Environmental Engineer — Startup & Compliance Leader

Dyno Nobel, Inc.; Graham (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and dental plan

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dyno Nobel is seeking an Environmental Engineer to lead regulatory compliance and environmental performance for the new TNT facility in Graham, KY. You will develop mass balances, manage Title V and NPDES permitting, and guide water and waste treatment systems while ensuring safety and operational efficiency.

Join a team dedicated to responsible blasting, process optimization, and continuous improvement from commissioning through long-term site leadership, with opportunities to mentor others and

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or similar field preferred.
• 5+ years of environmental engineering in industrial, chemical manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience with Title V, NPDES, and LDAR, industrial pretreatment, and environmental reporting programs
• Strong analytical skills with experience in mass balance development, emissions calculations, and process modeling.
• Working knowledge of water/wastewater treatment systems and pollution control technologies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead crossfunctional initiatives.
• Experience with RCRA hazardous waste programs, emergency planning and Clean Air and Clean Water Act preferred
• Ability to work onsite 5 days a week
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and team player

Responsibilities

• Develop material mass balances for new processes to support emissions inventories, waste minimization, and process optimization.
• Lead Title V air permitting activities, including emissions calculations, permit modifications, deviation reporting, and regulatory reviews.
• Manage NPDES wastewater discharge compliance, including sampling plans, DMR reporting, stormwater program oversight, and corrective action development.
• Oversee industrial sewer discharge permits, ensuring compliance with pretreatment standards, local limits, and surcharge programs.
• Serve as the primary technical contact during regulatory inspections, audits, and agency communications (EPA, state environmental agencies, POTWs).
• Conduct rootcause investigations for discrepancies in chemical usage, emissions, or waste generation.
• Support process changes, new equipment installations, and chemical substitutions to ensure environmental compliance and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical oversight for onsite water and wastewater treatment systems, including chemical dosing, filtration, sludge handling, and biological treatment (if applicable).
• Optimize treatment performance to improve effluent quality, reduce operating costs, and maintain permit compliance.
• Prepare and review environmental reports including TRI, Tier II, emissions inventories, DMRs, and internal KPIs.
• Ensure accuracy and defensibility of environmental calculations, sampling data, and documentation.
• Mentor process engineers and environmental specialists; provide training on environmental regulations and process systems.
• Serve as the site environmental leader following commissioning, maintaining ongoing compliance with all applicable environmental permits, regulations, and company standards.
• After commissioning, this role transitions into a long-term site environmental leadership position, with responsibility for maintaining and continuously improving the environmental performance of the operating TNT facility.

Skills

Environmental engineering

Regulatory compliance

Emissions calculations

Mass balance development

Plant commissioning/startup experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Emissions modeling software

Title V permits experience

NPDES

Job description

Dyno Nobel is seeking an Environmental Engineer to lead regulatory compliance and environmental performance for the new TNT facility in Graham, KY. You will develop mass balances, manage Title V and NPDES permitting, and guide water and waste treatment systems while ensuring safety and operational efficiency.

Join a team dedicated to responsible blasting, process optimization, and continuous improvement from commissioning through long-term site leadership, with opportunities to mentor others and