Environmental Representative, Asia Pacific

Summary

The primary objective of Global Environmental Affairs is to provide expert consultation in environmental compliance to Eastman's global manufacturing operations by delivering strategic and tactical support that embraces and converts the complexity of global environmental compliance into value for Eastman.  In support of this objective, the Environmental Representative has the depth and breadth of expertise to deliver strategic and tactical environmental expertise to Eastman’s manufacturing sites.  Additionally, the Environmental Representative will periodically provide expert environmental support and leadership to corporate ESG, Sustainability, and Circular Economy initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Primary technical expertise focused on environmental compliance to manufacturing sites in Asia Pacific region (China, Malaysia, and South Korea).
• Champion environmental compliance efforts including identification of permit needs, potentially applying for, and obtaining required permits, identifying permit modifications supportive of operations, and implementation of policies and management systems to ensure compliance with permit and other regulatory requirements.
• Support the initiatives of the GHSE organization by serving as a global resource and mentor for practices, programs, and analysis/resolution of issues in environmental compliance, data collection, and reporting which may include complex analysis or solutions.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of current, proposed and promulgated environmental regulations for Asia Pacific sites to determine the impact on current and future activities.
• Develop and maintain corporate environmental policies and procedures. Ensure consistent interpretation and implementation of environmental requirements across sites as appropriate.
• Lead major local and multi-site environmental topic team(s) with complex risk.
• Work with external and internal clients to develop cost-effective compliance strategies for new regulations growth projects, emission reduction projects, capital projects, improvement projects, and operational changes.
• Assist the AP region with HSE assessments of 3rd party facilities (examples include tollers, warehouses, and waste disposal facilities).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental or a related science/technical field with manufacturing experience preferred.
• Exceptional leadership/teamwork skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a matrixed environment.
• Proven environmental expertise with 5+ years of environmental regulatory compliance experience including addressing regulatory/compliance issues at a manufacturing site(s), either within direct manufacturing line of management or in a related service organization; working experience in chemical industrial and/or multinational corporation is preferred.
• Rich knowledge on China environmental regulations along with recognized and generally accepted international standards.  Experience with applicable national and local regulatory processes and current environmental practices preferred.
• Self-starter, effective communicator (both verbal and written), and networker with the ability to interact effectively with operations, permitting agencies, regulators, and compliance officers
• Good command of English and Mandarin both in written and oral is required.
• No professional certifications or licensing required. 
• Shanghai office-based position with approximately 5-10 percent travel (primarily in country with potential international)