Environmental Specialist Job

Primary location: Macon, Georgia 
Relocation offered: Yes 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: <10% 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$75,000 to $100,000” per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

​What does it mean to work at Armstrong? 

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

 By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 
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Reporting to the EHS Manager, the EHS Specialist will be responsible for leading environmental compliance and driving key sustainability initiatives in the manufacturing setting.  As a direct report to the EHS Manager, this team member also plays a key role in contributing to Safety compliance and risk reduction.  Additionally, the EHS Specialist must adhere to our guiding principles of integrity, commitment, and excellence.

 

What’s in it for you!

• Be a trusted partner to the business
• Networking and Relationship Building
• Ability to be innovative and strategic
• Manage Safety projects and initiatives
• Dedicated training and development to help you grow in your role and beyond
• Collaboration and an open friendly team environment.

 

What you’ll be doing

• Serve as primary point of contact and SME for environmental concerns; provide immediate guidance for a 24/7 manufacturing operation
• Prepare and submit regulatory filings required by local, state, and federal agencies including EPA and GA EPD
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with Corporate EHS staff, contract consultants, and regulatory agencies
• Ensure site maintains environmental compliance (Air, Water, Waste) including management of Title V Air, NPDES Storm Water, RCRA Waste Generation, NESHAP, and NSPS
• Establish sustainable processes in conjunction with Operations
• Complete internal reporting requirements in a timely manner
• Manage the Wastewater Treatment function
• Support the EHS Team with 20% Safety support function; serve as back-up for EHS Manager
• Attend daily site meetings to present Environmental data and request resources as needed
• Establish and maintain regulatory files in accordance with corporate guidelines
• Produce effective routine plant communication and training
• Identify and execute Environmental and Sustainability improvement opportunities

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises a team of four direct reports

 

What will make you successful

• B.S. in Environmental (or related) field
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of and experience with compliance as detailed above
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse Manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to meet Key Performance Indicators and other Performance Objectives
• Solid document management and recordkeeping approach with ability to leverage technology to support process improvements, accuracy, and efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to work with production operations in support of compliance and improvement
• Successful leadership of a small team
• Proficient computer skills to support compliance reports and plant communication (Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, QCS, AutoCad, regulatory sites)
• Substantial experience in managing Consultants in support of compliance

What will make you stand out

• Previous experience working with a unionized work force
• Previous experience with Workers Compensation

 

 

 

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.