Arconic is currently in search of an Environmental Specialist to join our EHS Team in Kitts Green, Birmingham.
At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities, and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.
Key Objectives
- Conduct environmental monitoring and reporting on schedules defined by environmental permits, UK guidance, and Arconic Corporate standards.
- Maintain and monitor existing environmental program controls.
- Keep abreast of UK legislation and assess and act upon changes that impact upon the organisation.
- Corporate protocols are complied with and ensure that practices and procedures in place produce the desired results.
- Management of site waste contract.
- Management of operational budget of approx. 500K pa.
What youll do
- Oversee and coordinating environmental aspects of the site operations to ensure ongoing compliance with legal and other requirements.
- Conduct and organizing reporting, monitoring, data collection, and other activities as required by UK legislation, Arconic Corporate, and local leadership.
- Coordinate and supporting efforts relating to Arconic’s ‘REAL 2030’ ESG targets, certification to the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) and related programs and improvements.
- Lead and support environmental improvements across range of issues in all areas of facility.
- Develop strategies, practices and procedures that reduce environmental risk, add layers of protection, and improve performance in relevant aspects Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance at Arconic Manufacturing (GB) Ltd., and be integral in their implementation.
- Monitor and maintenance of existing controls to ensure their sustainable and effective application.
- Report of Environmental and ESG performance to internal and external stakeholders
Basic Qualifications
- Degree level education in environmental engineering or other relevant subject area
- Experience in environmental management, ideally within a manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of ISO14001 management systems, and UK environmental permitting
- Working knowledge of ESG principles and practices
- Working knowledge of relevant environmental guidance, regulation, and legislation
- Ability to take initiative, and meet deadlines
- Ability to work solo, and within team environments
- High degree of computer literacy
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Analytical and reporting skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree level education in environmental engineering or other relevant subject area
- Professional qualifications within a relevant professional / trade organisation
- Experience of working across all levels of a manufacturing business or similar large organization
- Track record of influencing, and leading without authority
- Experience in proactive improvement project identification
- Experience in influencing management decision-making and strategy
Whats in it for you
- Work for an improvement-focused business with high standards for environmental compliance and performance, and a strong ESG program
- Be a part of a well-established EHS team that is core to most activities on site as we support the other departments
- Opportunity to implement projects and ideas for team or site-wide improvement
- Pension scheme with Aviva
- Medicash fully funded up to family level
- Access to our onsite Gym Facilities & Occupational Health Team, including GP, lifestyle coach, physio, chiropody, and psychotherapy by appointment
- Employee Assistance by Health Assured offering an array of wellbeing support
Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction spanets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.
We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.
At Arconic, we:
Act With Integrity.
We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.
Safeguard our Future.
We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
Grow Stronger Together.
We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
Earn Customer Loyalty.
We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
Drive Operational Excellence.
We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
Create Value.
We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.