Environmental Specialist

Environmental Specialist position at AISIN World Corp. of America
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Company:
Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee Inc.
Department:
Environmental, Safety & Health

Location:

Clinton, TN.

Coordinates environmental programs to ensure compliance with established policies and EPA / TDEC regulations. Coordinates inspections and tours of facilities to detect existing or potential environmental hazards and recommends corrective or preventive actions. Conducts training programs in labeling, ISO, recycling, waste, and other environmental programs. Investigates environmental incidents and prepares legally required reports and special reports for annual reporting requirements, monthly meetings, or inspections.

Serves as liaison with local fire emergency responders, spill/cleanup crews, and other outside agencies regarding environmental/ISO programs. Supervises SPCC and SWPPP programs. Oversees administration of ISO, SPCC, SWPPP, Air, Water, Hazardous Waste, and other applicable programs. Works with the carbon neutral team to ensure plant goals are achieved and reports to AWA.

• Investigates environmental incidents and prepares reports.
• Experience with RCRA and Haz Waste Management.
• Understand and keep the ISO
  14001 (Environmental) certification.
• Update Air permits and change points in the facility.
• Storm water permit and checks.
• Waste water analysis and specification control.
• Support with carbon neutral programs.
• Plan and implement environmental / ISO policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Inspect organization facilities to detect existing or potential environmental hazards, determine corrective or preventive measures where indicated, and follow up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Provide information to warn of potential and actual environmental hazards and prevent access to hazardous conditions.
• Lead the investigation of environmental incidents / alerts and cooperate in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Oversee weekly, monthly, quarterly and/or annual inspections as needed for regulatory programs or ISO.
• Maintain environmental files and records.
• Confere with departmental supervisors, manufacturing representatives, and regulatory agency staff to discuss problems, develop tests to detect hazardous leaks, and design plans to monitor equipment and safety programs.
• Coordinate installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment which monitors air, land, and/or water.
• Interpret data and observations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry guidelines and advise management accordingly.
• Select and provide advice on personal protective equipment.
• Maintain working knowledge of new technologies developed by the industry and government regulators.
• Participate in departmental staff meetings and attend other meetings as needed and seminars.
• Oversee disaster recovery plans.
• Represent the organization in community or industry environmental groups and programs.
• Oversee environmental policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Must maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting Environmental functions.
• Must ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Must strictly adhere to company policies, rules, and regulations regarding health and safety.
• Must be committed to carrying out company Safety and Environmental Policy.
• Must focus on customer’s expectations, prevent problems, and strive for continuous improvement resulting in improved results for themselves, customers and other Team Members.
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university, or four (4) to six (6) years related experience and high school diploma or G.E.D., or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to objectively coach Team Members and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues.
• Ability to research and analyze various types of data information.
• Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations or government law.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to effectively deal with others, especially Team Members, to enlist needed cooperation in implementing regulatory requirements.
• Ability to deal with regulatory agencies, consultants and other contractor personnel as required.
• Working knowledge of Federal and State (Tennessee) occupational safety and health regulations, TDEC, NEPA, ANSI, with a strong knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Commitment to company values.

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety…