Job Details

Experience:

• Position requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Chemistry or the equivalent environmental engineering/science with related technical and regulatory experience in chemical manufacturing industry.
• Minimum of 7 years (10+ years preferred) of environmental experience in chemical manufacturing, consulting, or regulatory role.
• Experience with data system tools (ex. ASPEN) to demonstrate and document compliance.

Basic Function:

The Senior Environmental Engineer for Air Programs is responsible for all aspects of compliance with state and federal air regulations and laws:

• Identify, analyze and implement current and potential Air Programs regulatory and business requirements that will affect the site and corporate operations.
• Develop permit applications and implement permits, programs, training, and procedures including maintenance of records that will promote compliance with air permits, regulations and laws.
• Review projects or significant modifications to determine any Air Programs requirements or notifications. Submission of agency notifications must be made in a timely manner as dictated by the project.
• Preparation and timely submittal of compliance reports including applicable MACT periodic, Title V, NSPS, TRI, SARA, EGGRT, and CEDRI reports.
• Investigate compliance deviations which exceed allowable levels as set by regulatory agencies such as air emissions, compliance requirements, spills, etc. Document follow-up reports to regulatory agencies explaining occurrences and steps taken to mitigate the problem. Facilitate implementation of procedures/projects to preclude recurrence.
• Effectively advocate for the site and business partners with regulatory agency personnel and/or trade associations and communicate compliance requirements with corporate / site leadership.
• Responsible for encouraging/emphasizing waste minimization, sustainability and continuous improvement for the site and business partners. The individual holds primary responsibility for championing environmental conscientious actions among employees and for promoting the importance of environmental considerations in plant operations.

Leadership:

• The individual will develop, implement and train appropriate personnel on permits, programs and procedures for Air Programs compliance. To accomplish this, the individual must have a thorough understanding of the organization, plant operations and human relations.
• The individual will provide advice and guidance on environmental issues to all departments on an unlimited range of issues.
• The individual must be able to direct and negotiate company position with the regulatory agencies, trade associations, and other external entities.
• The individual must stay knowledgeable of ever-changing regulatory developments, regulations, and legislation to make appropriate recommendations.