Environmental Engineer (F/M/X)

Solvay; La Rochelle; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parenting leave

Flexible work

Training & language courses

Job summary

Solvay is seeking an Environmental Engineer to lead the site’s environmental management system and support development projects, ensuring environmental impacts are properly managed and regulatory compliance is achieved. You will contribute to sustainable industrial development while working closely with Production, Logistics, Maintenance, Control and R&I teams.

You will monitor wastewater, atmospheric emissions, waste management and biodiversity initiatives, and prepare regulatory documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of French and European environmental regulations (IED/Seveso).
• Experience with environmental impact assessments and regulatory reporting.
• Ability to communicate complex environmental concepts to multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's environmental management system and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive environmental performance across wastewater, emissions, waste disposal and recovery.
• Prepare regulatory documentation for development projects and permits.
• Support biodiversity and ecosystem preservation initiatives.
• Lead regulatory watch activities and corrective action plans.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge (IED/Seveso)

Environmental monitoring

Sustainability focus

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree in Chemistry/Process/Environmental Sciences

Job description

Solvay is all about chemistry. We're not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet's beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

Our multidisciplinary Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Occupational Health team, composed of 8 people and reporting directly to the Site Director, plays a key role in ensuring industrial operations that protect both human health and the environment. We work in close collaboration with all site departments and provide support to Production, Logistics, Maintenance, Control and R&I teams.
As an Environmental Engineer, you will lead the site's environmental management system and support industrial development projects by ensuring their environmental impacts are properly managed. You will have the opportunity to contribute to environmental protection, regulatory compliance and sustainable industrial development while having a positive impact on the site's environmental performance. You will be accountable for:

• Driving the site's environmental performance, including wastewater discharges, atmospheric emissions, waste disposal and waste recovery activities.
• Monitoring and mitigating the site's chronic environmental impacts and industrial risks while ensuring compliance with site permits and environmental and industrial safety regulatory requirements.
• Preparing regulatory documentation related to industrial development projects.
• Supporting biodiversity and ecosystem preservation initiatives.
• Leading regulatory watch activities and compliance action plans.

We offer a permanent contract based on an onsite working mode.

About you

Relevant Engineering or University degree in Chemistry, Process Engineering or Environmental Sciences. Professional experience of 5 to 10 years in a similar position would be considered an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of French and European environmental regulations, including IED and Seveso requirements.
• Understanding of ecological challenges and environmental sustainability topics, combined with proficiency in English.

Behaviors:

• Open-mindedness, active listening and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong team spirit, collaboration mindset and effective oral and written communication skills in French.
• Strong analytical and synthesis abilities combined with a hands-on, field-oriented approach.

About the pay

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is 49920 - € 62400 per year in France.

Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

Benefits:

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.

About us

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes.

We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.