Environmental Specialist @ VA

 
Title of Position*
Environmental Specialist
 
Company Offering Job*
HP Hood LLC
 
Company Website*
https://hood.com/careers
 
Location of Job*
Winchester, VA
 
Experience Required*
A BA/BS degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline, plus 3 to 5 years of related experience is preferred.  A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office required (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Experience in manufacturing setting preferred, food & beverage is a plus – PSM experience preferred
 
Credentials/Certifications Required*
N/A
 
Wages Offered*
$76,000-$86,000
 
Vacation Plan*
2 Weeks
 
Sign on Bonus*
N/A
 
Job Description
This is a broad-spectrum Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Professional position that provides technical and professional support services to operations staff, with guidance and direction from the Senior EHS Manager, and is an on-the-floor (high visibility/floor presence) position.  The Specialist will primarily oversee and maintain all environmental programs and compliance obligations for the site. This role will also be responsible for coordination of the Process Safety Management (PSM) program.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   Facilitate and manage environmental permitting such that all required permits are in place, current, and properly managed.  Serve as coordinator for the facility’s Risk Management Program (RPM) and Process Safety Management (PSM) for Anhydrous Ammonia. Oversee all environmental regulatory programs for the plants, including but not limited to:  air, stormwater, wastewater, boilers, water usage, energy usage, waste hauler permits, hazardous materials, hazardous waste disposal and tracking, universal waste disposal and tracking, spill prevention, control, and countermeasures (SPCC), recycling, sustainability reporting, greenhouse gas tracking, and Tier II / Form R reporting.  Maintain a compliance calendar, and issue regular reports on the status of all environmental programs and permits.  Identify opportunities to (1) optimize energy and water usage and (2) minimize waste, in accordance with Hood sustainability priorities and targets, and manage all aspects of tracking and special projects to that end.  Update, maintain, and implement the provisions of the plant’s Integrated Contingency Plan.  Work with and become a representative on the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) for site location county.  Give direction and training to all affected employees with regard to all environmental programs and permits.  Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to ensure that all environmental aspects, impacts, programs and permits are accepted and understood to be compliant.  Other projects and duties in support of the EHS department, as needed. 
 
Email Address for resume to be sent*
Phone number for applicant to call if have more questions about job offering*
407-405-6655