Environmental & Sustainability Program Specialist - Vallourec

Fundamental Mission:

We are seeking to hire a dynamic team player as an Environmental & Sustainability Program Specialist to join our team of experienced professionals in a manufacturing environment. 

This position is responsible for managing and maintaining our Environmental systems to promote a proactive environmental culture while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The Environmental & Sustainability Program Specialist will drive continuous improvement efforts with the goal of achieving world-class environmental performance, to include developing, maintaining and implementation of the environmental programs for all VAM USA, VTA and Vallourec NA entities. 

Incumbent will work as a team to provide oversight of site environmental compliance activities and programs, lead environmental initiatives, and inform management of critical environmental issues as necessary.  Interface with site Safety personnel, operations personnel, other departments, and company presidents on a consistent basis.  Oversee environmental internal reporting of key environmental indicators and external compliance reporting for all VAM USA, VTA and Vallourec NA locations ensuring timely and accurate submittals.  Participate in continuous improvement teams and working groups, as required.  This position will report directly to the EHS Director of North America.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 

• Be fully knowledgeable of all VAM Manufacturing Operating Procedures, to include safety policies.
• Conduct assessments and audits to improve the environmental culture.
• Develop new policies and procedures as required.
• Develop training material and programs and conduct employee/supervisor training, to include new hire orientation.
• Coaching both in personal and virtually.
• Build relationships through effective communication and responsiveness.
• Support Company initiatives.
• Be familiar with all site locations, processing operations and facility layout
• Be familiar with OSHA regulations and interpret their application to each location
• Able to perform latest techniques in first aid and CPR.
• Perform field inspection activities for regulatory compliance
• Understand and maintain Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) program
• Administer Accident Reporting System and complete appropriate logs.
• Participate in the Audit Systems utilizing results to apply to statistical data. Perform statistical techniques to safety reporting data. Analyze statistical data and develop measures for prevention of accidents and injuries.
• Be familiar with TCEQ and EPA regulations
• Manage environmental issues related to topics including stormwater, air, waste, wastewater, emergency plans, energy management, etc.
• Manage environmental initiatives as required to support company objectives
• Report environmental indicators to internal and external parties, as required
• Provide technical support in troubleshooting high level environmental issues
• Write technical and management systems reports and documents
• Bring together staff of different disciplines and lead a group to plan, formulate and agree to managing key environmental issues
• Establish and maintain environmental controls and documentation procedures
• Lead internal compliance audits and program evaluations
• Must be able to travel
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

• Adherence to Vallourec’s Core Values and culture of Safety, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

 Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Sound Judgment
• Change Management
• Service Orientation
• Organizational Awareness
• Teamwork and Collaboration                   

Skills, Knowledge & Ability:

• Environmental regulatory knowledge
• ISO 14001 and 45001 knowledge
• Outstanding communication skills
• Highly organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects
• Capable of working independently in a self-directed environment
• Demonstrates organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates an attention to detail and delivery of quality materials.
• Ability to organize, facilitate, and manage meetings and tasks.
• Experience with writing clear and concise reports
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Outstanding customer service skills

Education, Training & Certifications

• 3 Years’ experience working in Environmental
• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering, or related field is required
• Experience training team members
• Related safety and environmental certifications preferred
• Knowledge of environmental regulations
• 3 years’ Lock out / Tag out
• Experience with ISO 14001 and 45001, Integrated Management Systems, associated documentation, and audits
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in environmental compliance/management position
• Experience working within steel industry preferred
• Ability to read, write and speak well in English
• Ability to understand and execute instructions well
• Must be familiar with statistical and quality related software programs
• Must be able to pass applicable testing as required
• Must be available for periodic in-town and long-distance travel

Travel Requirements:

• 20% local and domestic travel is required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.