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HP Hood LLC · 3 months ago

Environmental Specialist

Oneida, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$73K/yr - $82K/yr

3+ years exp

HP Hood is one of the largest food and beverage manufacturers in the United States, committed to innovation and quality. They are seeking an Environmental Specialist to provide technical support for environmental health and safety programs, oversee compliance obligations, and manage environmental permitting at their facility.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

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

Qualification

Environmental HealthSafetyProcess Safety ManagementEnvironmental regulatory programsMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsSelf-motivatedTeam collaboration

Required

A BA/BS degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline

3 to 5 years of related experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office required (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Displays knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulatory programs

Able to work with and give direction to all departments affected or impacted by EHS programs

Partners with Packaging, Processing, Quality, Sanitation, Warehouse, and other affected departments to ensure that EHS compliance obligations are aligned with Food Safety and GMP requirements

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations

Seeks feedback to improve performance and exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills

Self-disciplined and highly motivated, with a passion for excellence and a strong drive for success

Must be able to work in a factory environment, including walking, climbing, and standing for extended periods

Must be able to wear personal protective equipment required to work in the factory

Must be able to carry weights of up to 50lbs

Must be able to work at odd hours and for extended periods during times of business need

Must be able to travel occasionally for special assignments and training