Senior Environmental Specialist and Auditor

Company Overview

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.��

Serving over 13,000 customers, Vibrantz?s technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. Our key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology enable product benefits we all know and value, like more durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints.��

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has 65 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 5,000 individuals. We are building a strong, shared culture that is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages not only employees? heads and hands and - uniquely - their hearts.��

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.��

For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com.��

Job Function:

Reporting into the Associate General Counsel, the Senior Environmental Specialist & Auditor will be based out Houston, TX and will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of environmental compliance tasks for regulated facilities by coordinating and supporting all permitting, sampling, reporting and recordkeeping functions for the operations.

Responsibilities

• �Water programs: stormwater, groundwater, wastewater permitting, SPCC plans, no exposure certifications, POTW relations; Review Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans on annual basis for compliance with federal and state regulations. Coordinate the sampling of storm water and/or its contracting from an outside source.
• Air programs: air permitting compliance programs.
• Waste programs: work with operations on special waste issues, non-conforming waste issues and any required reporting; working with commercial team as needed on matters related to local waste issues.
• Auditing of facilities against regulations, permit conditions and policies including coordination of any follow up corrective action planning with operations.
• Permitting project management: coordination of efforts between operations, third party consultants/engineers and regulatory agencies for new permits, renewals of permits, and any required modifications as required by regulations and permit conditions; permitting may include and require attendance of regulatory meetings, public hearings and community engagement; work through closure/post closure activities as needed with operations, legal, risk management and third-party consultants.
• Noncompliance events: management of any notices of violation, follow up reporting, communication to leadership; mitigate ongoing risk; manage follow up corrective action planning.
• Maintain all required records through the EHS & Compliance tracking system and provide regular monthly, quarterly, and annual status reporting data to corporate as requested.
• Regulatory Policy Updates: subject matter expert for region related to environmental and permitting. Working with third party consultants, associations and government agencies maintain up to date information on regulatory, guidance or policy changes which may impact operations and communicate to Company. May require attendance of meetings, writing of position statements or submission of comments to regulatory changes. Provide technical support and expertise in such discussions.
• Corp EHS Interactions: Identify compliance risks and strategically utilize internal controls necessary to ensure operational, legal, and EHS & Compliance risks are effectively managed and minimized; report any and all issues to leadership.
• Continuous Improvement: provide technical review on projects, provide recommendations on improvements to safety, design, construction, quality, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility.
• Training and Support: provide technical information and training to operations; provide relief support for key roles as needed, complete special projects/assignments as required by leadership; provide expertise on key projects and committees as needed.
• Communicate with Operations on overall KPI?s through SEMS.
• Provide feedback and support to other departments within EHS&C and other support functions, to assist in improvement of compliance program development, best management practices, standard work instructions, and overall improvement to company policies and programs.
• Support new acquisition integration as it relates to permit environmental functions.

Required Experience

• BS degree in environment, environmental sciences, or relevant experience.
• 7 + years of progressive field experience in environmental management and permitting.
• Expertise and extensive knowledge of EPA or applicable state regulations including but not limited to: RCRA, CERCLA, NPDES, TITLE V EPA CAA, NSPS, TSCA.
• Deadline driven with excellent organizational skills.
• Advanced computer skills with proficiency and working knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. And ability to work with third party environmental management software systems and SEMS.
• Capability to handle multiple tasks and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Candidates must be comfortable with a fast paced, opportunity filled work environment.
• Maintain work by effectively using problem solving skills independently.
• Ability to develop processes and procedures as well as initiate tasks related to job Requirements.
• A quick learner with solid work habits who works well under pressure with constant re-prioritization of duties.
• Maintains the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality regarding company information.
• Must have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication as well as presentation skills with the ability to communicate to all levels within the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, establish priorities, and accomplish goals and objectives.
• Travel is required.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, and 401K.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.�

Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (?Vibrantz?) is an�equal�opportunity�employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair�employment�practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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It is the policy of Vibrantz to promote equal opportunity and access in all matters affecting employment with the Company. Vibrantz is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law. This policy shall be applied to each facility of the Company.