Senior Environmental Specialist

Primary Location:  Newport
Location: 

Newport, DE, US, 19804

Remote or On-Site:  On-Site
Req ID #:  5981

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

 

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVES  

 

The Senior EHS Engineer is a key technical role supporting environmental compliance and broader EHS programs at Sun Chemical’s Newport, DE site.  This position’s primary focus is assisting in the administration and maintenance of environmental permits and regulatory compliance programs across all media (air, water, waste, and chemical reporting).

 

The role operates independently in routine compliance activities but works under guidance of the EHS Team Leader for permitting strategy, regulatory interpretation, and agency interface.

 

This is a hands-on, field-engaged role supporting environmental compliance systems within a manufacturing environment.

 

Following establishment of foundational environmental competencies, the role expands to support site Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.  

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

    • Environmental Permitting & Compliance Support
    • Environmental Program Implementation
    • Compliance Monitoring & Reporting
    • EHS Strategy & Improvement Support
    • Technical Support to Operations
    • EHS Program Support
    • Procedures & Standards Management
    • Other duties as assigned

 

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

 

    • B.S. Degree in Engineering; degree in related sciences may be considered
    • 10+ years of combined experience in environmental and health & safety
    • Experience working in a manufacturing environment; chemical manufacturing preferred
    • Experience with environmental permitting and compliance programing
    • Strong technical and organizational skills
    • Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration

 

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
 

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.


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