Our client produces over 3 million tonnes of acid and a range of derivatives per annum from 8 manufacturing locations across the globe. This role is located at their manufacturing base in Hull and due to internal promotion are looking to hire an Environmental Specialist to join their team. Our client needs highly motivated individuals who want to be part of their growing business. 

Environmental Specialist - The opportunity 

As an Environmental Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our clients operations comply with environmental legislation, health and safety legislation and company requirements whilst actively promoting environmental good practice.  The Environmental Specialist is the subject matter expert for environmental matters at the Hull site and is part of a wider team that upholds the values of the safety, health and environmental policy. The successful incumbent will be responsible for maintaining good working relationships with the regulator and local environmental and conservation groups.

Identifying opportunities to create value and solve real world challenges as part of multi-disciplinary teams will be key to success in the role.  If you thrive on a challenge and are prepared to push yourself, then our client’s open and non-hierarchical approach to business will give you the opportunity to quickly develop your career. They value daily collaboration and teamwork, reaping the benefits of working on site/office based.  

Environmental Specialist - Key accountabilities

• Manage environmental management programme and the environmental management system.
• Subject matter expert for environmental legislation and environmental standards.
• Operational owner of the Waste Management contract.
• Support assurance processes and self-verification systems on site.
• Manage waste minimisation plan for the clients Acetyls
• Manage the greenhouse gas emissions permit under the environmental trading scheme (ETS) and coordinate the relevant information for verification.
• Responsible for the relevant area’s coordination for ISO-9001
• Responsible for ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and lead for internal environmental audits. Duty includes reporting and updating the BSI Auditor of any EA notifications.
• Responsible for developing the environmental strategy & the forward agenda for sustaining environmental performance.
• Champion environmental improvements via the Asset plan and Capex programs.
• Assist in the creation and management of the Carbon Plan for the clients Acetyls.
• Lead greenhouse gas emissions and energy management for the site. 
• Manage the site environmental permit and prepare any correspondence to the regulator or applications for variations that may be required and reporting of any permit breaches.

Environmental Specialist - About you

Our client is looking for someone with the following Education/Experience:

• A degree in environmental management / chemical engineering or similar with essential experience in the oil, gas or petrochemical business.
• Experience in an oil, gas or petrochemicals business
• Experience in environmental or operations management.
• Working knowledge of key environmental legislation.
• Experience of working with the UK Environment Agency
• Auditing experience.
• Working knowledge of basic health, safety, security and crisis and continuity management legislation.

Environmental Specialist - Technical experience:

• Environmental abatement techniques.
• Environmental risk assessment.
• Environmental and social impact assessment.
• Water and wastewater management.
• Air emission sampling and monitoring.

- Annual Business Performance related bonus (0-20%) Target is 12%

- 25 days annual leave (plus option to buy an additional 5 days)

- Pension Contribution up to 9%

- Life Assurance – 4x with no dependants 6x with dependants

- Discount with Bupa Healthcare

- Discounted Holiday Insurance, Dental Insurance and other flexible benefits

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