Environmental Specialist

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Environmental Specialist is a critical member of the plant team who provides guidance and coaching to drive ownership and accountability in the areas of environmental compliance and stewardship related to all plant activities. This position reports to the EHS Leader.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                                  

Adhere to Safety and Environmental Responsibilities, & Drive a Safer Together Culture.

• Ensure a safe, clean, and environmentally compliant work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors in which working Safer Together is the first priority
• Partner with the EHS team to conduct environmental incident investigations, as well as make recommendations for an inspection-ready workplace
• Lead and support Environmental Initiatives and processes to drive towards zero non-conformities and NOV’s.
• Set and accomplish critical environmental metrics to ensure continuous improvement.
• Drive and sustain environmental excellence through use of the Environmental Management System.

 Lead Sustainable Environmental Management

• Drive and maintain compliance with Environmental operating permits, such as US EPA Title V air permits, Municipal Waste Water permits, and State or local Storm Water permits
• Develop and maintain environmental monitoring and recordkeeping to satisfy requirements of the plant’s operating permits
• Manage all aspects of the plant’s Hazardous waste, Solid waste, and Universal waste within Federal, State and Local guidelines
• Provide regulatory guidance to facility leadership team and operating personnel
• Review or change policies and procedures to comply with changes to Environmental regulations and standards
• Facilitate required Environmental testing of air, water and water sources
• Work with Division resources to facilitate Corporate Sustainability reporting, Green House Gas (GHG) reporting, Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT), and other current or pending regulatory requirements
• Interact with outside consultants on regulatory and permitting changes.  Track and approve consultant budgets and spending
• Ensures environmental compliance documents and reporting deadlines are met
• Provide leadership required ensuring operations and, maintenance personnel are aware of and held accountable for environmental compliance
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with regulatory bodies ( local, state, fed). to facilitate site compliance inspections, inquiries and corrective actions

 Drive Plant Environmental Impact Improvements

• Develop and implement environmental programs such as air and water compliance, above-ground and underground storage tanks, spill prevention and control, hazardous waste and materials management, solid waste recycling, and employee training
• Update compliance action item tracking tools and templates for existing and newly issued or updated permits.  Track all items to on-time completion.
• Lead and support Environmental initiatives and processes to drive towards zero non-conformities and/or Notice of Violation (NOV’s)
• Assess product, process and operational changes to determine environmental impact
• Drive and sustain environmental excellence through use of the Environmental Management System
• Utilize process and engineering knowledge to identify and lead process improvements to reduce environmental impact and/or improve sustainability goals
• Enroll as the plant liaison on environmental issues affecting community, industrial neighbors, and environmental justice.[RK1] 
• Maintain a leadership presence on the plant floor, influence employee and Supervisory behaviors, and fully engage employees in the sound environmental process management process
• Guide the Natural Leadership Team (NLT) in developing risk-ranked strategic plans, prioritize and advocate capital/resource requests, and advise the leadership team on all aspects of environmental requirements and responsibilities
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of all critical Environmental processes, programs, and procedures
• Sets and accomplishes critical environmental metrics regularly to ensure continuous improvement in the processes that lead to a 100% engaged culture on the floor
• Grow and develop the plant EHS Lead and Compliance Technicians

Metrics

• Federal, State and Local Environmental requirements.
• Plant Environmental metrics including Environmental Non-Conformities (ENC’s), NOV’s and Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Corporate and Division Metrics for Sustainability improvements/footprint reductions.
• Feedback from plant NLT members.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Proficiency in Excel

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Engineering related disciplines strongly preferred
• Prior environmental experience within the state of California
• Title V Air Permit experience/knowledge a plus
• Environmental Management Systems

 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Leading change management
• Aptitude for data analysis and information management
• Think Strategically
• Inspire and energize others
• Leadership presence – forward thinking leadership abilities including the ability to motivate, lead by example, and encourage teamwork and effective communication.
• Past work with Government agencies is beneficial
• Experience with Access and Process Explore/IP-21 preferred
• Aptitude for data analysis and information management

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The base salary range for this position is $87,400 to $113,850, with the potential for up to an additional 25% if the applicant hired has additional related qualifications. We also offer a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k (company contribution regardless of employee participation – plus match), liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program – and more.

Background Check: Owens Corning is a Fair Chance employer and will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. We will make a written individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

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About Owens Corning

Masonite is now proudly part of Owens Corning. Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our four integrated businesses – Roofing, Insulation, Doors, and Composites – provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders, and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2023 sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.