EH&S Senior Specialist

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Job Summary

The DuPont MidAtlantic EH&S Hub and DuPont Chambers Works manufacturing site is seeking a motivated professional Environmental Specialist to support its Chambers Works Site/MidAtlantic Hub, to provide Environmental and/or Health and Safety technical support.  This position is located at Deepwater Point, NJ, which is located just north of the Delaware Memorial Bridge.  The site employs approximately 30 DuPont employees and is a tenant at the Chemours Chambers Works Complex (700-acre complex).  The Site is a world class manufacturing facility providing resins in the manufacturing of O-rings, used in the semi-conductor, automotive, aerospace and electronics industries and is the resin supplier for the DuPont Tralee Park and Tralee Park Annex manufacturing facilities.  Our successful candidate will be primarily responsible for satisfying the Site’s environmental compliance obligations and identifying & driving continuous improvement programs.  As a key member of the Mid Atlantic EH&S Hub/Site Environmental, Health and Safety Team, responsibilities will also include general support for Site EH&S programs and policies.

 A successful Environmental (Air, Water & Waste) Specialist will be required to do the following.

Please note this is an onsite position.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in overall management of EHS in the plant.

• Develops, implements and maintains EHS policies and procedures to comply with safety laws, regulations and standards.

• Works with E&I environmental specialist and industrial hygienist to implement and maintain policies and procedures to comply health and environmental laws, regulations and standards.

• Drive incident investigations to identify root cause and corrective/preventive actions

• Coordinates and supports plant safety, health and environment management programs and initiatives.

• Be a visual presence on the production floor and provide counsel, advice and support to other functions on all safety, health and environmental related matters.  Identifies at risk behaviors and eliminate and/or mitigate.

• Leads and participates in environmental, health and safety inspections, assessments and audits and track corrective actions to closure.

• Liaison between the company and safety related governmental authorities, agencies, committees or professional services.

• Develop, coordinate and conduct EH&S required training in accordance with DuPont, local, state and federal regulations.

• Serve as the technical expert on all matters relating to the site’s air pollution control, water and waste infrastructure, associated regulatory compliance programs, and emissions.

• Prepare, support development of air permit applications including renewals and modifications.

• Supports, monitors, measures, analyzes environmental, health and safety performances and provides recommendations to the site leadership for continual improvement. Analyze leading indicators to drive out systemic issues at the site.

• Maintain and submit accurate compliance reports and records.

• Monitor and report EHS compliance metrics on program effectiveness to site leadership team and associated teams

• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations during the design and installation phase of facilities to ensure compliance with EHS regulations.

• Host regulatory agency visits and inspections to the site.

• Develop and deliver professional meeting presentations to stakeholders including regulators and other officials.

• Supports the management of change (MOC) process as a change owner, subject matter specialist (EHS) and change action owner.

• Support Environmental RCMS/EMS ISO14001, SPCC & DPCC Programs as needed. 

• Support and provide technical support for EHS Initiatives within the Mid Atlantic Hub.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Sciences, Environmental, Engineering or related field.

• 5+ years professional experience in manufacturing or industrial setting.

• Organizational priority-setting skills, attention to detail, follow-through, effective written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Ability to build consensus and influence a diverse group of associates in safe behaviors and practices.

• Ability to work independently, contribute within a team, and actively engage and partner with manufacturing and technical associates.

• Ability to work off-shift hours, if needed, and local travel up to 20%.

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