Regulatory Affairs Waste SME

Regulatory Affairs Waste SME

Job Requisition ID: 54280

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with the site\’s RCRA permit by conducting inspections and providing training.
• Ensure proper waste characterization for all wastes generated and managed on site.
• Maintain DOT training related to hazardous waste manifesting and oversee waste manifest procedures.
• Perform third-party disposal site business assessments to evaluate risk.
• Evaluate proposed regulatory changes and prepare the site for changes as they occur.
• Evaluate new construction projects and changes to RCRA facilities for permitting implications.
• Compile and submit permit renewals and modifications.
• Coordinate environmental activities including waste management, environmental reporting, audits, assessments, investigations, inspections by outside agencies, and performance tests.
• Maintain and manage the effectiveness of environmental procedures and policies, ensuring proper training.
• Serve as a resource for practices, programs, and analysis/resolution of issues in environmental compliance, data collection, and reporting, which may include complex analysis or solutions.
• Maintain effective relationships and represent the site to community officials, regulatory agencies, and industrial committees.
• Lead environmental teams and contribute to the development and implementation of key environmental processes to meet broader global and site-specific goals.
• Develop and submit routine reports to local and corporate management regarding environmental activities and metrics.
• Assist with budgets and expenditures related to environmental management.
• Collaborate with other environmental resources across the company to benchmark and identify best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in geology, civil, chemical, or environmental engineering, or an equivalent technical degree.
• Minimum of five years of exempt-level experience in environmental assignments, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to implement and execute plans and procedures in a timely manner.
• Basic computer skills, including database use, spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation preparation.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to develop creative solutions.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Ability to simplify complex information or situations.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities quickly and effectively.
• Good organizational skills and practical problem-solving abilities related to environmental issues.
• Leadership skills and the ability to lead environmental teams.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected class as defined by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

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