We are looking for Environmental Specialists looking to join the metal and waste industry. As part of a dynamic team, you will advise, coach, mentor and upskill site supervision and leadership to instil a culture of environmental stewardship that facilitates compliance with internal and external environmental regulatory and leadership.
As part of our core values, Unimetals offers an inclusive and dynamic environment and we welcome people from a variety of different backgrounds.
This role will involve travelling to various sites across the UK so a driving license is essential.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Drive implementation and application of environmental strategic initiatives. Implement, monitor and adjust company wide environmental key performance indicators and provide site level management guidance and direction to meet improvement milestones to reach environmental strategic goals and objectives
* Oversee the implementation of site level environmental operating procedures.
* Systematically monitor management of environmental permits and compliance activities (e.g. air quality, water quality, etc.) to ensure that all anticipated environmental related activities are in compliance.
* Provide guidance for the creation of new or revised environmental permits.
* Provide guidance and support to the EHS team, to track, manage and report compliance activities and results.
* Support external/internal environmental audits / appraisals of facilities and interface with key external audit entities on compliance activities.
* Systematically manage the data collection, operation, maintenance, and compliance of environmental systems.
* Support business projects and activities to ensure efforts are managed with best practices to achieve optimum outcomes.
* Monitor the generation and completion of environmental reports as required.
* Support the EHS Team with the investigation of significant environmental non-conformances or incidents, and the identiifcaton and communication of corrective actions.
* Oversee testing and monitoring of environmental emissions.
* Engage with stakeholders within the community to address proactive environmental initatives and/or concerns raised with business activities.
* Affiliate with environmental associations to keep informed of environmental technologies and innovations for potential company application. Liase with governmental stakeholders to drive environmental activities within local regulations.
* Demonstrate personal responsibility for all Environment, Safety and Health, Environment, (EHS) policies, procedures, and initiatives.
About You (Key Skills/Competencies)
* Studying or has a degree in earth sciences (or below) or related field experience; ecology; energy; environmental engineering; environmental health; environmental sciences or management; engineering - with a sustainability focus, preferred.
* Min. of 1-3 years’ experience in environmental management, having site, regional and global experience for environmental compliance requirements, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
* Experience implementing workplace environmental regulations and standards and working with authorities involved in workplace EHS oversight, preferred.
* Experience in metal or electronics recycling, or related industry, preferred
* Environmental 14001 ISO standard management experience preferred
* Strong understanding of regulations affecting metal recycling industry
* Advanced computer database and Microsoft Office software skills
* Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills
* Ability to work effectively with broad range of individuals at multiple levels
* Ability to manage change and adapt to ensure continual success
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational, analytical, and time-management skills