Environmental Manager / Environmental Engineer

Dyno Nobel, Inc.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Health benefits with HSA

Dental plan

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Dyno Nobel is seeking an Environmental Manager/Engineer in Kentucky to lead site environmental compliance for the new TNT facility. You will head air permitting, wastewater stewardship, and reporting while partnering with engineering, operations, and regulators to ensure safe, compliant operations.

You will develop mass balances, oversee Title V and NPDES activities, and guide process improvements for cost efficiency and environmental performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent environmental experience considered.
• 5+ years of environmental engineering in industrial/chemical environments.
• Demonstrated Title V air permitting, NPDES, LDAR, pretreatment, and reporting experience.
• Strong analytical skills: mass balance, emissions, process modeling, compliance assessments.
• Working knowledge of water/wastewater treatment, pollution control, and risk management.
• Experience with RCRA, emergency planning, and Clean Air/Water Act regulations preferred.
• Strong communication to lead cross-functional initiatives with operations, engineering, and regulators.
• Positive attitude, collaborative approach, and safety commitment.
• Team player and supportive colleague.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance for the new TNT manufacturing site.
• Direct air permitting, wastewater compliance, and environmental reporting.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and regulators for compliant operations.
• Develop mass balances to support emissions inventories and process optimization.
• Lead Title V permitting activities, including calculations and submissions.
• Oversee NPDES discharge programs, sampling plans, and DMRs.
• Manage industrial sewer permits, pretreatment compliance, and surcharge matters.
• Serve as technical liaison during inspections and agency interactions.
• Conduct root-cause investigations on environmental performance opportunities.
• Support process changes and equipment installations for compliance and efficiency.
• Provide oversight of water and wastewater treatment systems and treatment optimization.
• Prepare and review TRI, Tier II, emissions inventories, and internal metrics.
• Mentor engineers and environmental specialists on regulations and systems.

Skills

Air permitting

NPDES compliance

LDAR programs

Environmental reporting

Mass balance

Emissions calculations

Process modeling

Environmental compliance

Water treatment

RCRA hazardous waste

Emergency planning

Team leadership

Regulatory collaboration

Education

Chemical Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Engineering discipline

Job description

Job Brief

This position will support the design, commissioning, and long-term operation of the site by leading air permitting, wastewater compliance, environmental reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

*This position is located in Graham, Kentucky*

*This position will work onsite 5 days a week*

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in commercial explosives-helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide.

What You'll Do:

As an Environmental Manager / Engineer, you will play a critical role in establishing and maintaining environmental compliance for Dyno Nobel's new TNT manufacturing facility. This position will support the design, commissioning, and long-term operation of the site by leading air permitting, wastewater compliance, environmental reporting, and process improvement initiatives. You will partner with engineering, operations, and regulatory agencies to ensure safe, sustainable, and compliant facility operations. Other duties include:

• Develop material mass balances for new processes to support emissions inventories, waste minimization initiatives, and process optimization.
• Lead Title V air permitting activities, including emissions calculations, permit modifications, deviation reporting, compliance reviews, and regulatory submissions.
• Manage NPDES wastewater discharge compliance, including sampling plans, Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), stormwater programs, and corrective action plans.
• Oversee industrial sewer discharge permits, ensuring compliance with pretreatment standards, local limits, and surcharge requirements.
• Serve as the primary technical contact during regulatory inspections, audits, and agency interactions with organizations such as the EPA, state environmental agencies, and POTWs.
• Conduct root cause investigations related to chemical usage, emissions, waste generation, and environmental performance opportunities.
• Support process changes, equipment installations, and chemical substitutions to ensure environmental compliance and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical oversight of onsite water and wastewater treatment systems, including chemical dosing, filtration, sludge handling, and biological treatment processes.
• Optimize wastewater treatment performance to improve effluent quality, reduce operating costs, and maintain permit compliance.
• Prepare, review, and maintain environmental reports, including TRI, Tier II, emissions inventories, DMRs, and internal environmental performance metrics.
• Ensure environmental calculations, sampling data, and compliance documentation are accurate, complete, and defensible.
• Mentor process engineers and environmental specialists while providing guidance on environmental regulations, compliance programs, and process systems.

We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Equivalent environmental experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of environmental engineering experience in an industrial, chemical manufacturing, or process manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with Title V air permitting, NPDES compliance, LDAR programs, industrial pretreatment, and environmental reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in mass balance development, emissions calculations, process modeling, and environmental compliance assessments.
• Working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment systems, pollution control technologies, and environmental risk management practices.
• Experience with RCRA hazardous waste programs, emergency planning requirements, and Clean Air Act/Clean Water Act regulations preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and collaborate with operations, engineering, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Positive attitude, collaborative approach, and commitment to safety.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and team player.

What We Offer:

• 3 weeks vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• Matching 401K
• A generous tuition reimbursement program
• Generous paid parental leave
• Friendly and supportive coworkers

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Value People - Respect, Recognize & Reward

Think Customer. Everyone. Every day

Treat the Business as our Own

Care for the Community & our Environment

Challenge & Improve the Status Quo

Deliver on our Promises

Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.