• Regulatory Affairs Water-Waste Technician

    Eastman (Longview, TX)


    Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

    Responsibilities

    The Regulatory Affairs Water-Waste Technician is responsible for supporting compliance efforts as they relate to RCRA regulations across TXO. The Water-Waste Technician must maintain working knowledge of the State and Federal RCRA regulations along with in-depth familiarity with the site’s RCRA and TPDES permits. Water-Waste Technician Responsibilities Include:

     

    • Support compliance with the site’s RCRA and TPDES permits by conducting inspections and providing training. • Ensure proper Waste Characterization for all wastes generated and managed on site. • Maintain DOT training as it relates to hazardous waste manifesting and support the manifesting process. • Provide site support for implementation of regulatory changes. • Support environmental activities including waste management, environmental reporting, audits, assessments, investigations, inspections by outside agencies, and performance tests. • Provide RCRA training for manufacturing HSE Operators. • Provide support for implementation of key environmental processes. • Prepare and submit routine reports to local and corporate management regarding activities and statistics related to environmental metrics. • Collaborate with other environmental resources throughout the company to benchmark and identify best practices. • Prepare Discharge Monitoring Reports (TPDES and MSGP) for submission. • Collect data and prepare Tyler Groundwater quarterly report for submission. • Support groundwater compliance by assisting with well testing, closure and plugging activities.

    Qualifications

    • Five years of experience in in an environmental assignment (manufacturing setting is preferred) • Associates degree in a science, computer science, engineering or related discipline required • Demonstrated knowledge in basic environmental regulations • Proven ability to timely implement and execute established plans and procedures • Basic computer aptitude (database use, spreadsheets, word processing, presentation preparation) • Strong communication skills, both verbally and written • Ability to simplify complex material or situations • Flexible to adapt to changing priorities quickly and effectively • Good organization skills and ability to find practical solutions to environmental issues • Good negotiating skills

     

    Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

     

    Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.