Field Environmental Engineer - Hazardous Waste & Air

National Cement Company of California; United States; Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

National Cement is seeking a field-oriented Junior Environmental Engineer to support environmental compliance at our Lebec cement manufacturing facility. This hands-on role focuses primarily on Hazardous Waste and Materials Management with a strong opportunity to develop air compliance knowledge.

The role involves regular plant walkthroughs, sample collection, inspections, and close coordination with operations and maintenance teams to track corrective actions and ensure regulatory conformity.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–5 years of experience in environmental compliance or related technical roles.
• Willingness to work outdoors and in industrial environments.
• Basic understanding of environmental regulations (RCRA, air, water, or waste).

Aufgaben

• Conduct frequent plant inspections and field observations to identify environmental risks, non-conformances, and improvement opportunities.
• Serve as an onsite environmental presence to support operational teams with real-time feedback and corrective action tracking.
• Collect environmental samples (waste, water, materials, etc.) and coordinate laboratory analysis.
• Document field observations, corrective actions, and follow-ups.
• Assist in managing the facility’s hazardous waste program in accordance with RCRA and California regulations.
• Perform hazardous waste container inspections, labeling verification, and accumulation area audits.
• Maintain hazardous waste records, manifests, profiles, and disposal documentation.
• Support waste minimization and proper material handling practices.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams on waste shipments and compliance requirements.
• Support emissions monitoring programs and visible emissions observations.
• Assist with data collection, recordkeeping, and reporting related to air permits.
• Learn regulatory requirements associated with cement manufacturing air compliance over time.
• Participate in inspections, audits, and agency interactions as experience grows.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports, logs, and compliance documentation.
• Identify trends or recurring issues and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Support internal environmental audits and regulatory inspections.
• Collaborate with Environmental, Operations, and Maintenance teams to improve environmental performance.

Kenntnisse

Outdoor work

Observational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge basics

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field

Jobbeschreibung

National Cement is seeking a field-oriented Junior Environmental Engineer to support environmental compliance at our Lebec cement manufacturing facility. This hands-on role focuses primarily on Hazardous Waste and Materials Management with a strong opportunity to develop air compliance knowledge.

The role involves regular plant walkthroughs, sample collection, inspections, and close coordination with operations and maintenance teams to track corrective actions and ensure regulatory conformity.