Environmental Specialist

Full Job Description

This position is responsible for advising, coaching, mentoring and upskilling site supervision and leadership to instill a culture of environmental stewardship.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Implement, monitor and adjust company wide environmental key performance indicators and provide site level management guidance and direction to meet improvement milestones to reach environmental strategic goals and objectives
- Oversee the implementation of site level environmental operating procedures.
- Systematically monitor management of environmental permits and compliance activities within the region (e.g. air quality, water quality, etc.) to ensure that all anticipated environmental related activities are in compliance.
- Remain current on all training requirements (applicable Air Permits, RCRA, SPCC, SWPPP, etc.).
- Provide guidance and support to regional EHS team, to track, manage and report compliance activities and results to environmental company expectations.
- Support external/internal environmental audits of facilities and interface with key external audit entities on compliance activities;
- Support the Internal Audit department to support environmental components for annual audit requirements.
- Systematically manage the data collection, operation, maintenance, and compliance of environmental systems.
- Support remediation projects and activities to ensure remediation efforts are managed with best practices to achieve optimum outcomes.
- Monitor the generation and completion of environmental reports as required.
- Oversee contractor management and vendors to conformance with environmental company standards, expectations and local regulatory compliance.
- Support regional EHS with the investigation of significant environmental non conformances or incidents, and the identification and communication of corrective actions.
- Oversee testing and monitoring of environmental emissions.
- Liaise with governmental stakeholders to drive environmental activities within local regulations.
- Demonstrate personal responsibility for all Safety, Health, Environment, Community, and Sustainability (SHECS) policies, procedures, and initiatives

**Key Skills/Competencies**
- Good computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EHS data management systems.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills
- Self-starter with high level of resilience and ability to work independently with limited direction
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational, analytical, and time-management skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet strict deadlines, and work in fast-paced environment Qualifications
- Studying or has a degree in earth sciences (or below) or related field experience; ecology; energy; environmental engineering; environmental health; environmental sciences or management; engineering - with a sustainability focus.
- Relevant experience in environmental management, having site, regional and global experience for environmental compliance requirements
- Experience implementing workplace environmental regulations and standards and working with authorities involved in workplace EHS oversight
- Experience in metal or electronics recycling, or related industry, preferred
- Environmental 14001 ISO standard management experience preferred
- Strong understanding of regulations affecting manufacturing companies

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a big player in the metals, recycling and environmental sustainability sectors, with the ability to progress within the business and up the career ladder to more senior roles.

Outstaff is a specialist recruitment agency advertising these vacancies on behalf of our client.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

**Salary**: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hartlepool, Durham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 75% (preferred)

Work Location: One location