Lead Environmental Engineer

Lead Environmental Engineer; Graniteville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Environmental Engineer role in Graniteville, SC, reporting to Plant Engineer. You will oversee environmental compliance, permit preparation, data collection, and regulatory reporting across air, water, and waste programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating with multiple departments, managing on-site contractors, leading ISCC, EEP, WAIT, and Zero Waste initiatives, and guiding environmental training and audits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree (or 6+ years with a master’s, or PhD) in environmental engineering.
• Understanding of plant processes and waste streams; safe, cost-effective waste management.
• Thorough knowledge of Title V, RCRA, SPCC & SWPPP regulations for air and water.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Title V, NPDES, and Stormwater permits and collect permit data.
• Develop staff support for environmental compliance and audits.
• Respond to spills and coordinate emergency response teams.
• Lead ISCC, EEP, W.A.I.T., and Zero Waste to Landfill programs.
• Oversee on-site contractors for waste, recycling, and janitorial services.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or related

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary:

• This position reports to the Plant Engineer, all engineering functions roll up to this manager.
• Prepares permits and collects permit data associated with mining which include but are not limited to: Title V Air Permit, Industrial Wastewater Permits (NPDES) and Stormwater Permits.
• Must develop relationships and develop support of plant staff which are integral to environmental compliance and special projects for air and wastewater quality, storm water management, greenhouse gas emissions, and environmental audits.
• Respond to emergency situations such as spills and accidental discharges, calling for coordinating services of emergency, fire, and spill response teams (must be on-call at all times).
• Will work in conjunction with various departments to find out about their future production plans and any changes they may decide.
• Collects data and maintains required records on air emission inventories, discharge monitoring reports (DMR) and waste management.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing environmental compliance and regulatory services.
• Participate in new hire orientation training as it pertains to environmental requirements and review/update annual all employee refresher training as needed.
• Lead Environmental Education Program (BEEP) and develop relationships for community involvement through the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) outdoor classroom.
• Lead and maintain ISCC certification, South Carolina Environmental Excellence Program (EEP), Wildlife and Industry Together (W.A.I.T.), 100% Zero Waste to Landfill and South Carolina Solar Habitat Program (Certified Silver Level)
• Lead and maintain ISO 14001 certifications.
• Lead and manage on-site contractors responsible for waste and recycling handling and zero waste to landfill management, waste oil collection and Lead and manage on-site contractor responsible for janitorial and process cleaning.

Must Have Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a master's degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Must understand plant processes and associated waste streams. Be able to devise safe and cost-effective ways for waste collection, recycle, transportation and disposal of solid and hazardous waste.
• Should have thorough knowledge of applicable air (Title V), waste (RCRA), and water (SPCC & SWPPP) regulations as applicable waste disposal regulations pertaining to air emissions, wastewater discharges.

Nice to Have Skills and Experience:

• Exp. with ISO 14001 certifications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to influence individuals/groups without a direct reporting relationship to accomplish goals and timelines.