & Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment.

V. Disclaimer

It is the policy of Ecobat to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Ecobat prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.