Environmental Specialist

Overview

Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation.  

A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value.  

As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day. 

Overview (Scope of Role)

The Environmental Specialist will have the primary focus of developing, implementing, managing, and serving as the Environmental resourse for Trinseo - Midland.

This position is located at the Midland, MI facility.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities 

• Translate environmental rules and regulations into workable practices for the Midland sites. Be available to all employees for questions related to environmental rules and policies and ensure they are empowered to act as independently as possible.
• Staying fully aware of all Environmental Laws and Regulations, assess their applicability and ensure their implementation in the Midland Site. Spent time on field audits and documentation checks and use the information acquired to strengthen the programs.
• Ensure all environmental reporting needs are documented, planned and executed with precise and accurate information, in a timely fashion.
• Focal point for Sustainability Data Gathering and Reporting

Examples of Key Responsibilities as Functional Specialist

• Manage air and waste permits.  This includes submittal of permit applications for new and modified equipment, requests for permit changes and submittal of permit renewal applications to ensure continuous license to operate
• Collect, input and calculate EH&S reporting information
• Manage submittal of all permit and regulatory required agency reports. Maintain all EH&S records in accordance with the company record retention policy.
• Utilize EH&S Expertise to obtain clear interpretations of site-specific regulatory process, regulations, laws and associated procedures
• Act as Agency Visit Protocol Owner 
• Able to identify and keep current with local requirements. Interpret, implement and ensure full sustainable compliance with those external requirements
• Performs record keeping / filing functions.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
• Provide influential leadership and coaching for EH&S Delivery Techs.
• Provide environmental expertise for project reviews
• Assist their facilities in response to unplanned events.
• Provide subject matter expert review of facility MOC's.
• Lead projects targeting environmental performance and compliance improvement within facilities.
• Works with third party waste disposal vendors to ensure compliance with all disposal regulations
• Completes annual GEI reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in EH&S, Engineering or science field with EHS Experience
• 4+ years safety and health experience
• Certified Safety or Environmental Processional
• Experience with external regulatory requirements both at the federal and state level

Equity and InclusionWith our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences, and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.