Environmental Representative
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Responsibilities
This individual will become an expert technical resource for Clean Air Act issues at Tennessee Operations. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Support 5-7 Title V Air permits
• Ability to understand chemical manufacturing unit operations and evaluate emissions calculations.
• Review capital projects to determine the regulatory impacts and permitting needs.
• Complete assessments of environmental incidents and deviations
• Prepare draft and final permits, letters, orders, memos, and presentations.
• Prepare and submit semi-annual reports and respond to regulatory agency follow-up.
• Lead internal environmental audits to ensure inspection readiness.
• Determine regulatory applicability and assist with environmental compliance.
• Communicate with manufacturing leadership and staff, Eastman Legal Department, and State and Federal regulatory authorities
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required. Degree in Engineering strongly preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in the manufacturing setting or 3+ years of experience Title V permitting/regulatory experience.
• Ability to study and comprehend complex regulations and communicate to others with different levels of understanding is required.
• Ability to multi-task and advance multiple projects simultaneously to meet regulatory deadlines and customer needs
• Clear, effective written and oral communication. Ability to promote an idea or defend a position while maintaining good working relationship is required.
• Critical thinker and active listener with good judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate and develop compliant alternatives.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and make related appropriate decisions on a day-to-day basis.
• Initiative and the ability to work in a team setting.
• Good organizational, planning, and strategic skills.
• Computer experience and capability with standard software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP).
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
Nearest Major Market: Asheville
Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville
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