Environmental Specialist

Energized by an over 200-year history as part of PQ Corporation our company is now simpler, stronger, leaner, nimbler and solidly positioned for growth.

Ecovyst is a pure-play catalyst and services company. As catalysts for positive change, our technologies play a critical role in supporting ecological health, and propelling expansion and growth for our customers.

Our long history of innovation expertise and close customer collaboration supports the development of proprietary catalysts and services across our two industry-leading businesses, Ecoservices and Advanced Materials and Catalyst Technologies.

• Ecoservices provides specialty grade high purity virgin sulfuric acid for a number of diverse and growing end uses. Among them are mining, particularly copper for electronics applications, production of lead acid batteries for all types of vehicles, water treatment, and agricultural products.
• Advanced Materials and Catalyst business is a leader in engineering proprietary and customized technologies for cleaner fuels, emissions control and waste reduction.

At Ecovyst, we are prioritizing and accelerating our growing and greening initiatives , and are putting sustainability for a safer, cleaner, healthier world at the forefront of our forward strategy.

At Ecovyst, we are ready for change.

Environmental Specialist

Ecovyst is on the hunt for an Environmental Engineer to be based at our Martinez, California position will provide direct compliance support to the Martinez, CA and remote support to our Portland, OR plant while supporting broader corporate level environmental and sustainability initiatives.

Additionally, this role will serve as the primary site representative for corrective action activities with support from other company representatives and consultants.

• The base salary range for this position as described in the job description criteria is $100,000 to $160,000 annually.
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In some cases, compensation may fall outside of this range depending on factors, including a candidate's qualification, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Responsibilities :

• Communicate effectively and work in a collaborative fashion with all functions of the business, operations, and maintenance functions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and support business growth / visible, conduct field and site inspections to enforce adherence to laws, regulations and employer policies governing environmental compliance and responsible operating practices.
• Work with site leadership to ensure sustainable systems are implemented / maintained for compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Serve as facility liaison with regulatory agencies during inspections and regulatory negotiations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and collaborate with site / HSE team members to develop / implement solutions when needed.
• Be visible and promote continuous HSE improvement by participation in site meetings, incident investigations, training, and compliance auditing.
• Assist as needed in investigation of incidents and non-compliance events to determine contributing factors and recommend remedial action to prevent reoccurrence.

Ensure proper communication of all incidents / non-compliance events consistent with corporate procedures.

• Apply HSE management systems to conform to standards such as RC14001.
• Participate in / support HSE audits as requested.
• Additional responsibilities and changes in responsibilities may be made at the discretion of the Ecovyst VP of Environment and Sustainability.

Requirements :

• BS in Chemical or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Environmental experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and computer be proficient in serving as a change agent within the manufacturing environment and working with site management and Health and Safety team members to improve overall HSE performance.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, with emphasis on relevant state and federal environmental regulations specific to Ecoservices’ manufacturing operations preferred.
• Must be an independent, self-motivated individual with the ability to multi-task and administer a broad range of duties including : providing timely resolution to issues that arise;

counseling / coaching operations personnel; and providing technical interpretation of policies and procedures.

• Ability to perform physical inspections of manufacturing areas, warehouses, utility spaces, wastewater and waste management areas, and construction sites.
• Ability to proactively address complex regulatory issues and work with site personnel to implement sustainable solutions.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and influence / motivate diverse teams to achieve a unified goal. Ability to provide flexible / practical judgment and solutions to concerns and / or opportunities.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.
30+ days ago