Company Overview

Firestone Polymers, LLC is headquartered in Akron, Ohio and manufactures polymers and synthetic rubber in our world-class ISO 9001:2000/14001 registered plants located in Lake Charles, Louisiana and Orange, Texas. Firestone has a unique anionic polymerization technology allows production of high purity, high molecular weight polybutadiene and a wide range of block, random, and vinyl modified styrene-butadiene copolymers. These products are sold around the world for use in tires, impact modification of plastics and hot melt adhesives. Firestone Polymers, LLC is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the largest tire and rubber company in the world.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist like you to join our Lake Charles, LA team.

As the Senior Environmental Specialist you will be responsible for ensuring environmental compliance with state and federal regulations and providing environmental support to Operations and Maintenance Teammates.

Responsibilities

Gathers and compiles data for required records and reports, assists in the preparation of semi-annual reports (MACT, NSPS and Title V)

Prepare waste manifests, conduct sampling for waste characterizations, profiling and registering waste streams.

Coordinate waste transportation, disposal and containers.

Prepare Annual Waste Summary and SARA Tier II report.

Coordinate cleaning, storage and disposal of equipment to ensure environmental compliance.

Coordinate and supervise the wastewater activities, sampling and monthly discharge monitoring reports.

Provide guidance to Utilities on Wastewater Operations.

Review management of change programs (MOC) for environmental compliance and provide guidance on all environmental issues.

Participate in process hazard analysis (PHA) as required.

Review, update procedures as required

Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and seminar for legal and environmental issues.

Review environmental legal and regulatory updates and initiate EMS revisions or corrective actions as needed.

Determine and maintain current environmental regulatory applicability in all media.

Advises management, supervisors and employees in release and spill events.

Respond to spills, releases and emergency or after-hours issues.

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, relevant sciences, or specific environmental discipline; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience

Excellent written and oral communication skills and problem-solving ability.

Working knowledge of air, waste and water Environmental compliance programs associated with the chemical manufacturing industry is a plus, but entry-level experience will be considered.

We are creating a workplace that fosters a culture of acceptance where you are free to be your true self because what we need is who you are. If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.