Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Be Part of a Bold New Chapter in Composites Industry, join ALTA Performance Materials.

ALTA Performance Materials is the global leader in a broad range of general-purpose and high-performance grades of unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins, gelcoats and low-profile additives for the plastics industry.  ALTA Performance Materials are used in several global markets: including building materials; corrosion-resistant fibre reinforced plastic; recreation; transportation; and wind energy.  The business has operations in multiple locations in the US, Europe, Brazil, India and China.

For decades, we've set the standard for excellence and reliability, elevating the performance in composites. Today, we're writing the next chapter—an independent, future-focused company driven by innovation and a passion for pushing boundaries. Our strength lies in our people: experts and innovators who bring energy and purpose to everything we do. With a portfolio of premium brands and a culture built on trust, proactivity and partnership, we’re shaping the future of composites materials. Join us and help define what’s next.

We are currently looking for an EHS Engineer to join our team in  Pittsburgh, PA . This role is a key part of our growing organization and offers the opportunity to make a real impact within a dynamic, collaborative environment. If you are passionate about delivering results, building strong partnerships, and contributing to high-performance solutions, we would love to hear from you.

ALTA has an exciting opportunity for an EHS Engineer to join our business at our Pittsburgh plant. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the EHS and Engineering function. This position will report to the EHS Manager and will manage EHS needs for our facility as well as support process optimization efforts to reduce operating costs, environmental impact and improve unit efficiency.

Job Function

The ALTA Pittsburgh site is a chemical plant situated on Neville Island, just west of downtown Pittsburgh.  The community demands a safe and environmentally sound operation, particularly given the nature of the materials at the site. Maintaining solid relationships with public safety agencies and regulatory authorities is a must. The EHS Engineer may need to meet with federal, state, and local regulatory enforcement officials to discuss local safety, environmental and other regulatory concerns.

The Pittsburgh site uses, stores, handles, and ships large quantities of hazardous materials, specific regulatory requirements exist due to the nature and location of our operations.  A rigorous and preventative approach to safety, health, and the environment is of the utmost importance.

The Pittsburgh EHS Engineer is a new role that will provide EHS support (focusing on Environmental) and engineering support to drive sustainability efforts and process optimization.   This position will lead all aspects of Environment, Health and Safety, focusing on environmental protection and compliance, environmental regulation including environmental permits with which the site must comply, industrial hygiene and worker health.  The EHS engineer will also lead efforts and work closely with the Operations team to improve operational efficiency of site processes to reduce the carbon footprint, reduce spending and optimize production.

Comprehensive Benefits Program

• Employee benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• Highly competitive 401(K) plan; 3% employer contribution and an employer match of 100% on the first 6% of employee contributions

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Guiding and maintaining a safe work environment
• Create, lead, and maintain site environmental, health and safety programs.
• Engagement of workforce: Communicate site EHS direction in ways that keep employees informed and committed to the safety culture of the organization (Culture of Prevention), mastering and execution of tasks and outstanding performance in all areas. Coaching and evaluating personnel in work areas
• Assure strict compliance with INEOS 20 Principles (Process safety and behavioral safety)
• Assure strict compliance with OSHA PSM and other applicable US Laws.
• Organize and support emergency response and action plans.
• Prepare documents submitted to regulatory agencies.
• Assure site EHS plans are maintained, current, and are consistent with corporate directives and chemical industry best practices.
• Strict Fixed cost control and leadership as related to EHS activities, variable cost understanding and control as related to EHS.
• Write and maintain procedures and work instructions related to Emergency Operations, EHS and regulatory requirements.
• Chair or Co-Chair employee safety committee meetings.
• Conduct investigation and root cause analysis of incidents.
• Site lead for EPA Title V air permit – prepare and submit mandatory annual and semi-annual reports.
• Site lead for PADEP residual waste permit (record keeping and annual reporting).
• Site lead for Asbestos permit
• Maintain compliance with water related compliance requirements (wastewater, storm water SPCC,) including any regulatory reporting to government agencies (NPDES permit).
• Maintain Hazardous Waste records including copies of waste manifests and hazardous waste generation volumes.
• Maintain inventory of emergency response supplies (spill kits).
• Support OSHA PSM Management systems / certification and audits.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, environmental compliance, sustainability and cost reductions
• Drive efforts and define/execute projects that will improve operational efficiency of site utilities and other processes, leading to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and cost of operation.
• Interface with Corporate EHS Lead to ensure best in class EHS performance.
• Some minimal Travel for training and company business may be required.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Equivalent Area
• Experience: 3+ years in refining/chemical plant EHS management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, highly motivated, goal oriented, strong team player.
• Experience creating and administrating environmental, industrial hygiene and health programs.
• Requires minimal supervision.
• Experience writing procedures and work instructions.
• Strong computer skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Applied technical and management skills, understanding of a wide variety of Federal and State regulations in safety, worker health and environmental areas.
• Strong bias to excellent EHS performance; high level of influencing skills; team builder; excellent communication skills; coach; change agent; ability to network.

ALTA Performance Materials is the global leader in a broad range of general-purpose and high-performance grades of unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins, gelcoats and low-profile additives for the plastics industry. ALTA Performance Materials are used in several global markets: including building materials; corrosion-resistant fibre reinforced plastic; recreation; transportation; and wind energy. The business has operations in multiple locations in the US, Europe, Brazil, India and China.
For decades, we've set the standard for excellence and reliability, elevating the performance in composites. Today, we're writing the next chapter—an independent, future-focused company driven by innovation and a passion for pushing boundaries. Our strength lies in our people: experts and innovators who bring energy and purpose to everything we do. With a portfolio of premium brands and a culture built on trust, proactivity and partnership, we’re shaping the future of composites materials. Join us and help define what’s next.

Company Description

ALTA Performance Materials is the global leader in a broad range of general-purpose and high-performance grades of unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins, gelcoats and low-profile additives for the plastics industry. ALTA Performance Materials are used in several global markets: including building materials; corrosion-resistant fibre reinforced plastic; recreation; transportation; and wind energy. The business has operations in multiple locations in the US, Europe, Brazil, India and China.\r\nFor decades, we've set the standard for excellence and reliability, elevating the performance in composites. Today, we're writing the next chapter—an independent, future-focused company driven by innovation and a passion for pushing boundaries. Our strength lies in our people: experts and innovators who bring energy and purpose to everything we do. With a portfolio of premium brands and a culture built on trust, proactivity and partnership, we’re shaping the future of composites materials. Join us and help define what’s next.

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