EHS Specialist

Position Overview

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

The Novelis Rolled Products North America (RPNA) division is seeking a EHS (Health, Safety, and Environmental) Specialist at operational facilities located in Ashville, OH. The position functions within the local EHS Team reporting to the Ashville EHS Manager and provides direct staff support to Novelis; manages environmental compliance programs; articulates regulatory impact on operations to upper management; investigates, recognizes and recommends corrective actions for environmental compliance issues and continuous improvement actions while functioning in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner.

• Inspections:
  Perform or assure that all daily, weekly, monthly, or other periodic EHS inspections are completed as required by local, state, and federal enforceable statutes, permits, or company policy as prescribed either by or company policy.
• Reporting:
  Compile information and prepare various EHS reports to insure accurate and timely submittal to local, state, and/or federal regulatory agencies to maintain necessary operating permits.
• Training:
  Attend training programs necessary to fulfill the role responsibilities. Also, develop and/or present EHS training materials to plant employees as required by enforceable statutes or company policy.
• Compliance Assurance:
  Audit and maintain systems to insure compliance with all applicable environmental programs of facilities. Monitor and educate local management of regulatory initiatives and proposed rules. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of environmental compliance (e.g. waste reduction, data collection, record keeping, reporting)
• Regulatory Authorities:
  The incumbent shall maintain professional, cordial, and credible relationships with environmental regulatory authorities. Local, State, and Federal environmental agencies conduct routine inspections. This role will be responsible for escorting such inspectors through site operations, responding to the inspection inquires, and communicating inspection results to supervisor and site management.
• Conduct behavior based safety observations.
• Data Review:
  Make recommendations on corrective or preventative compliance actions based on data acquisition systems.
• Provide guidance for operating procedures as directed by Manager.
• Collect and analyze injury data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Audit Health and Safety Procedures, maintain necessary records and plant SOS records
• Assist in the incident investigation for all HS&E incidents: environmental excursions, NOV's, near misses and injuries.
• Oversee the waste water facility, providing supervision, reporting to Novelis management and Ohio EPA.
• Adhere to and support company quality, environmental, health & safety, and certification standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IATF 16949:2016, and ASI Certifications, where applicable.

• Bachelor Degree relevant field (Engineering; Occupational Safety or Environmental related) or an Associate Degree with a relevant EHS Professional Certification (Certifications including GSP, ASP or CSP and Ohio Class I Waste Water Operator are acceptable)
• Certification, if not currently certified, the ability to progress to certification.
• Must actively seek to pursue Ohio Waste Water Class I Operator
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Suite
• Ability to contribute and participate in a team environment.
• Ability to learn, read, understand, and communicate EHS regulatory requirements.
• Ability to accomplish assigned tasks, provide feedback, construct plans, and demonstrates confidence in team leader and member roles.
• Maintain…