Environmental Engineer Coordinator

United Airlines; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking an Environmental Engineer Coordinator in Brazil to develop and implement environmental programs within Hangar Heavy Maintenance and Line Maintenance operations. You will lead cross-department plans, ensure compliance with Brazilian environmental laws, and optimize waste and effluent management.

Responsibilities include coordinating licenses, implementing environmental controls, and defining KPIs to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Environmental Engineering
• Active CREA license to practice as a professional
• Driver license category B or above
• Passport with US B1/B2 visa
• 7 years of experience with Brazilian environmental legislation
• Significant experience in environmental management: licenses, waste and effluent treatment
• Legally authorized to work in Brazil for any employer without sponsorship
• Fluent in English and Portuguese (written and spoken)

Responsibilities

• Interact with Leadership from all departments to develop plans, programs and procedures for the Environmental area
• Coordinate environmental plans, programs and procedures across departments and allocate resources
• Coordinate obtaining and maintaining environmental licenses and liaise with environmental authorities
• Manage waste and effluent documentation from generation to destination
• Oversee effluent treatment plants, storage areas for solid wastes and potable water distribution systems
• Create KPIs and analyze trends to reduce waste, incidents and liabilities
• Conduct periodic inspections, corrective actions and drills related to Environmental Emergency resources

Job description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.

Description

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

Job Overview and Responsibilities

The Environmental Engineer Coordinator is responsible for develop and implement the culture, programs and procedures of environmental program in the Hangar Heavy Maintenance and Line Maintenance Operation as well.

• Interact with Leadership from all departments in development of plans, programs and procedures concerning different aspects of the Environmental area applicable to the business, aiming at full compliance with the set of Brazilian Environment legislation (federal, state, and local) and the continuous improvement of the processes
• Coordinate all Environmental plans, programs, and procedures, facilitating implementation across departments and working together to allocate the most appropriate resources
• Coordinate the obtaining and maintenance of Environmental Licenses and support other departments in demands related to environmental bodies of public spheres and airport authorities, establishing partnerships inside and outside the organization, maintaining compliance and identifying discrepancies in relation to Brazilian legislation and corporate policies
• Coordinate all the necessary actions to develop and maintain the entire flow of authorizations and documents that prove the correct management of wastes and effluents resulting from the company's operations, from generation to destination
• Coordinate all actions necessary to develop and maintain in proper operation of effluent treatment plants (ETE), temporary storage areas for solid wastes (including hazardous) and potable water distribution systems
• Create key performance indicators and analyze their trends to define and develop guidelines and standards, establishing priorities to reduce waste of resources, incidents, liabilities, and lawsuits
• Conduct periodic inspections and monitor corrective action plans and opportunities for improvement, as well as conduct drills and other activities related to the company's Environmental Emergency resources

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Associate degree
• Environmental Engineering
• Active registration within CREA, to be a Legally Licensed Professional
• Driver license category B or above
• Passport with US B1/B2 visa
• 7 years and solid knowledge with the set of Brazilian Environment legislation
• Significant experience in the Environmental Management: licenses, waste, and effluent treatment
• Must be legally authorized to work in Brazil for any employer without sponsorship
• Must be fluent in English and Portuguese (written and spoken)
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Associate degree
• Good knowledge and work experience in Environment legislation