Environmental Specialist - Whitby, Canada - Gerdau

Gerdau

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Whitby, Canada

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Description

Date:
Feb 11, 2023

Location:
Whitby, Ontario, CA, L1N 5T1

Company:
Gerdau

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST - WHITBY MILL

About the Job:

Are you interested in pursuing a rewarding environmental career in the industrial sector? Gerdau is seeking an
Environmental Specialist to support the operations of the Whitby Mill Steel where recycled scrap metal is shredded, melted, and rolled into new long-steel products.

Reporting to the Environmental Manager for Ontario, the Environmental Specialist is responsible for the routine environmental activities for the Whitby Mill to meet compliance obligations and support the environmental management system certified to ISO 14001.

The Environmental Specialist will oversee environmental controls and monitoring/measurement of operational processes to promote environmental performance and assist with the company's Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) sustainability journey.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Coordinate routines associated with waste management (truck and rail shipments), wastewater discharge, air emissions monitoring, spills, and radiation alarm response
Oversee environmental sampling programs and complete associated reporting in accordance with Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA's)
Compile environmental metrics to support regulatory reporting (i.e., National Pollutant Release Inventory, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, StatsCan) and corporate reporting
Manage external service providers to support the environmental activities of the business, including purchase orders, task coordination, and supplier performance
Ensure procedures are in place to maintain a robust environmental management system
Develop and deliver environmental/regulatory training programs for operations including TDG, Emergency Response Assistance Plan, Radiation Awareness, etc.
Routinely engage with plant personnel to promote awareness, verify regulatory compliance, and seek opportunities to minimize risk and improve environmental performance
Provide timely guidance and assistance to operations with a 'boots on the ground' approach
Participate in regulatory inspections and internal/external environmental audits
Occasional travel may be required to participate in audits and collaborate with Gerdau Mills within North America

We Have:

A strong global presence with minimills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flatrolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automotive, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
A thriving culture that values diversity, encourages innovation and creates products that serve humanity.
An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.

You Have:

Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in Engineering (Environmental, Chemical or Civil), Earth Sciences or related discipline
Minimum 3 years of related environmental experience in a manufacturing setting or technical capacity (consulting, field work, Government)
High level of enthusiasm, persistence, initiative, and experienced judgment to balance priorities and complete tasks in timely fashion
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with internal/external stakeholders and developing written procedures
Strong problemsolving ability and resourcefulness, particularly in dealing with environmental monitoring instrumentation (dataloggers, flow meters, air samplers, radiation detection devices, etc.)
Exceptional level of organization and attention to detail for management of projects, data, and reporting
Ability to perform inspections and audits with a focus on continual improvement
Strong level of collaboration with crossfunctional teams to overcome challenges
Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft office programs
Previous experience with the ISO 14001 environmental management standard is preferred.
Experience with nuclear gauges and licensing through the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is an asset

What Gerdau Offers You:

Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans
Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
100% Matching DC Pension up to 6%
Life/Accidental Life Insurance
Health Advocate Services
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Career Path System and Training
Opportunity to grow and create

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity,