Sr Environ Health Safety Specialist

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

Pay Range: 100k-130k

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lead compliance programs related to air emissions (CAA), water discharges (CWA), waste management (RCRA), EPCRA, and TSCA.
• Develop, maintain, and update environmental permits, reports, and records (e.g., TRI, Tier II, NPDES, Title V, Stormwater).
• Act as the site subject matter expert (SME) on environmental regulations and best practices.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and environmental risk assessments; identify gaps and drive corrective actions.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams, ensuring proper handling, storage, labeling, and disposal in compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate and interface with regulatory agencies during inspections, permitting, and reporting activities.
• Lead training programs for employees and contractors on environmental procedures and compliance requirements.
• Support sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives, including energy efficiency, waste reduction, and emissions reduction projects.
• Track and report environmental performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, maintenance, engineering, and corporate EHS.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field. 
• Minimum 5–8 years of environmental compliance experience in the chemical manufacturing or process industry.
• Strong knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and state/local environmental regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with Title V air permitting, wastewater management, and waste minimization programs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency with environmental management systems (EMS) and reporting software.
• Ability to visual, design, and implement systematic EHS improvements
• Strong skills related to leadership, teamwork, interpersonal relations / communications, customer focus, influencing/impact, work management, and results-orientation

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.

 

Note: The base pay range listed is a good-faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity within Sun Chemical.