Senior Sustainability Engineer - Chemical Process (EMEA)

Ball Aerospace; France; Hybrid; EUR 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Provident insurance

Company savings plan

Works council

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ball Corporation in France is seeking a Senior Sustainability Engineer - Chemical Process (EMEA) to lead water and chemical process optimization within can manufacturing plants. The role emphasizes auditing, standardizing, and implementing best practices to meet energy KPI goals.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Chemical Engineering with 6+ years in chemical process operations, plus 2+ years in supervisory roles.

Qualifications

• Fluent written and spoken English.
• University Degree in Chemical Engineering - preferred.
• 6 years’ experience in Chemical Process operations in can manufacturing or related field.
• 2 years’ supervisory experience in chemical processes in can manufacturing or related field.
• Willing and able to travel 50% to 70% of working time.

Responsibilities

• Audit, standardize and implement best practices for Water/Chemical/Waste water and waste management processes.
• Lead Water and Waste-Generation global standards compliance.
• Train BPAMEA Plant Employees on process steps and best practices for Water and Waste-Generation.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma knowledge in all phases of standard implementation.
• Develop plans for capital projects supporting Water and Waste-Generation standards.
• Collaborate with supply base to identify new sustainability technologies for Global Standards.

Skills

Fluent English

Basic Chemistry

Travel readiness

Education

University Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

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Senior Sustainability Engineer - Chemical Process (EMEA)

Company: Ball Corporation

Location: Bierne, FR, 59380 Mont, FR, 64170 Dýšina, CZ, 33002 Plzeň, CZ, 301 00 Las Rozas de Madrid, M, ES, 28290 Oss, NL, 5347 KG Bellegarde sur Valserine, FR, 1201 Gelsenkirchen, NW, DE, 45891 Lublin, PL, 20-277 Nogara, VR, IT, 37054 Lille, FR, 59000 La Selva del Camp, T, ES, 43470 Ludesch, 8, AT, 6713 Lummen, BE, 3560 Cabanillas del Campo, GU, ES, 19171 Barcelona, ES, 8450 Velim, CZ, 28101

Date: 12 Sept 2026

Job Category: Engineering/ Technical

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values —\"We Care. We Work. We Win.\"— we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress.
Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!
Create a new future.

Position overview:

The Senior Sustainability Engineer - Chemical Process, BPEMEA focuses on achieving Energy KPI goals (namely - water) through auditing, standardization and implementation of best practices for efficient Water/Chemical/waste water and waste management processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identified as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with regards to can washers, Front end lubricating Systems, chemical proceses that are either used or have the potential of being used in a can-making plant
• Understands / Implements the Global Standards that lead to the best-in-class Water and Waste-Generation
• Supports Global Sustainability Engineering stakeholders in the pursuit and adoption of best-in-class Water and Waste-Generation Global Standards
• Trains BPAMEA Plant Employees on process steps and best practices with regards to the efficient use of Water and Waste-Generation
• Demonstrates strong knowledge and utilization of Lean Six Sigma in all phases of the implementation of Water and Waste-Generation Global Standards
• Develops / Plans capital projects that support the implementation of Water and Waste-Generation Global Standards
• Converts guidance and data from Global Sustainability Engineering into Strategy and Action Plans for the BPAMEA region
• Collaborates with supply base to identify new sustainability technologies; feeding new information to the Global Sustainability Engineering group for consideration in the Global Standards

What are we looking for?

• Working knowledge of Basic Chemistry
• University Degree in Chemical Engineering - preferred
• Job related experience for minimum 6 year’s experience in Chemical Process operations in can manufacturing or related field
• Minimum 2 year’s experience in related Supervisory role leading Chemical process in can manufacturing or related field
• Demonstrated skill in Chemical process operations, Washers control and optimization and in Waste water treatment plants
• Willing and able to travel 50% to 70% of working time.
• Fluent written and spoken English

Work Environment: This position based in France supports central functions and offers flexible working arrangements, including hybrid or fully remote options, subject to job requirements and manager approval.
Hiring Range: € 47,250 – €68,040 gross per year. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market benchmarks. Depending on these factors, the actual offer may fall above or below the posted range. The salary range is provided for candidates from primary location country. For other locations, information regarding salary will be shared during the recruitment process.

Incentive Plan: This position is eligible to participate in Ball’s annual incentive compensation program.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health insurance, provident insurance, company savings plan, works council, and employee assistance program.

If you have a disability and/or long-term health condition that impacts your ability to access any of the information outlined in the job application process, please do not hesitate in letting us know, so that we can endeavour to provide it you in the most accessible format. Please email [e-mail] with your access request, and somebody will respond to you within 3 business days.

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.
Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.
Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.