Environmental Technician

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, RX, Dental, Disability, Life

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plan with Company 2

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions USA, LLC is seeking an Environmental Technician to support environmental sustainability and compliance initiatives across multiple sites. You will collect and analyze performance data, assist with reporting, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive reductions in energy, water, waste, and emissions.

The role offers hands-on experience in environmental management systems, ASI-related audits, and regulatory compliance within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years minimum experience in the environmental field.
• Experience with waste reduction and natural resource conservation.
• Experience with federal and state environmental regulations.
• Experience in manufacturing and industrial environments.
• Experience with sustainability reporting, carbon footprint calculations, energy use, and emissions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SharePoint and data management tools.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Data Collection: Interface with other workgroups to collect and aggregate environmental data, including energy and water use, waste, and lifecycle data for ENA.location EPDs.
• Reporting: Analyze collected data and compile reports; assist engineers in audits and project planning.
• Customer Inquiries: Respond to ENA customer environmental inquiries and surveys (REACH, RoHS, Prop 65, TSCA, etc.).
• Site Audits: Support ENA locations for ASI certification and on-site inspections.
• Compliance Monitoring: Help ensure facilities meet federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Support Environmental Projects: Identify improvements to reduce energy, water, waste, and chemical usage.
• Communication and Training: Share best practices across ENA through training and cross-functional collaboration.
• Documentation and Recordkeeping: Maintain SharePoint sites and records for sustainability programs.

Skills

Data collection

Reporting

Compliance

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Sciences

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Environmental Technician

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• Burlington, NC, US, 27215
• Troy, MI, US, 48084

Career area: Health, Safety & Environment

Department: Environmental - ENA

Job Type: Permanent

Apply by: This position will remain open until filled

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• Medical, RX, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Location: Remote with up to 50% travel

Pay Range: $76,117 - $103,313

What you will be doing

Job Summary: An Environmental Technician assists Central Environmental Group (CEG) and plant HSE personnel in supporting environmental sustainability and compliance initiatives by collecting and analyzing environmental performance data, assisting with reporting and site assessments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive energy, water, waste, and emissions reduction projects. This role provides hands‑on experience in sustainability, environmental compliance, continuous improvement, and environmental management systems while contributing to ENA's environmental goals.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Data Collection: Interface with other workgroups to collect and aggregate environmental and sustainability data, including energy consumption, water consumption, waste generation, and other data necessary for life cycle assessments needed to update and/or refresh ENA location EPDs. Ensure data accuracy through established data validation processes.
• Reporting: Analyze collected data and compile it into reports. Assist engineers in interpreting data to support environmental assessments, audits, and project planning. Develop presentations needed to report out on energy, water, waste reduction improvements, biodiversity, and other environmentally related reports.
• Customer Inquiries: Respond to all ENA customer environmental inquiries and surveys related to sustainability and compliance, including but not limited to REACH, RoHS, Prop 65, TSCA, Conflict Minerals, CBAM, EcoVadis, etc.
• Site Audits: Support ENA locations in preparations for ASI certification audits specifically related to environmental compliance and sustainability. Assist in on‑site inspections to evaluate environmental impacts of projects or existing facilities. Identify and document environmental opportunities for improvement.
• Compliance Monitoring: Assist engineers with monitoring facilities to ensure they meet federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Help document any violations and recommend corrective actions.
• Support Environmental Projects: Work with ENA operations to identify improvements and develop roadmaps to reduce energy consumption, water consumption, waste to landfill, waste generation, and chemical usage. Where possible, assist locations in implementing and monitoring environmental projects.
• Communication and Training: Work with engineers to connect people, resources, and ideas across the organization in support of ENA's compliance and sustainability goals. Work closely with central, regional, and plant environmental resources to communicate and cascade best practices across ENA through training, boots on the ground, network meetings, and/or other methods of communication.
• Documentation and Recordkeeping: Support maintenance and upkeep of SharePoint sites and records associated with best practices, sustainability, environmental reporting, training, and compliance activities.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience

• 3-5 years minimum experience in the environmental field.
• Must have experience with best practices and technologies that drive reduction in waste streams and natural resource consumption.
• Must have experience with applicable federal and state environmental regulations.
• Experience working in manufacturing and industrial environment.
• Experience with environmental sustainability and compliance, and applicable federal and state environmental regulations.
• Working knowledge of sustainability reporting, carbon footprint calculations, energy consumption, greenhouse gas reporting, waste stream segregation, waste minimization, and environmental regulations.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, and other data management and reporting tools.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Sciences including but not limited to Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Science.
• Must have experience and comfortable with changing organizational culture.
• Keen listening / communication abilities to lead improvement processes within various areas and levels of the organization.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of plant and functional groups within the organization.
• Ability to effectively conduct large scale meetings virtually or in person.

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use jobrelated assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand workrelated strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at [e-mail]

Why Hydro?

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

A job where you make a difference

A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions. Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.