Environmental / Safety Specialist

Sumitomo Bakelite High Performance Plastics (SBHPP) is a pioneer in high performance plastics and the #1 world leader in phenolic chemistry. The SBHPP global organization is committed to exceeding our customers' expectations in material performance, customer service, technical expertise, and product quality. Our companies include Durez Corporation, Durez Canada Company LTD, Promerus, LLC, Sumitomo Bakelite N.A., and Sumitomo Plastics America, Inc. Look to us first to see what's next! Our world class product portfolio includes Resins, Thermoset Molding Compounds and Long Fiber Composites. Durez Corporation in Niagara Falls is a recognized leader in high-performance, specialty phenolic resins. Our extensive portfolio of products is engineered to meet the most rigorous requirements across the wide range of markets we serve. Our extensive research, development and pilot production capabilities allow us to engineer custom-designed products to perfectly match our customer's needs. Durez Niagara Falls is in need of an EHS Specialist. $65,000-76,000 annual dependent on experience. Offering a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K with Company match, and time off package. The EHS Specialist will assist in the development and implementation of the various programs and processes involved in the Environmental area. This will include administration and coordination for environmental programs, emergency response, and health and safety. This accountability will be achieved through working with the EHS Manager. Will promote the effort to meet our goals of drastic reduction of waste generation. Will work to protect or improve air, land, and water resources in order to provide a clean and healthful environment. Will assist with leadership support to influence development of a proactive approach to environmental assuring sound management systems are in place that meet all regulatory requirements and provides a work environment free of unnecessary safety and health risks. Participate with EHS Manager on planning, designing, constructing, modifying or improving and maintaining facilities either by in-house or contractual effort, regulating and enforcing environmental engineering policies, programs or activities

Essential Functions:

Responsibilities that are requirements in order to perform the job: Assisting with compliance with all environmental regulations and requirements to include the handling of hazardous materials in conjunction with PSM and RMP with EHS Manager oversite Participate with EHS Manager with state and federal regulatory reports and manage permit modifications to meet business growth and opportunities. Participate with EHS Manager on planning, designing, constructing, modifying or improving and maintaining facilities either by in-house or contractual effort, regulating and enforcing environmental engineering policies, programs or activities Participate in environmental training as required Participate in investigating, measuring, and evaluating environmental conditions Assist in tracking EHS corrective and preventative actions to completion Assist with the plant's environmental programs consisting of waste management, applicable government reporting. Maintaining an annual compliance calendar. Assist in preparing for and sit in on audits and evaluations regarding EHS regulatory and system compliance. Participate in investigation of EHS incidents in the facilities and identify trends that require attention to improve EHS and security. Participate in the emergency response program by assisting the EHS Manager with resources and training for members to maintain a state of readiness for emergencies in the plant Works in conjunction with Health and Safety on Process Safety Management activities

Supportive Functions:

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of supportive functions based on business needs: Member of all health, environment and safety related investigations and committees at the assigned facilities Interface with numerous corporate, legal, and local personnel Extensive and intensive interfacing with State/Provincial and local agencies to maintain excellent working relationships Maintains contact with local hospitals, fire departments and managed care organizations are required Maintains a relationship with insurance companies and management system agencies

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation: 24-hour availability and ability to travel if needed Ability to communicate with all key stakeholders in varying situations Attention to detail Ability to deal with highly stressful/emotional situations

Education/Experience Guidelines:

Associates degree required; Bachelors degree preferred in Environmental, EHS, Safety or Occupational Health 1 year related experience in environmental, health and safety preferred Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred Experience in Wastewater Treatment preferred

Physical Demands:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. On occasion, the employee will be exposed to wet/humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather, extreme heat/cold (non-weather), toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, working near moving mechanical parts, working in precarious places, and working with explosives.

Notice:

This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not a comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. The responsibilities, tasks and duties of the individual performing the job may differ from those outlined, and other functions, as assigned, might be part of the job.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement:

Sumitomo Bakelite North America Holding Inc., and all its affiliate companies, is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, marital status, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, height, weight, familial status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.