Environmental Specialist at Talent Software Services
Norman, OK
About the Job
Environmental Specialist
Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of an Environmental Specialist for a contract position in Norman, OK. The opportunity will be six months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.
Position Summary: The Environmental Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of the plant environmental management system which includes compliance with applicable regulations, promoting pollution prevention and waste reduction, training employees and the overall reduction of the plant's impact on the environment; reducing work related injuries by continuously improving the environmental management system and leading cultural change by demonstrating exceptional leadership and engaging employees on all levels; and, the implementation of environmental programs, employee training, compliance monitoring, maintaining reporting mechanisms and management of accidents, and impacts to the property.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Qualifications:
If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to receive your application!
Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987, we offer a host of opportunities including contract, contract to hire and permanent placement. Let's talk!
Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of an Environmental Specialist for a contract position in Norman, OK. The opportunity will be six months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.
Position Summary: The Environmental Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of the plant environmental management system which includes compliance with applicable regulations, promoting pollution prevention and waste reduction, training employees and the overall reduction of the plant's impact on the environment; reducing work related injuries by continuously improving the environmental management system and leading cultural change by demonstrating exceptional leadership and engaging employees on all levels; and, the implementation of environmental programs, employee training, compliance monitoring, maintaining reporting mechanisms and management of accidents, and impacts to the property.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Engage the entire workforce both salary and hourly to drive cultural change and accomplish environmental performance objectives and targets.
- Ensure environmental compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements and JCI corporate environmental systems and act as the lead contact with regulatory agencies.
- Perform incident investigations for any type of adverse environmental impact, using a formal process with the focus on root cause, corrective and preventive actions and verification.
- Provide effective training for all environmental programs including but not limited to SWP3, (Storm Water Pollution & Prevention Plan), SPCC (Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure), RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act).
- Evaluate the safety management system for its effectiveness and maintaining documented continuous improvement plans to improve environmental performance.
- Develop and implement motivational and incentive programs that promote a high degree of environmental awareness and enthusiasm to support an environmentally safe work site.
- Perform and ensure compliance with industrial hygiene testing and other requirements to ensure a safe work environment.
- Review planned changes and new equipment installations prior to receipt utilizing the MOC process. Approve or recommend changes in manufacturing and engineering matters of plant layout, location/relocation of machinery, equipment, facilities, safety designs and processes that may impact our environmental stewardship.
- Help sustain the corporate environmental management system. Collect environmental data for use in determining root-causes of compliance problems and pollution prevention opportunities. Implement proactive corrective items.
- Complete and submit applicable environmental reports in a timely fashion (such as Tier II, TRI Form R, Generator's Residual Waste, City of Norman Water Discharge reports, and Waste-Water Self-Monitoring).
- Record and maintain spreadsheets containing all paint booth, fin press and parts washer chemical usage.
- Assist with the administration, implementation and compliance with the ISO14001 and 45001 EHS Management System (acts as the plant management representative).
- Oversee hazardous and non-hazardous waste program including ensuring the correct handling, packaging, labeling, storage and transportation of waste to approved treatment and/or disposal facilities.
- Coordinate air emission, wastewater, storm water and waste testing.
- Investigating environmental process to reduce waste and support more efficient recycling methods.
- Ensuring all environmental impacts and processes are being tracked in our Environmental Sustainability and Governance (ESG) platform.
- Drive Environmental Performance throughout the plant.
- All other duties assigned.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Environmental Science or Occupational Health and Safety required.
- 3-5 years of working experience in a manufacturing environment.
- ASP, CSP or COSHO preferred.
- Experience in the following fields: RCRA, SWP3, PSM, Tier II, Form R, SPCC, Wastewater Discharge permitting and compliance.
If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to receive your application!
Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987, we offer a host of opportunities including contract, contract to hire and permanent placement. Let's talk!
Salary
32 - 34 /hour