Environmental Specialist

HP Hood; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Ongoing development

Job summary

HP Hood in Winchester, VA seeks an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to support on-the-floor compliance and coordinate environmental permit programs. The role focuses on maintaining and improving environmental permits, safety training, and regulatory reporting in a fast-paced food and beverage manufacturing setting.

You will lead the plant's RPM/PSM efforts, partner with multiple departments to ensure EHS alignment with Food Safety and GMP standards, and drive continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• BA/BS in EHS, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of related experience preferred; combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Experience in manufacturing or food & beverage industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and manage environmental permitting to ensure permits are in place and current.
• Coordinate RPM and PSM for Anhydrous Ammonia.
• Oversee environmental regulatory programs (air, wastewater, stormwater, etc.).
• Maintain compliance calendar and report status of environmental programs.
• Identify opportunities to optimize energy, water usage, and waste reduction.

Skills

Environmental regulatory compliance

Stakeholder training

Risk management

MS Office

Education

BA/BS in Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary:

This is a broad-spectrum Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Professional position that provides technical and professional support services to operations staff, with guidance and direction from the Senior EHS Manager, and is an on-the-floor (high visibility/floor presence) position.

The Specialist will primarily oversee and maintain all environmental programs and compliance obligations for the site. This role will also be responsible for coordination of the Process Safety Management (PSM) program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and manage environmental permitting such that all required permits are in place, current, and properly managed.
• Serve as coordinator for the facility’s Risk Management Program (RPM) and Process Safety Management (PSM) for Anhydrous Ammonia.
• Oversee all environmental regulatory programs for the plants, including but not limited to: air, stormwater, wastewater, boilers, water usage, energy usage, waste hauler permits, hazardous materials, hazardous waste disposal and tracking, universal waste disposal and tracking, spill prevention, control, and countermeasures (SPCC), recycling, sustainability reporting, greenhouse gas tracking, and Tier II / Form R reporting.
• Maintain a compliance calendar, and issue regular reports on the status of all environmental programs and permits.
• Identify opportunities to (1) optimize energy and water usage and (2) minimize waste, in accordance with Hood sustainability priorities and targets, and manage all aspects of tracking and special projects to that end.
• Update, maintain, and implement the provisions of the plant’s Integrated Contingency Plan.
• Work with and become a representative on the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) for site location county.
• Give direction and training to all affected employees with regard to all environmental programs and permits.
• Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to ensure that all environmental aspects, impacts, programs and permits are accepted and understood to be compliant.
• Other projects and duties in support of the EHS department, as needed.

Education and Experience:

• A BA/BS degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline, plus 3 to 5 years of related experience is preferred.
• A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience in manufacturing setting preferred, food & beverage is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

• Displays knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulatory programs.
• Able to work with and give direction to all departments affected or impacted by EHS programs.
• Partners with Packaging, Processing, Quality, Sanitation, Warehouse, and other affected departments to ensure that EHS compliance obligations are aligned with Food Safety and GMP requirements.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Seeks feedback to improve performance and exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills.
• Self-disciplined and highly motivated, with a passion for excellence and a strong drive for success.

Physical and Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a factory environment, including walking, climbing, and standing for extended periods.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment required to work in the factory.
• Must be able to carry weights of up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to work at odd hours and for extended periods during times of business need.
• Must be able to travel occasionally for special assignments and training.

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Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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