Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineer

Job ID

130976

Job Type

Direct Hire

Industry

Manufacturing

Location

Calvert, Alabama, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Environmental Engineer for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Calvert, Alabama.

Overview

The ideal candidate will provide strong environmental quality compliance and sustainability knowledge and skills to maintain the site's environmental and regulatory compliance while complementing the environmental team's environmental stewardship activities with a focus on air, water, waste and other regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Support the Environmental Team in water and waste regulatory compliance and management of ancillary programs such as recycling, wildlife habitat conservation, and environmental sustainability.

Coordinate water and waste permitting elements with operations, project management, consultants, and regulatory agencies.

Review water and waste programs on a routine basis, identify areas and opportunities for improvement, and communicate environmental performance.

Effectively communicate and implement regulatory requirements and permit conditions.

Coordinate/conduct sampling for water, wastewater and waste programs.

Prepare, review and submit required external and internal reports.

Perform monitoring and inspections of water and waste related compliance with the contractor's environmental management plan.

Develop and obtain variances or alternative operating conditions to protect site from enforcement actions.

Investigate environmental incidents using causal learning and work to implement corrective actions.

Lead or participate in continuous improvement activities.

Report deviations or exceedances to applicable regulatory agencies as required by permits or other applicable requirements.

Evaluate and identify water and waste compliance issues, federal, state, and local.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, Environmental Management), Chemistry, Biology, other related field, or combination of post-secondary education and related experience

A minimum of 2 years of experience interpreting environmental standards, rules, and regulations

Requirements

Broad understanding of commonly employed engineering principles, environmental and safety requirements, and familiarity in working with local, state and federal agencies

Must have experience interpreting standards, rules, and regulations including EPA, ADEM, USACE, DOT, etc.

Experience in working in a fast-paced, manufacturing/industry environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

5+ years of experience strongly preferred

Ability to communicate difficult environmental compliance topics effectively and manage accountability while maintaining positive relationships with all team members

Ability to identify and evaluate federal, state, and local environmental compliance issues

Ability to learn software packages quickly as needed

Demonstrates strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Ability to handle a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills

Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, work ethic, and strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)

Preferred Requirements

Proficient with SAP

Steel industry technical knowledge

Experience with ISO-14001 Environmental Management System

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.