Specialist - Environmental at Westlake

Plaquemine, Louisiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Plastics, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, or related field is preferred
Minimum of 3 years of relevant environmental experience in chemical manufacturing, consulting or regulatory role is desired
Maintains forklift certification
Required to drive company vehicles from time to time
Comply with all Company policies and procedures
Demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety
Participates in the PACE culture of safety

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance of the storage areas within areas of control
Schedules, conducts, and performs routine inspections necessary to comply with Federal and State regulations, including but not limited to container and storage areas
Schedules and determines the frequency and methodology for environmental sampling and analysis necessary to comply with Federal and State permit requirements, waste profiling, and spill clean-up to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Schedules and coordinates pickup and disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous waste, recyclables, universal waste, and used oil for the facility in a manner that ensures compliance
Preparing periodic environmental reports
Maintains knowledge regarding impending regulations which affect operating controls for the Plant. Makes recommendations to management and oversees implementation of new or changing requirements
Maintains, updates and revises departmental procedures
Assists in process engineering projects by providing environmental support by interpreting and making decisions on the applicability of various environmental requirements
Provides for effective lines of communication between environmental and other departments, groups or business areas which relate
Assists in the procurement and maintenance of environmental control programs
Ensures document organization, management and retention of regulatory requirements and information in a timely manner to meet all Federal and State regulations and requirements, as well as internal policies and practices, covering air, water, and waste programs
Participates in a 24 hour on-call duty rotation
Gathers and evaluates data and other information to determine when to make reports to appropriate governmental agencies
Communicates regularly with plant operating personnel to apprise them of environmental regulatory requirements
Reviews and evaluates various regulations from federal, state, local and corporate sources and determines the applicability of those regulations
Evaluates, provides for, and participates in environmental training provided to the plant annually or as needed
Participates in incident investigations and recommends solutions on the necessary corrective actions required for mitigation and prevention of environmental incidents
Fully support Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on projects teams

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Environmental ComplianceRegulatory InspectionsHazardous Waste ManagementEnvironmental SamplingWaste ProfilingSpill Clean-upWaste DisposalEnvironmental ReportingProcess Engineering

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time employment opportunity.

What is the work arrangement or location policy for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills or experiences are needed for the Environmental Specialist role?

The role requires knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, ability to conduct inspections and sampling, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with waste management and permit requirements.

What is the company culture like at Westlake?

Westlake offers an entrepreneurial environment where employees work together to enhance peoples' lives through products and community presence, with a mission to serve clients by improving daily life.

What does Westlake look for in strong candidates for this position?

Strong candidates should demonstrate expertise in environmental compliance, regulatory knowledge, inspection and sampling skills, report preparation, and the ability to communicate effectively across departments while participating in on-call rotations.