Environmental Engineer

Description

Purpose

Assures compliance with all Federal, State, and Local Environmental Regulations, including but not limited to Air Quality, Land and Water Pollution Control, and Hazardous & Solid Waste Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages environmental compliance at the facility level
• Compiles and manages records for compliance
• Reports compliance status to state and federal agencies
• On-site visits to facilities
• Collaborates with plant personnel to verify control measures are being incorporated and routine monitoring is being completed
• Inventories and disposal of waste
• Assisting state (DEQ) & federal (EPA) regulators during plant site inspections
• Miscellaneous sampling projects and training programs
• Continuing education and certification required to comply with environmental law and regulations
• Assist with environmental assessments at other facilities
• Assist with permit renewals
• Conducts preliminary project reviews
• Assist with project permitting
• Other duties as assigned
• Models company core values
• See attached list of priorities

Required Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in Environmental, Engineering, Math, Science or related field and three (3) plus years' experience
• A basic understanding of all environmental regulations pertinent to position
• Strong attention to detail skills with high level of accuracy and efficiency to maintain strict governmental reporting requirements
• Ability to work well with all levels of management from plant manager to hourly employees
• Certified to read opacity via Method 9
• Certified in Hazmat
• General understanding of how to respond/react to spills, upsets, and deviations
• Ability to successful and timely complete projects and reports
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and maintain a comprehensive time line for completion of the projects
• Excellent listening, written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Word and Excel
• Ability to work in and maintain a highly functional team environment