I. POSITION OBJECTIVE
This position is responsible for being aware, providing guidance, and maintaining compliance with existing, new, and modified State, Federal, and corporate regulations, policies, and procedures at Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas. Performs routine engineering tasks using standard procedures including regular inspections of the facility. The Environmental Specialist will also provide reporting services as needed.
II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Environmental Compliance
Facilitate implementation of Environmental programs that provide methods of compliance for the operating units individually and the facility as a whole including compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company safety, health, and security programs/ practices in line with corporate and site goals/objectives.
Leadership and Development
Coach and lead individual team members and groups for continued development of Environmental Competency throughout the organization.
Execute assigned responsibilities, activities, and tasks in a manner protective of the environment so as to prevent/minimize environmental releases/emissions/issues, in line with corporate and site goals/objectives and regulatory requirements.
Initiate Action and Function as the Critical Liaison
Determine maintenance, operations, and other support needs through interaction and provide regulatory interpretation/support to meet corporate objectives/goals. Facilitate regulatory compliance through implementation of training, policies/procedures, environmental evaluation of compliance as applicable, and provide execution/assistance for special projects as needed.
III. QUALIFICATIONS
A. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA (Minimal Technical Requirements)
1. Previous Related Experience Required
0 – 3 years of applicable experience.
2. Technical Skills Required To Perform This Job
Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire.
3. Education
B. S. Degree in one of the environmental sciences, earth sciences, or an engineering discipline. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
4. Other Certification/Training Required To Gain Function-Related Technical Knowledge
1. Personal computer and applicable software
2. Basic office equipment
3. Motor vehicles
5. Other Requirements
Must be able to:
• Meet all safety requirements
• Must have regular, reliable attendance as well as the ability to work outside the regular schedule as required including frequent overtime for time sensitive projects
• Demonstrate exceptional teamwork and customer service; behave professionally; treat others with respect and dignity
• Must have good oral and written communication skills
• Handle and manage the stress associated with the position, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Travel to off-site locations or other business functions as needed [requirement to travel means having a valid driver’s license and being prepared to drive a motor vehicle and to fly with overnight stays required].
• Must implement/educate/train and adhere to all company policies and procedures including but not limited to, ISO, personnel, quality, environmental, health, safety, regulatory and company requirements.
• Must be able to collaborate by integrating and utilizing cross-functional Internal Contacts and External Contact resources to impact Department goals and results optimally
Physical Abilities Required
A. Climbing, ascending or descending ladder, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
B. Balancing, maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
C. Stooping, bending body downward and forward by bending spine and waist.
D. Kneeling: bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
E. Crouching bends the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
F. Crawling, moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
G. Reaching, extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
H. Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time.
I. Walking, moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
J. Pushing, using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
K. Pulling, using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
DEGREE OF LIFTING ON A REGULAR BASIS: (circle highest weight capacity) 10 lbs. 20 lbs. 30 lbs. 40 lbs. 50 lbs. 60 lbs. 70 lbs.
L. Lifting, raising objects from a lower to higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
M. Fingering, picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather that the whole hand or arm as in handling.
N. Grasping, applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
O. Feeling, perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature of texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
P. Talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words.
Q. Hearing, perceiving the nature of sounds with no more than a 40 db loss @ 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz with or without correction, Ability to receive verbal communication and to make fine discriminations in sound such as when making adjustments on machined parts.
R. Repetitive motions, substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Visual activity required:
Keep in mind that color, depth, perception and field of vision is pertinent to requirements.
A. Machine operation, inspection, close assembly, clerical and administrative duties.
B. Machine operation and skilled trades, use of lathes, drills, presses, power tools, where seeing that a job is at or within arm’s reach.
C. Mobile equipment operations, operate cars, trucks, or vans
D. Other criteria based on accuracy and neatness of work.
E. Position requires individual to differentiate colors, depth, and perception.
Conditions subjected to this position:
A. Inside environmental conditions protected from weather conditions not necessarily room temperature conditions.
B. Outside environmental conditions, no effective protection from weather.
C. Inside and outside conditions, no effective protection from weather.
D. Subject to extreme cold, temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
E. Subject to extreme heat, temperatures above 100 degrees for periods more than one hour.
F. Subject to noise, causing reason to shout in order to be heard above the noise.
G. Subject to vibration, exposure fluctuation movements of the body.
H. Subject to hazards such as moving machinery, electrical currents, falling debris, exposure to