EHS Environmental Specialist

"We connect science to life for a better future."

With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.

LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947.​​ From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world’s most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.

Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.

Basic Function:

The EHS Environmental Specialist supports environmental compliance and sustainability performance for LG Chem’s ABS Compounding Facility and Customer Solution Center (CSC) in Ravenna, Ohio. The role focuses on air, water, waste, chemical management, and regulatory reporting for both full‑scale manufacturing and R&D / pilot‑scale activities.

This role reports to the EHS Manager and is a salaried, individual contributor position with no direct supervisory responsibility, with defined authority to ensure compliance with permits and applicable environmental regulations. This position also supports alignment with Corporate and Global EHS management system requirements. In addition to primary role responsibilities, this position is expected to support broader EHS functional areas—including Safety, Environmental, and Industrial Hygiene—as needed to support overall site and department EHS goals and objectives.

Essential Function:

Environmental Compliance & Authority

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate environmental requirements.


• Exercise authority to ensure compliance with site permits, regulatory obligations, and required corrective actions.


• Support alignment with Corporate and Global EHS Management System requirements.

Air Compliance

• Support air permitting and compliance activities including:




• PTIO and/or Title V requirements


• Operation and monitoring of air control equipment such as Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTOs)




• Track emissions data, operating parameters, and compliance records.


• Support agency reporting and permit renewals.

Water, Stormwater & SPCC

• Support wastewater and stormwater compliance programs, including inspections, sampling, and reporting.


• Maintain and support Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements and inspections.

Waste & Chemical Management

• Manage hazardous, non‑hazardous, and universal waste programs for production, maintenance, utilities, and CSC laboratories.


• Coordinate waste profiling, manifests, shipments, and vendor interactions.


• Maintain chemical inventory and support regulatory reporting (e.g., EPCRA, SARA 311/312, TRI).

CSC & R&D Environmental Support

• Support environmental reviews for pilot‑scale extrusion, compounding, and testing activities.


• Partner with R&D to evaluate environmental impacts of new materials, formulations, or processes.


• Ensure environmentally compliant disposal of laboratory and pilot‑scale waste streams.

Training & Continuous Improvement

• Develop, deliver, and coordinate environmental training programs for employees.


• Conduct classroom‑style environmental training and awareness sessions.


• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and corporate EHS reviews.


• Identify opportunities for waste minimization and environmental risk reduction.

• Demonstrate ethical leadership and proactive problem-solving in alignment with Jeong-Do Management principles.


• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Experience / Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline.


• 3+ years of environmental compliance experience in chemical or regulated manufacturing environments.


• Working knowledge of air, water, waste, and chemical regulations.


• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now, or in the future. 

Preferred

• Experience with PTIO and/or Title V air permitting.


• Experience with SPCC and TRI reporting.


• Experience supporting compounding, extrusion, or polymer processing operations.


• Experience supporting EHS Management Systems or ISO‑style frameworks.


• Professional certification (CHMM, CEP, or similar).

Additional Information

• Schedule: Primarily day shift; off‑shift availability required to support incidents, inspections, or operational needs.


• Travel: Limited travel may be required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.