Environmental Specialist

EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. We continue to grow in our industry by ensuring all employees possess the following core competencies: customer focused, team player, engaged, ethical, strong communication skills, and works safely.

Job Purpose

Implements Federal, State, Local, and Corporate environmental programs for both Northstar Battery facilities. Ensures that plant management is kept informed on environmental issues and that the plant is in compliance with applicable environmental laws, rules, and regulations. Insures Environmental Management System (EMS) is effectively implemented and maintained.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for hazardous waste management activities including: registration, identification, transportation, disposal, internal audits, TSDF audits, SPCC program, and training.
• Responsible for air quality program activities including, permitting, monitoring control devices, and identifying problems/issues with environmental protection systems.
• Responsible for the wastewater compliance program, including coordinating compliance activities such sampling, monitoring and identifying critical issues.
• Responsible for the storm water compliance program, including coordinating compliance activities such sampling, monitoring and identifying critical issues.
• Overall responsibility to assure that the ISO 14001 EMS is effectively implemented and maintained. Acts as EMS Management Representative or designee to ISO 14001 registrar.
• Submits required reports to regulatory agencies (Environmental Protection Agency, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Department of Transportation, and City of Springfield). Maintains all related records and documentation. Interact both verbally and in writing with above listed agencies on a regular basis.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

BS in Engineering/Technology/Business, an Environmental Specialist must have skills and knowledge in the following areas:

• Knowledge of Environmental Science and Technology.
• Technical and environmental aspects of facility operation.
• A relevant requirement of environmental laws, regulations and related documents.
• Environmental management systems and standards including audit procedures, processes and techniques.

General Job Requirements

• Generic

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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