Coordinator, Environmental and energy

KRONOS Worldwide, Inc.; Varennes; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

KRONOS Canada, Inc. is seeking an Environmental and Energy Coordinator for its Varennes, Quebec facility.

The role reports to the HSEEQ Department and focuses on maintaining and improving the plant's Environmental and Energy Management Systems certified to ISO 50001, with ongoing progress toward ISO 14001 and RC14001 certification. The successful candidate will contribute to regulatory compliance, environmental performance improvement, and energy management objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in environmental/energy management in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental regulations.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement the environmental monitoring program and oversee consultants.
• Supervise personnel handling environmental sampling, waste management.
• Analyze environmental monitoring data.
• Prepare regulatory environmental reports.
• Coordinate disposal of hazardous waste.
• Prepare permit applications and compliance declarations; verify GHG inventory.
• Assess regulatory changes impacting operations.
• Represent the company on the CIAC Environmental Committee.
• Review energy performance reports and update energy review.
• Participate in Energy Committee activities.
• Identify and implement projects to improve environmental and energy performance.
• Participate in HSE audits and risk assessments.
• Serve as on-call contact for environmental incidents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual French-English

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

KRONOS Canada, Inc. is seeking an Environmental and Energy Coordinator for its facility in Varennes, Quebec, Canada. Reporting to the Health, Safety, Environment, Energy and Quality (HSEEQ) Department, the incumbent plays a key role in maintaining and continuously improving the plant's Environmental and Energy Management Systems, which are certified to ISO 50001 and currently progressing toward ISO 14001 and RC14001 certification.

The successful candidate will actively contribute to regulatory compliance, environmental performance improvement, and the achievement of the organization’s energy management objectives.

Duties and Responsibility

• Ensure the implementation of the environmental monitoring program, including the coordination and oversight of specialized consultants.
• Supervise personnel responsible for environmental sampling and analysis, as well as hazardous and non-hazardous waste management.
• Analyze environmental monitoring data.
• Prepare environmental reports (e.g., regulatory reports such as monthly effluent monitoring reports, annual hazardous waste inventory reports, IQEA, NPRI, etc.).
• Coordinate the disposal of hazardous waste materials.
• Prepare environmental permit applications and declarations of compliance.Coordinate the annual verification of the greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory.
• Assess the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on company operations.Represent the company on the CIAC Environmental Committee.
• Review and validate monthly energy performance reports (natural gas, steam, and electricity).Periodically update the plant's energy review in collaboration with personnel from other departments.
• Actively participate in Energy Committee activities.
• Identify projects aimed at improving the plant’s environmental and energy performance and coordinate their implementation in collaboration with personnel from other departments.
• Actively participate in internal and external audits related to environmental and energy management systems.Serve as the on‑call contact in the event of an environmental incident or community complaint and ensure all required communications are carried out in accordance with company procedures.
• Act as the company’s technical advisor in the event of an incident involving the transportation of dangerous goods.Conduct internal Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) audits.Participate in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) risk assessments (e.g., HAZOP studies).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental and/or energy management within an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental regulations.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience managing personnel (unionized workforce experience is an asset).
• Aptitude for working in an industrial environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated initiative, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and spoken French and English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Communication
• Managing Work
• Leadership
• Planning And Organizing
• Teamwork
• Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills