Environmental Specialist

Olin Chemicals; St. Gabriel (LA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Olin Chemicals in St. Gabriel, LA is seeking an Environmental Specialist to implement and improve the environmental management system and ensure regulatory compliance. The role supports both Plaquemine and St.

Gabriel sites with cross-functional collaboration across production, engineering and maintenance. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in environmental roles, knowledge of regulations, ability to communicate with regulators, and willingness to travel between Louisiana sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science (preferred).
• 5+ years' experience in an environmental role.
• Experience in chemical or petrochemical industry preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels and regulators.
• Willing to travel between Louisiana Operations sites.
• Valid US driver's license and TWIC eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Implement and continuously improve environmental management systems (EMS).
• Understand and own environmental calculations related to permits, emissions, and releases.
• Manage air, water, and waste regulatory and permit activities and compliance.
• Partner with Production, Engineering and Maintenance on projects and operations.
• Coordinate, implement and optimize EH&S programs across the site and with higher-level programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Title: Environmental Specialist

Location: St. Gabriel. Salary: $103,000 - $156,000. Schedule: 9/80 or 5-8s schedule available. Relocation Available

The Environmental Specialist plays a critical role in supporting Olin's business objectives and is responsible for implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the environmental management systems to ensure regulatory compliance and add value to meet site objectives and maintain the license to operate. The Environmental Specialist will support both the Plaquemine and St. Gabriel sites.

What You'll Do

• Implement and continuously improve environmental management systems (work processes, standards, and procedures).
• Understand and own all environmental calculations related to permits, emissions, and releases. The position will have support from engineers and consultants, but the applicant must understand current environmental emissions calculations practices and requirements to be able to work with these teams.
• Manage air, water, and waste regulatory and permit activities and compliance requirements.
• Partner with Production, Engineering and Maintenance on projects, day to day operations, and associated compliance activities.
• Coordinate, implement and optimize EH&S programs across the site and in conjunction with Division or Corporate programs and initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree*; Engineering or Science discipline preferred.
• 5+ years' experience in an environmental role required.
• Prior chemical or petrochemical industry experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and interface with government and regulatory agencies, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be available for on-call coverage. (e.g. rotating on-call support, fielding plant calls, agency communications and going onsite for support in emergency instances).
• Must be willing and able to travel between our Louisiana Operations sites.
• Prior Olin experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid US driver's license and be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

All In With Olin Olin is a global leader in chemical manufacturing and ammunition, with a legacy built on innovation, safety, and accountability. With over 7,000 employees worldwide, we invest in people who are ready to go All In for their careers, their teams, and their communities.

An All-In Investment in Your Future At Olin, total rewards go beyond a paycheck. Our comprehensive benefits support your health, financial well-being, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package.*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.