Job Description

Job Description

Tenneco is one of the world's largest pure-play powertrain companies serving OE markets worldwide with engineered solutions addressing fuel economy, power output, and criteria pollution requirements for gasoline, diesel and electrified powertrains.

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable EPA, DOT, and OSHA regulations and standards, and administering EH&S programs to protect worker safety and the environment. Maintains compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local environmental regulations concerning solid and hazardous waste, hazardous materials, and air and wastewater compliance.

The team is ready to act immediately on those candidates who are the best fit for the role. You'll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through processes quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication throughout.

Required Skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Completes all EPA and DOT forms and reports as applicable, (e.g. Form R, Tier II, etc.). Submits required reports on a timely basis. Applies for and obtains required environmental permits.
* Maintains current emergency response plans, and all recordkeeping required by regulations.
* Plays a lead role on capital/expense projects relating to environmental controls.
* Develops action plans for environmental concerns that could have substantial environmental impact.
* Reviews permits annually to ascertain compliance status.
* Negotiates and renews permits as necessary.
* Coordinates hazardous waste storage and disposal in accordance with EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations.
* Writes/maintains required environmental programs, including a waste minimization program.
* Schedules OSHA mandated and non-mandated indoor air monitoring.
* Maintains the Hazard Communication Program, including the SDS files.
* Maintains contacts with Federal, State and local regulatory agencies.
* Updates technical knowledge and skills through trade shows and off-site training classes.
* Obtains applicable Federal environmental information through the Corporate Environmental Manager and Federal Register, and State specific information through the Virginia Register or other regulatory update subscription.
* Maintains an emergency response team, and any employees as required by EPA, OSHA and DOT.
* Management of hazardous waste operations
* Maintains 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency.
* Performs facility environmental inspections as required.
* Conducts periodic reviews of records, and manages risk assessments for identification of hazards, unsafe conditions, and practices as prepared by risk assessment team(s).

Required Experience

EDUCATION:

* B.S. Chemistry, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Biological Science, or equivalent preferred.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

* Minimum of two years of Environment / Safety / Regulatory experience.
* Must possess, or be able to immediately obtain, training / certifications as required for Hazardous Waste.
* Basic knowledge of first aid.
* Basic chemical laboratory skills.