Regulatory Affairs Waste SME
Job Requisition ID:
54280
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visitwww.eastman.com.
Responsibilities
The Regulatory Affairs Waste SME is responsible for overseeing compliance with the RCRA regulations across TXO. The Waste SME must maintain a comprehensive understanding of the State and Federal RCRA regulations and ensure the site's RCRA permit is thorough and accurate.
Waste SME Responsibilities Include: * Oversee compliance with the site's RCRA permit by conducting inspections and providing training.
* Ensure proper Waste Characterization for all wastes generated and managed on site.
* Maintain DOT training as it relates to hazardous waste manifesting and oversee waste manifest procedures.
* Perform third party disposal site business assessments to evaluate risk.
* Evaluate proposed regulatory changes and prepare site for changes as they occur.
* Evaluate new construction projects and changes to RCRA facilities for permitting implications.
* Compilation and submittal of permit renewals and modifications.
* Coordinate environmental activities including waste management, environmental reporting, audits, assessments, investigations, inspections by outside agencies, and performance tests.
* Maintain and manage the effectiveness of environmental procedures and policies. Ensure proper training.
* Serve as a resource for practices, programs, and analysis/resolution of issues in environmental compliance, data collection, and reporting which may include complex analysis or solutions.
* Maintain effective relationships and represent the site to community officials, regulatory agencies and industrial committees.
* Leads environmental team(s) and provides input into the development and implementation of key environmental processes to meet broader Global HSES/Site goals with site/region impact.
* Develop and submit routine reports to local and corporate management regarding activities and statistics related to environmental metrics.
* Assist with budgets/expenditures related to environmental management.
* Collaborate with other environmental resources throughout the company to benchmark and identify best practices. Qualifications
* Bachelor of Science degree in geology, civil, chemical or environmental engineering or equivalent technical degree
* Five years exempt level experience in environmental assignment (manufacturing setting is preferred)
* Demonstrated knowledge in environmental regulations
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
* Proven ability to timely implement and execute established plans and procedures
* Basic computer aptitude (database use, spreadsheets, word processing, presentation preparation)
* Ability to think critically and "outside the box" to identify creative solutions
* Strong communication and negotiation skills to interact and influence all levels within the company
* Ability to simplify complex material or situations
* Flexible to adapt to changing priorities quickly and effectively
* Good organization skills and ability to find practical solutions to environmental issues
* Good negotiating skills
* Strong leadership skills Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law. Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
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Eastman Chemical Company
Apr 11, 2025