Energy and Environmental Specialist

Eastman Chemical; Newport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global specialty materials company is seeking an Energy and Environmental Specialist for its Newport site. This onsite role focuses on enhancing energy and environmental practices, driving compliance with regulations, and fostering sustainability initiatives. The successful candidate will work within a collaborative environment and will be instrumental in achieving corporate targets related to greenhouse gas emissions.

Benefits

Contributory pension with up to 9% employer contributions

Annual performance bonus plan

Free private medical insurance

Life insurance 4 x basic salary

Group Income Protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Car salary sacrifice scheme

On-site gymnasium

Free eyewear provision

Qualifications

• Degree in energy or environmental field preferred.
• NEBOSH qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in energy and environmental aspects.
• Monitor and update site management systems for compliance.
• Coordinate with external regulatory bodies and manage reporting.

Skills

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Energy or Environmental field

Environmental NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Eastman’s 40-hectare site in Newport, South Wales is a chemical manufacturing operation that employs approximately 180 personnel. About 40% of our site employees are involved in continuous 24-hour shift operations and are supported by a range of other service departments such as: maintenance, engineering, analytical laboratory, as well as: administrative, logistical, finance and IT support functions. We operate four main production plants, which use organic and/or inorganic processes. These manufacturing processes include pyrolysis, aqueous or anhydrous reactions, esterification, hydrogenation, distillation, and filtering. Other associated activities include Boiler-house and Effluent Treatment operations.

The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated professional to join our HSE department as an Energy and Environmental Specialist. This onsite role is crucial in delivering energy and environmental regulation requirements and fostering continuous improvements.

The Role

In this role, you will contribute to our corporate goals of reducing Eastman’s scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by one-third by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Flexibility and excellent communication skills are essential as you take on a variety of tasks, including:

• Driving continuous improvement initiatives through mechanisms such as risk and opportunities and the HSE plan, drive improvements, continually review and develop new energy and environmental plans.
• Keeping up to date with energy and environmental legislation, establishing the appropriate communication channels and completing the required updates.
• Representing the site to external bodies such as COMAH, NRW and the local community.
• Coordinating with NRW as required and submitting all required reporting, organising monitoring programs, and managing environmental aspects of COMAH, including inspections.
• Collaborating with corporate sustainability and environmental functions, ensuring all required information is submitted.
• Delivering the energy schemes the site participates in, for example UKETS, CCA and CHPQA.
• Monitoring and updating site management systems for energy and environmental requirements.
• Leading ISO14001 and 50001 processes on site.
• Providing energy support for the site, including assistance to the energy team and project teams.
• Offering environmental support to the site, including to project and production departments.
• Supporting other HSE functions as required.

The Person

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree qualification, preferably in an energy and/or environmental field.
• An Environmental NEBOSH qualification, or equivalent, which would be advantageous.

If you are passionate about energy and environmental management and want to play a significant role in our journey towards sustainability, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary along with a range of exceptional benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance:

• Contributory pension with up to 9% employer contributions.
• Annual performance bonus plan.
• Free private medical insurance with discounted rates for dependents*.
• Life insurance 4 x basic salary.
• Group Income Protection.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme.
• On-site gymnasium.
• Free eyewear provision.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

*Benefit in Kind

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.