Environmental Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Newlands; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site role

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Training & development

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Environmental Chemical Engineer for an on-site role in Queenstown to ensure regulatory compliance and promote sustainable chemical processes across waste management, emissions control, and water treatment. You will help develop strategies to minimize the environmental footprint of the facility and drive eco-friendly practices.

This position emphasizes ecological responsibility, permits adherence, and collaboration with operations to implement best practices, optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental compliance and management within industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, waste management, and pollution control technologies.
• Experience with environmental monitoring and reporting systems.
• Proficiency in conducting environmental impact assessments and audits.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with a commitment to sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement environmental management systems and procedures.
• Monitor and report on environmental performance, ensuring compliance with permits and regulations.
• Design and manage wastewater treatment systems and air pollution control technologies.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments for new projects and process modifications.
• Lead initiatives for waste reduction, recycling, and greener chemical processes.
• Investigate environmental incidents and ensure timely corrective actions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Environmental Chemical Engineer to join their team in Queenstown. This role is focused on ensuring the company's operations comply with all environmental regulations and promoting sustainable practices within chemical processes. You will be involved in waste management, emissions control, water treatment, and developing strategies to minimize the environmental footprint of the facility. This on-site position is essential for maintaining ecological responsibility and regulatory adherence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement environmental management systems and procedures.


• Monitor and report on environmental performance, ensuring compliance with permits and regulations.


• Design and manage wastewater treatment systems and air pollution control technologies.


• Conduct environmental impact assessments for new projects and process modifications.


• Lead initiatives for waste reduction, recycling, and the adoption of greener chemical processes.


• Investigate environmental incidents and ensure timely and effective corrective actions are implemented.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental compliance and management within industrial settings.


• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, waste management, and pollution control technologies.


• Experience with environmental monitoring and reporting systems.


• Proficiency in conducting environmental impact assessments and audits.


• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.


• On-site position with opportunities to directly impact environmental performance.


• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement plan.


• Training and development in environmental best practices and technologies.


• A role critical to the company's commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility.