Environmental Engineer
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Environmental Engineer is responsible for supporting the Environment & Sustainability Program at McCormick Peterborough site. The role, which reports to the SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) Lead, involves the review and continuous improvement of Environmental policies, practices and processes to assure compliance with local Environmental regulatory requirements whilst applying engineering knowledge to identify and deliver sustainability opportunities aligned to McCormick PLP (Purpose-lead Performance) Agenda.
The role requires a high level of visibility, influencing, training and coaching as well as desk-based activities. Activities will involve day-to-day tasks as well as longer-term continuous improvement projects, new equipment installation and site expansion in a fast, dynamic environment. Priorities may change from time to time subject to organizational assessments and risks.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
* Responsible for Environmental Management System ensuring compliance with statutory duty and on-site leadership of McCormick PLP Sustainability agenda.
* Guide and assist Crew Leads, SHE committee representatives to meet programs and activities required by local law (including workplace audits and incident investigations).
* Follow up implementation of Environment initiatives / provide reports and feedback to regional stakeholders.
* Development Policies and Procedures for Environment related activities and ensures appropriate communication
* Host legislative and compliance audits, ensuring support from cross functional teams to deliver success outcomes.
* Ensure that incident investigations are conducted in a timely manner and follow up action plan
* Prepare daily, weekly and periodic Environmental KPI
* Source and procure site consumables & equipment related to environmental protection
CANDIDATE PROFILE
* Bachelor's Degree in relevant Engineering or Sustainability field (Chemical, Food Processing, Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering) preferred.
* Nebosh Environmental Certificate or equivalent
* Previous experience in Environmental Engineer, Supervisor, Coordinator or similar role.
* Relevant experience in driving sustainability agendas in highly automated process environments - FMCG, pharmaceutical, chemical, oil and gas industry preferred.
* Well-versed with MCP & IPPC Permit, Incident Investigation and UK compliance regulations.
* Previous experience in delivery efficiencies in utility consumption, waste reduction along with designing leading and lagging indicators to drive both physical and cultural behaviours.
* Knowledge of utility tracking and efficiency initiatives.
* Strong communication and diplomacy skills with all internal and external stakeholders.
* Leadership skills with the ability to influence without direct reporting structure.
* Good computer skills - Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint.
COMPANY
At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.
Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales., the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.
While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 50 locations in 27 countries and 135 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz.
At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.
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McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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