Environmental Lead

With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem’s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.

Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, as well as an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, which focuses on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and chemical catalysis. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa.

Department: HES

Location: Neal, WV

Travel Involved: 0-5%

Job Type: Full Time, On Site 

The Environmental Leader provides site support through guidance in the Environmental discipline.

• Oversee Environmental programs at the Neal Facility
• Develop and plan policies and procedures for air, water, and waste systems in accordance with organizational and government rules and regulations.
• Audit air, water, and land systems for environmental compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Create and/or oversee reports such as air permit semiannual and annual deviation/compliance reports, Emissions Inventory, Toxic Release Inventory, NSPS VV/DDD, NPDES monthly DMRs, annual water use survey, Tier II report, and biennial RCRA report.
• Interface with regulatory agencies during inspections, events, and/or information requests.
• Schedule NPDES weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual sampling as required by permit.
• Coordinate all performance testing as required by the agency and provide additional follow-up documentation as required.
• Plant support on issues related to flares, wastewater, sewage treatment, and waste management.
• Lead and/or participate in the investigation of environmental incidents and implement system improvements to reduce the potential for future events.
• Lead environmental improvement and waste reduction projects to help meet company sustainability goals.
• Overseeing consultants (LDAR, etc.) as necessary.
• Acts as the plant resource for related Environmental information on procedures, guidelines, and standards.
• Maintain Plant Environmental MRRA (Monitoring, Recordkeeping, Reporting, and Accountability) procedure for each unit ( Poly, Utilities and F&S)
• Assists in the development of Environmental procedures and reviews.
• Acts as site contact for Environmental issues.
• Review and approve MOC documents relative to Environmental compliance.
• Maintains Environmental records. Modifies and implements compliance tracking programs and recordkeeping systems.
• Conducts Environmental training (face to face and computer based), and coaches team members on Environmental related tasks and activities.
• Assists in developing, tracking, and achieving the plant's Environmental goals.
• Ensures Environmental compliance tasks are completed.
• Continuously seeks out ways to improve Environmental cultural awareness.

• 5–10 years of experience, preferably in a chemical manufacturing facility.
• Good leadership and communication skills, excellent MS Office computer, organization and time management skills, and an ability to interact and negotiate with representatives of regulatory agencies as well as members at all levels within the organization.
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying EPA regulations and working with regulatory agencies.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
• Strong initiative and drive to succeed.

• 3 years of leadership experience in an HES department.
• Certification or licensure in the HES field.

What we offer

At Braskem, we offer more than just a competitive pay package. Our total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits you need for every stage of your life. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Teladoc
• A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
• Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members

Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future. Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees according to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.