Environmental Specialist - Ste Michelle Wine Estates

CLOSING DATE: December 4, 2021

OPPORTUNITY TYPE: Job

JOB #: 18039

POSTED: November 4, 2021

Description:

Description

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is a premium wine company that is proud to call the greater Seattle area our home. We are a collection of distinctive wine estates and maker of some of the finest wines in the world. As a result, our wines are a force for gatherings and conversations to serve the well-being of our consumers, our communities and our land. This approach has resulted in our ability to offer our consumers outstanding and distinctive wines from some of the best regions in the world.

We are currently seeking candidates for an Environmental Specialist to join our team in Paterson, WA at Columbia Crest Winery

What you will do:

  • Ensure that facilities are in compliance with all federal, state and municipal environmental regulations and that all required reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner
  • Provide field presence for the environmental programs at facilities in WA/OR/CA
  • Develop and deliver all required environmental training (annual refresher training, SPCC, stormwater, and RMP training and assist with HAZWOPPER training).
  • Consult on all environmental programs for all company facilities, including: permits, annual reports, inspections and audits 
  • Conduct environmental compliance inspections and investigations; participate/host third party corporate audits
  • Facilitate company-wide recycling program
  • Promote and support environmental compliance awareness for supervisors and employees
  • Work as a liaison between regulatory agencies and facility management
  • Manage company sustainability program including tracking monthly data, reporting the data, and provide data and review corporate responsibility reports
  • Consult on capital projects pertaining to environmental and sustainability management and compliance
Skills/Eligibility:

What you will bring:

  • Minimum of 5+ years Environmental management experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science/Geology/Chemistry/Biology or related field; Master of Science preferred
  • Understand regulations pertaining to Air/Water/Wastewater/Hazardous Waste/Drinking Water/DOT
  • Experience working with regulatory agencies on permit development and report submittal
  • Ability to conduct thorough and accurate environmental incident investigations and associated regulatory reporting
  • Strong communication/presentation skills and the ability to effectively train others
  • Knowledge of federal/state/local environmental regulations and reporting requirements
  • Ability to provide diplomatic customer service while also maintaining an unwavering approach to the enforcement of all environmental regulations
  • Experience with RMP, Tier II, Dangerous Waste, Air Emission, Wastewater reporting

Who you are:

  • You are curious and continuously learn and grow your capabilities.
  • You respect and value the power of conversation to bring people together, learn and solve problems.
  • You value inclusion and work to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed and every voice is heard.
  • You are innovative and have the courage to pursue new ideas.
  • You make an impact by being bold and taking action.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelor of Science or better.

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