Site Environmental Leader

We are charting the course for the next-generation chemical company. We may be a new company, but our roots are more than a century old, dating back to the creation of Bakelite. We saw then what we see now: The boundless possibilities of science and curiosity. Our innovations include Bakelite, Durite, Cellobond and Resonance. From trains to planes to everyday household items, we are improving thousands of products around the world today. Like the lightweight plastic, Bakelite is strong, durable, and its potential allows for its future to be molded into infinite shapes - and we're looking for talented and passionate people to help us create that future and the products that will change the world tomorrow.

Position Summary:

Bakelite is seeking a Site Environmental Leader to join our team in Conway, NC. The Site Environmental Leader’s primary objective is to support execution of Bakelite’s Environmental programs with an emphasis in local and federal programs. The position consults, analyzes, evaluates, and makes recommendations to site management regarding environmental regulatory compliance for successful implementation of specialized and routine projects. 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 regulatory expertise to site leadership team to meet the environmental compliance obligations.

Essential Functions:

• Manage compliance with regulatory Environmental requirements.
• Timely and accurate record keeping and reporting of regulatory data including, but not limited to, Title V requirements, Annual Air Emissions Inventory, DMR, TRI, Tier II, Biennial Waste Report, RMP, etc.
• Prepare, update, and maintain permits and procedures including the process of data collection to determine emission factors and other required calculations. 
• Evaluate special projects and any changes which could impact environmental compliance; elevate concerns to site leadership.
• Site liaison with government environmental officials during site visits and inspections.
• Lead or support Root Cause Analysis investigations for environmental incidents and events, as needed.
• Supports the PSM process by acting as the Environmental SME.
• Support Corporate Responsible Care initiative and Sustainability programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science/Management, Engineering, or technically related field.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of environmental regulations. 
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and self-directed at times. 
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years’ experience as an environmental professional in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Previous experience working with a Title V permit.

Travel:

5-10% domestic travel for training and meetings. 

*Position is available for relocation package based on the need of candidate.*

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.