Site Environmental Leader

Bakelite Synthetics is charting the course as the next-generation chemical company. With our global presence and rich history dating back to 1907, we are deeply rooted in the boundless possibilities of science and curiosity.
 

Today, from trains and planes to everyday household items, our products are almost always within a few feet.   We are continuously innovating thousands of products around the world while committing to sustainability and environmental protection. We are looking for talented and passionate people to help us create that future and the products that will continue to change the world. If you are someone who is curious, creative, and driven to make a difference, then you should consider joining our team.  
 

As a valued member of the Bakelite team, you will:

• Work on cutting-edge projects that are making a real impact on the world
• Collaborate with a team of talented and passionate people
• Learn and grow in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Put your unique fingerprint on our growing organization
• Make a difference in the world by helping create sustainable products

If you are ready to join a company that is changing the world, then we encourage you to apply today. We can’t wait to see what you can do!

Position Summary:

The Site Environmental Leader’s primary objective is to support execution of Bakelite’s Environmental programs with an emphasis in local and federal programs at assigned locations. This position supports the day-to-day compliance needs and ensures a culture of compliance through direction and oversight of existing programs. The position provides coaching and technical expertise to sites and site leadership teams to meet the permit compliance obligations. The ideal candidate understands manufacturing regulatory and tactical needs to ensure compliance of various level of permitted facilities. 

Will serve as the environmental compliance subject matter expert (SME) for manufacturing at assigned location.

Essential Functions:

• Research and assess facility operations for regulatory applicability for Environmental Risks (Waste, Waster water, Storm water, Air, etc.) for assigned locations.
•  Apply federal and local environmental regulations to Bakelite Operations at assigned location. 
• Prepare or coordinate the completion of environmental compliance reports and documents for manufacturing and industrial facilities. 

• Manages the system for data collection for environmental reporting requirements and executes processes to streamline the work data collection system. 
• Maintain and update the process of data collection to determine emission factors and calculations. 
• Support compliance assurance programs for all applicable air regulations.
• Support the Sustainability program for assigned locations.
• Streamline reporting function for various local and federal reports.
• Supports the H&S function as necessary.
• Supports the PSM process for assigned locations by acting as the Environmental SME.
• Leads investigations for environmental incidents and events as classified by Bakelite EHS Incident investigation policy.
• Will pull data from various sources/sites and integrate into spreadsheets to streamline work product output. 
• Ability to understand data from one facility’s process and translate into another.  
• Experience with managing environmental consultant activities to execute environmental compliance obligations.

  Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science/Management, Engineering or technically related field required.

• 5-10 years’ experience as an environmental professional in a manufacturing/industrial environment or supporting an industrial environment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and self-directed at times.
• Ability to be a resourceful, self-starter.
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with a Title V permit. 

  Core Competencies:

  Trust and Teamwork 

• Supports team decisions in word and action outside of the team setting – even if the ideas he/she supported were not chosen by the team.
• Keeps commitments - Holds self-accountable for assignments and required work product.
• Communicates directly, honestly, respectfully and timely manner to resolve conflict.

  Personal Leadership

• Displays a positive attitude and willingness to make the necessary effort to accomplish goals.
• Drives safety culture initiative; ensures understanding of the existing safety policies in the company among employees.

  Achieve Business Results

• Exhibits a sense of responsibility and urgency toward goal accomplishment.
• Ability to receive feedback and adjust behavior.
• Achieves results in a manner consistent with the Core Values.

  Travel:

  10-20% domestic travel for site visits and meetings. 

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law. 

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years or age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. This company participates in E-Verify.  For additional details, click HERE.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have satisfactory work performance. Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.