EHS Specialist

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/OBJECTIVE: 

Drive continuous site EHS and security performance improvement by developing, implementing and training on company EHS policy and procedures.  Ensure site EHS compliance through continuous improvement activities such as thorough inspections, audits, corrective actions, and implementing best practices.  Works closely with a network of other Corporate EHS professionals and plant department heads as part of the plant leadership team. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as EHS representative on the plant leadership team and for external visits and audits.
• Ensure compliance to local, state, and federal EHS regulatory requirements.
• Maintain PSM program and compliance for a covered process.
• Complete routine regulatory reports and filings: UIC, Tier II, TRI, RMP and others; maintain site permits as needed.
• Ensure EHS systems, procedures, and performance metrics are understood, implemented, and being adhered to.
• Analyze and evaluate EHS performance.  Develop improvement plans to meet or exceed plant and/or corporate goals.
• Coordinate and conduct plant EHS training and maintain the records.
• Lead and track incident and injury investigations and resolutions.
• Provide EHS expertise and support in process reviews and evaluations.
• Work with waste generators to characterize and qualify their waste for Class 1 disposal through U.S. EPA.
• Monitor wastewater and solid waste disposal operations for compliance and efficient operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

 REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, etc)
• 3+ years’ experience in the field of EHS
• 1+ years’ experience working in a PSM and/or RMP facility
• Proficient user of MS Office products
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision are critical.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s in in a related field (Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, etc)
• 3+ years’ experience working in a PSM and RMP facility
• 3+ years’ experience in heavy industry such as chemical, paper, refining, etc.
• Underground injection well technology experience
• Certified wastewater operator
• EHS related certifications

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.
 

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