Lead Environmental Specialist

Bridgestone Americas; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Mentorship

CSR activities

Global environment

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN seeks a Lead Environmental Specialist to drive environmental program implementation, data management, and regulatory compliance across facilities.

The role focuses on energy conservation, CO2 reduction, and strategic environmental initiatives in collaboration with business units. The position requires a BS in a related field, 10+ years of experience, strong data and system capabilities, and the ability to travel 30–50% to support sites and initiatives

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental Engineering or related science.
• Proficient with spreadsheets; ability to design or improve databases.
• Ability to perform research, math computations and provide innovative recommendations on environmental issues.
• Pollution prevention mindset with drive for process standardization and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental engineering.
• Strong organizational agility to enhance cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of organization.
• Ability to travel around 30-50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop environmental performance strategies for sustainability metrics and CO2 reduction.
• Monitor pending environmental legislation and assist facilities in understanding and complying with regulations.
• Identify, track, and report on KPIs relevant to environmental aspects and impacts.
• Provide technical support and oversight of environmental information management systems.
• Interpret data to improve energy efficiency, recycling, waste disposal, water use and air pollution control.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and compose correspondence for program areas.
• Audit facilities and programs to evaluate compliance with regulations and standards.
• Broaden and promote energy conservation and pollution prevention across sites.
• Assist in strategic planning, procedure development, standardization, and program implementation.
• Perform industry benchmarking analyses on environmental programs and performance.
• Evaluate external environmental programs and make recommendations for application.
• Provide indirect supervision and guidance of environmental professionals.

Skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Environmental regulations knowledge

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental Engineering or related science

Job description

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Job Category

Legal, Compliance & Audit

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the Lead Environmental Specialist is to facilitate implementation of corporate and business-unit level environmental management programs. This individual will administer and improve systems for collection, review and examination of data or information, which may be financial or operational, and process and prepare it for use for purposes of enhancing the management decision-making capabilities of the Environmental Affairs Department, including internal and external performance reporting. This position assists in developing and executing strategy to ensure compliance as well as support energy conservation and CO2 reduction initiatives. The individual will also serve as a technical consultant and liaison to other BSAM Business Units and facilities as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Develop environmental performance and strategies for sustainability metrics and goal setting, CO2 reduction, corporate remediation, and Environmental Management program implementation.
• Monitor pending environmental legislation and assist manufacturing facilities in understanding and complying with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Identify, track, and report on key performance indicators relevant to environmental aspects and impacts to drive accountability and performance measurement.
• Technical support and oversight and improvement of environmental information management systems.
• Interpret data and provide recommendations to improve energy efficiency, recycling, waste disposal, water use and air pollution control.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and compose correspondence relative to assigned program areas.
• Audit facilities and programs in order to evaluate operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with environmental regulations and corporate standards.
• Broaden and promote energy conservation and pollution prevention programs including site assessments, benchmarking, collaboration, and communication of best practices enterprise-wide.
• Assist in strategic planning, procedure development, standardization, and program implementation.
• Perform industry benchmarking analyses with regard to environmental aspects, programs, and performance.
• Evaluate and maintain general knowledge of external environmental programs and certifications and make recommendations for application within the company.
• Provide indirect supervision and guidance of environmental professionals.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental Engineering or related science with ten years of professional experience in an engineering or scientific field implementing environmental activities to conserve natural resources; working in an environmental management system; or environmental regulatory compliance assurance.
• Computer literacy and ability to manipulate and develop spreadsheets and help design or improve databases.
• Ability to perform research work, make mathematical computations and provide comprehensive and innovative recommendations on environmental engineering issues.
• Pollution prevention mindset with drive for process standardization and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental engineering.
• Strong organizational agility to enhance cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of organization.
• Strong ability to self-direct work with broad guidance and input from management.
• Ability to travel around 30-50% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with EPA MACT “Air” regulations.
• Experience with Intelex or environmental management information systems.
• Experience conducting/participating in environmental auditing.
• Environmental Credentials (e.g., CHMM, PG, PE etc.).

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What We Offer

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• An effective and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.