Job Details

EHS Specialist for Waste and Chemical Management

Roles and Responsibilities

• Managing RCRA Hazardous Waste LQG requirements to include hazardous waste determinations, training, labeling, storage and disposal processes to meet regulatory compliance
• Managing the site solid waste and recycling program duties include waste minimization, waste segregation, waste disposal and sustainability efforts
• Preparation and submitting documentation and reports required by RCRA (Hazardous Waste Generator), EPCRA (Tier II and TRI), TSCA (CDR and import), and other EPA regulations
• Management of personnel supporting hazardous waste, solid waste, and recycling processes
• Managing RCRA, DOT, IATA regulatory training for site and supporting shipping determinations, packaging and labeling of hazardous substances
• Managing Hazardous Communication requirements and chemical approvals
• Interpreting local, state, and federal environmental regulations
• Working with, and building relationships with environmental regulators and inspectors
• Project management and Continuous Improvement of Environmental Equipment and compliance processes, including auditing
• Support of Health and Safety Initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or other relevant field is required
• Minimum of 3+ years environmental experience including environmental compliance, industrial data collection and report preparation. Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Demonstrated capabilities in understanding and applying USEPA and SCDES regulations to real-world situations

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with RCRA hazardous waste management and DOT regulatory compliance at manufacturing facilities.
• Knowledge of chemical management programs including Hazardous Communications, EPCRA, SARA and TSCA.
• This position will also include multimedia (ex: water permitting, stormwater, and air permit) compliance tasks, so previous experience in these areas is desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to clearly and concisely communicate scientific issues to technical and non-technical persons
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve problems and improve compliance-based programs.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute projects.