Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Specialist (10096)

Career Opportunities: Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Specialist (10096)

Requisition ID 10096 - Posted - Corporate Operations - 0%-25%

Job Purpose

Support department and plant environmental regulatory compliance (CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA, SWPPP,SPCC) and sustainability performance (energy/water/waste resource reduction and efficiency) programs through data analysis, program development and execution, facilitation and promotion, in alignment with regulatory requirements, plant business plan, and company direction to ensure environmental compliance and to achieve environmental targets.

Key Accountabilities

  • Lead dept & support plant environmental communication and collaboration for awareness of status, benchmarking, critical issue escalation, initiation of necessary action items and promotion/ diffusion of environmental programs.
  • Develop and implement dept & plant processes to comply with environmental regulations/Honda standards. Support implementation of plant standards.
  • Develop, manage, and implement department Environmental business plan themes and projects, support plant Environmental Business Plan Themes and projects, track, and report department performance metrics by applying PDCA to reduce risk and improve environmental characteristics.
  • Develop energy, water and waste targets, analyze data and trends for gaps, report on results, implement countermeasures to mitigate gaps. Identify and implement improvement ideas and projects to reduce Honda’s environmental impact.
  • Draft and implement department & plant environmental procedures and methods to meet government regulations and company standards as well as other environmental obligations.
  • Act as liaison between dept and plant environmental team for dept projects and change points to ensure environmental policy and direction is implemented and achieved.
  • Create and perform environmental training content and assign/track department & plant training requirements to improve associate competence.
  • Support the development and deployment of data management systems to efficiently track and manage environmental compliance/performance.
  • Coordinate assigned contractor SOW(s) (Scope of Work) (e.g. waste management, wastewater operations, water treatment operations, stack testing, consultants, utilities) to support environmental strategies/requirements and ensure ongoing contractor performance.
  • Perform and document environmental compliance activities (sampling, checks and inspections) per plant and department procedures related to compliance with CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA, SWPPP, SPCC regulations to fulfill recordkeeping requirements, reporting obligations and company objectives
  • Conduct performance inspections(energy, water, waste and data) to identify gaps and opportunities for improvements in the environmental program, ; support ISO 14001 audits, compliance audits and support external audits (government agencies, third party ISO Auditors and RO-Regional Operations Auditors) of the department to ensure Honda's Environmental program is accurately represented.
  • Coordinate and implement timely department countermeasures addressing environmental audit & compliance gaps to ensure effectiveness of environmental program.
  • Develop capability of self, colleagues, and team through training, mentoring, and sharing of experiences in area of technical expertise and understanding for succession planning and team growth.
  • Implement innovative solutions to drive improvements and be recognized as a leader in environmental sustainability.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or science-related degree or equivalent related experience

Minimum Experience 0-4 years of environmental experience

Other Job-Specific Skills ·

Experience using Microsoft Office products. · Effective communication and presentation skills. · Ability to manage and lead projects · Ability to work well in a collaborative environment. · Effective planning and prioritization skills. · Reliable and flexible. · Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills. · Ability to work effectively with contractors and production associates. · General knowledge of environmental compliance requirements · Some understanding of business plan, budgeting and cost reporting · Ability to support root cause analysis and implement countermeasures

Working Conditions

Ability to work overtime (~0-4 hrs/week)

Ability to work in an office and plant environment.

Willingness to work appropriate weekends/shutdowns to manage projects and cover environmental needs.

Minimal travel requirements (possible 1 trip/year)

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Job Purpose

Support department and plant environmental regulatory compliance (CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA, SWPPP,SPCC) and sustainability performance (energy/water/waste resource reduction and efficiency) programs through data analysis, program development and execution, facilitation and promotion, in alignment with regulatory requirements, plant business plan, and company direction to ensure environmental compliance and to achieve environmental targets.

Key Accountabilities

  • Lead dept & support plant environmental communication and collaboration for awareness of status, benchmarking, critical issue escalation, initiation of necessary action items and promotion/ diffusion of environmental programs.
  • Develop and implement dept & plant processes to comply with environmental regulations/Honda standards. Support implementation of plant standards.
  • Develop, manage, and implement department Environmental business plan themes and projects, support plant Environmental Business Plan Themes and projects, track, and report department performance metrics by applying PDCA to reduce risk and improve environmental characteristics.
  • Develop energy, water and waste targets, analyze data and trends for gaps, report on results, implement countermeasures to mitigate gaps. Identify and implement improvement ideas and projects to reduce Honda’s environmental impact.
  • Draft and implement department & plant environmental procedures and methods to meet government regulations and company standards as well as other environmental obligations.
  • Act as liaison between dept and plant environmental team for dept projects and change points to ensure environmental policy and direction is implemented and achieved.
  • Create and perform environmental training content and assign/track department & plant training requirements to improve associate competence.
  • Support the development and deployment of data management systems to efficiently track and manage environmental compliance/performance.
  • Coordinate assigned contractor SOW(s) (Scope of Work) (e.g. waste management, wastewater operations, water treatment operations, stack testing, consultants, utilities) to support environmental strategies/requirements and ensure ongoing contractor performance.
  • Perform and document environmental compliance activities (sampling, checks and inspections) per plant and department procedures related to compliance with CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA, SWPPP, SPCC regulations to fulfill recordkeeping requirements, reporting obligations and company objectives
  • Conduct performance inspections(energy, water, waste and data) to identify gaps and opportunities for improvements in the environmental program, ; support ISO 14001 audits, compliance audits and support external audits (government agencies, third party ISO Auditors and RO-Regional Operations Auditors) of the department to ensure Honda's Environmental program is accurately represented.
  • Coordinate and implement timely department countermeasures addressing environmental audit & compliance gaps to ensure effectiveness of environmental program.
  • Develop capability of self, colleagues, and team through training, mentoring, and sharing of experiences in area of technical expertise and understanding for succession planning and team growth.
  • Implement innovative solutions to drive improvements and be recognized as a leader in environmental sustainability.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or science-related degree or equivalent related experience

Minimum Experience 0-4 years of environmental experience

Other Job-Specific Skills ·

Experience using Microsoft Office products. · Effective communication and presentation skills. · Ability to manage and lead projects · Ability to work well in a collaborative environment. · Effective planning and prioritization skills. · Reliable and flexible. · Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills. · Ability to work effectively with contractors and production associates. · General knowledge of environmental compliance requirements · Some understanding of business plan, budgeting and cost reporting · Ability to support root cause analysis and implement countermeasures

Working Conditions

Ability to work overtime (~0-4 hrs/week)

Ability to work in an office and plant environment.

Willingness to work appropriate weekends/shutdowns to manage projects and cover environmental needs.

Minimal travel requirements (possible 1 trip/year)

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