Environmental Specialist

ProAmpac; Donegal; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company seeking an Environmental professional to support Environmental Excellence programs across facilities in Ireland. The role focuses on policy design, compliance, training, audits and continuous improvement to meet EPA and local regulations.

You will work with the EHS team, coordinate regulatory interactions, manage records, and contribute to energy and sustainability objectives while maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Must have a qualification in Environmental Studies.
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Experience communicating with regulatory bodies (HSA, EPA, local authorities).
• Ability to interpret regulatory standards and apply them to facilities.
• Co-operative teamwork with employees and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and record management.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements Environmental policies and procedures.
• Support the EHS team in all Environmental, Health & Safety tasks.
• Ensure compliance with local Environmental regulations and updates to programs.
• Assist in delivering Environmental training to employees at all levels.
• Conduct and document regular Environmental audits and inspections.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Environmental Studies

Job description

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We provide creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement and Impact. We are moving flexible packaging forward by redefining innovation through collaboration within our own company and with our customers and suppliers. ProAmpac brings brand owners and packaging experts together to generate fresh thinking, accelerate advanced technology and increase speed-to-market, package customization and consumer differentiation.

Job Description:

This position is responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of the organization by assisting in planning and implementing an Environmental Excellence program while ensuring compliance with all government Environmental regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Designs and implements Environmental policies and procedures including, but not limited to, written programs, recordkeeping, reports, inspections, monitoring, testing.
• Support the full EHS team in all Environmental, Health & Safety tasks as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all local Environmental regulations by staying informed about changes, interpreting requirements, and implementing necessary adjustments to programs, processes, and policies.
• Assist in delivering Environmental training programs to employees at all levels, to ensure employees’ knowledge, understanding and adherence to environmental regulations pertaining to all facilities.
• Conduct and document regular Environmental audits and inspections as needed to assure compliance with applicable permits, regulations, and requirements.
• Coordinate visits from internal and external regulatory authorities and file annual local EPA environmental reports potentially including air, waste, water etc
• Coordination and completion of environmental tasks to ensure regulatory compliance with IPC Licence, including but not limited to:
• VOC Abatement monitoring & reporting
• Provision of reports to the EPA – e.g. AER, SMP, EPR and collation of data for same.
• Assist in the management of all sites Environmental programs, including cost control/reduction and accident prevention/ reduction, safety behaviour audit, and risk assessment programs
• Assist with the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and EPA environmental regulations.
• Working with the ProAmpac team in Implementation of Environmental, energy and sustainability objectives and targets.
• Establish and promote a culture of continuous improvement in Environmental performance by evaluating existing programs, identifying areas for enhancement, and coordinating development of and Environmental improvement strategic plan, collaborating with site managers.
• Treat all information as proprietary ensuring the strictest controls and discretion are applied to confidential information.
• Updating all environmental data to the EDEN portal, as required.
• Carry out all other reasonable requests.

Skills and Qualifications

• A qualification in Environmental Studies
• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment desirable
• Experience of communicating with the HSA, EPA and other regulatory bodies (County Council, Inland Fisheries Ireland etc)
• Experience in interpreting regulatory standards
• Co-operative Teamwork - ability to engage with employees, Environmental, External Stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to identify problems and create innovative solutions and opportunities for improvement
• Excellent attention to detail, record management and strong leadership to deliver results
• Can do attitude with an ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team