Environmental Engineer

Summary of Position:

• Provide technical direction and drive compliance and improvement of critical environmental programs in water, wastewater and hazardous waste management & combustion.  The candidate must be a self-motivated, hardworking team player who pays attention to details and delivers results.   Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. 
• The successful candidate will demonstrate that he or she can take ownership of the job responsibilities and hold themselves accountable for individual and site successes.
• Major Activities and Principal Responsibilities: Interpret permits and regulations, maintain in-depth knowledge of existing and proposed regulations, implement programs and coordinate with outside agencies as needed for regulatory inspections, permitting functions, release reporting, recordkeeping and compliance activities
• Determine best practices and serve as the technical point of contact for compliance questions
• Provide appropriate coaching and mentoring to ensure the work processes are delivering meaningful business results.
• Demonstrated experience with Hazardous Waste Combustion, RCRA Part B Permits, Hazardous Waste
• Management, Waste Classifications, DOT, NPDES, RCRA, EPA, CERCLA, and CWA Wastewater
• Treatment Processes
• Familiarity with Stack Testing, CEMS, HWC MACT (EEE),  BIF MACT (DDDDD), C&D Landfill, and
• Compliance & Discharge monitoring reports, SWPPP, SPCC and a working knowledge of Texas solid
• waste and wastewater environmental regulations
• Collaborate with internal / external groups to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements including but not limited to Annual Waste Summary, Emission Inventory, TRI, Tier II, SARA, and various other Federal / Texas environmental reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with manufacturing operations to meet environmental expectations, improve and track key compliance metrics and implement programs that achieve regulatory requirements and operational flexibility
• Improve and maintain established environmental management systems including databases, documentation, training programs and internal audit functions for required media (waste, wastewater)
• Direct and review the work of consultants
• Participate in industry associations, peer groups and other organizations to share and learn best practices, build relationships and promote the company's interests; 
• Respond to and investigate environmental incidents such as spills, releases, NOVs, and complaints

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• BS degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years relevant experience in a chemical or industrial setting
• Demonstrated analytical, communication and negotiations skills