Environmental Engineer: Sustainability & Compliance Lead

Eaton Group; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division in Davenport, IA is seeking an Environmental Engineer to ensure regulatory compliance and drive sustainability at the site. You will work with the EHS Site Lead to implement environmental programs and train staff across the plant.

The role requires knowledge of local, state and federal environmental regulations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to coordinate audits and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or related field required.
• Minimum 1 year of environmental program experience (e.g., RCRA, NESHAP, Clean Air Act).
• Must meet export-control restrictions for U.S. government information.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight to ensure compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations including: RCRA, SWPPP, AIR, WASTEWATER, GHS etc.
• Develop and manage compliance trainings and site-wide communications to ensure environmental compliance.
• Facilitate and provide technical level guidance/support for Eaton's management of change process for new processes, equipment, chemical, facility and other similar changes.
• Serve as liaison with applicable external regulatory agencies during environmental compliance audits and follow-up on audits to ensure satisfactory compliance.
• Conduct incident investigations related to spills, employee chemical exposure incidents, waste disposal issues, etc. and ensure necessary corrective actions.
• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments to ensure environmental compliance. Ensure compliance activities and reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Develop strategic and tactical environmental/sustainability plan, including preparation of environmental objectives targets, and metrics.
• Drive and support behavior-based safety programs and works collaboratively with all employees to create and promote a zero incident EHS culture throughout sites.
• Drive a strong zero incident EHS culture and facilitate employee engagement through employee Safety Committee, safety related RIE events, and weekly GEMBA walks.
• Drive the assignment of MESH element champions and help drive expectations regarding their engagement in ownership of the MESH elements. Support annual MESH Assessment and ensure timely completion of action plans.
• Oversee the ISO 14001 environmental management system program and continuous improvement of the system. Manage the environmental compliance programs for the facilities, including Stormwater, Wastewater, Chemical Management, and other programs as needed.
• Ensure all compliance reports are submitted accurately and on time. Examples include: monthly waste water, annual Tier 2, minor source emission inventory, TRI, etc.
• Maintain plant emergency response plans and ensures drills are performed to document plan effectiveness.
• Provide support and assistance to the EHS Department as needed.

Skills

Environmental regulations knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or related field

Master's degree in Environmental Sciences or related field

CHMM certification

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division in Davenport, IA is seeking an Environmental Engineer to ensure regulatory compliance and drive sustainability at the site. You will work with the EHS Site Lead to implement environmental programs and train staff across the plant.

The role requires knowledge of local, state and federal environmental regulations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to coordinate audits and corrective actions.