Braskem · 2 months ago
Environmental Lead
Braskem is a leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, committed to sustainability and the Circular Economy. The Environmental Lead will provide site support in the Environmental discipline, overseeing compliance with environmental regulations and leading projects aimed at improving sustainability and waste reduction efforts.
BiotechnologyChemicalCommercialIndustrialManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Oversee Environmental programs at the Neal Facility
Develop and plan policies and procedures for air, water, and waste systems in accordance with organizational and government rules and regulations
Audit air, water, and land systems for environmental compliance with federal and state regulations
Create and/or oversee reports such as air permit semiannual and annual deviation/compliance reports, Emissions Inventory, Toxic Release Inventory, NSPS VV/DDD, NPDES monthly DMRs, annual water use survey, Tier II report, and biennial RCRA report
Interface with regulatory agencies during inspections, events, and/or information requests
Schedule NPDES weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual sampling as required by permit
Coordinate all performance testing as required by the agency and provide additional follow-up documentation as required
Plant support on issues related to flares, wastewater, sewage treatment, and waste management
Lead and/or participate in the investigation of environmental incidents and implement system improvements to reduce the potential for future events
Lead environmental improvement and waste reduction projects to help meet company sustainability goals
Overseeing consultants (LDAR, etc.) as necessary
Acts as the plant resource for related Environmental information on procedures, guidelines, and standards
Maintain Plant Environmental MRRA (Monitoring, Recordkeeping, Reporting, and Accountability) procedure for each unit ( Poly, Utilities and F&S)
Assists in the development of Environmental procedures and reviews
Acts as site contact for Environmental issues
Review and approve MOC documents relative to Environmental compliance
Maintains Environmental records. Modifies and implements compliance tracking programs and recordkeeping systems
Conducts Environmental training (face to face and computer based), and coaches team members on Environmental related tasks and activities
Assists in developing, tracking, and achieving the plant's Environmental goals
Ensures Environmental compliance tasks are completed
Continuously seeks out ways to improve Environmental cultural awareness
Qualification
Required
5–10 years of experience, preferably in a chemical manufacturing facility
Good leadership and communication skills, excellent MS Office computer, organization and time management skills, and an ability to interact and negotiate with representatives of regulatory agencies as well as members at all levels within the organization
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
Demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying EPA regulations and working with regulatory agencies
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to work well in a collaborative environment
Strong initiative and drive to succeed
Preferred
3 years of leadership experience in an HES department
Certification or licensure in the HES field
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Retirement Benefits
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
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A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members
Company
Braskem
Braskem operates in the chemical and petrochemical industry that produces biopolymer.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2B2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2023-02-09Post Ipo Debt· $1B
1998-12-21IPO
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