Environmental Technician

Solstice Advanced Materials; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Solstice Advanced Materials is seeking an Environmental Technician for our Geismar, LA facility to manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams, perform characterization, and support disposal, with limited duties at the Baton Rouge facility.

You will support environmental programs, inspections, and regulatory compliance, reporting to the Environmental Manager and working with operations to improve HSE culture and accountability across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in engineering, manufacturing, environmental science, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of Environmental experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and execution of environmental remediation strategies.
• Conduct environmental assessments and site investigations to determine contamination extent.
• Support remediation technique selection and implementation.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective communication.
• Contribute to establishing and enforcing quality control standards in environmental remediation.

Skills

Environmental experience

Hazardous waste management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/environmental science

Job description

As an Environmental Technician, you will be responsible for the safe collection, handling, storage, characterization, transportation, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste generated at the Geismar, Louisiana facility as well as provide similar support on a limited basis at the Baton Rouge Facility. This position supports compliance with environmental regulations, company policies, and industry best practices by managing waste streams, conducting inspections, maintaining documentation, and assisting with environmental programs. This position will report to the Environmental Manager and will partner with business leaders and employees to continuously improve HSE culture, awareness, and accountability in support of business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, segregate, package, label, and manage hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, and recyclable waste streams.
• Perform waste characterization and profiling in accordance with regulatory requirements and company procedures.
• Manage satellite accumulation areas (SAAs) and central waste accumulation areas.
• Prepare waste containers for storage, transport, and disposal.
• Coordinate waste shipments with approved waste disposal vendors and transportation contractors.
• Conduct routine inspections of waste storage areas, containers, and associated equipment.
• Monitor waste inventories and ensure proper container management and storage practices.
• Assist with spill prevention, containment, and cleanup activities.
• Respond to environmental incidents and emergencies as part of the facility emergency response team, as required.
• Support wastewater treatment, stormwater management, recycling, and pollution prevention programs.
• Conduct routine environmental sampling, inspections, and monitoring activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of environmental remediation strategies to address environmental challenges efficiently and effectively
• Conduct environmental assessments, site investigations, and risk assessments to determine the extent of contamination and appropriate remediation methods
• Support the selection and implementation of remediation techniques, technologies, and methods tailored to specific environmental challenges
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies, local communities, and stakeholders to ensure compliance, transparency, and effective communication during remediation efforts
• Contribute to the establishment and enforcement of quality control standards in environmental remediation

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in engineering, manufacturing, environmental science, or related field. Emphasis in Environmental management (Air, Water, and Waste)
• Minimum 3 years of Environmental experience

WE VALUE

• Hazardous Waste programs management experience
• Working knowledge of local and Federal Environmental regulations
• Manufacturing industry experience

U.s. Person Requirements

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $89,361k - $111,701k. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities or the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits Of Working For Solstice Advanced Materials

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: click here

Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more about inclusion and diversity :click here

About Us

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials .