Senior Environmental Engineer

Norsk Hydro; Des Plaines (IL); Remote; USD 111,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to drive sustainability and compliance initiatives. In this impactful role, you will collaborate with regional and plant personnel to enhance environmental performance and implement programs that minimize risks. You will lead audits, provide technical guidance, and develop training for staff, ensuring adherence to environmental laws and standards. Join a global community dedicated to making a difference in the world through innovative practices and a commitment to a greener future. Your expertise will play a crucial role in shaping sustainable operations across the organization.

Benefits

Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Qualifications

• 7+ years of environmental compliance experience required.
• Strong knowledge of US environmental law is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to assure compliance.
• Conduct environmental audits and inspections to ensure compliance.
• Develop and implement specialized environmental initiatives.

Skills

Environmental Compliance

Problem-Solving

Technical Writing

Data Analysis

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ISO 14001 Environmental Management System

Job description

Senior Environmental Engineer

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.

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.

Location: Remote

• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

Pay Range: $111,132-$152,101

Job Summary:

The Sr. Environmental Engineer works closely with both the region and plant environmental personnel as well as the HSE leaders as needed. The role is designed to improve the functional deployment of environmental compliance performance and sustainability programs through execution of above plant programs across the organization and support the plants and regional staff in key areas of program development and deployment.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum seven (7) years of environmental compliance experience.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience working with regulatory agencies and environmental consultants on environmental permitting activities and projects.
• Must have experience in changing culture and hands on implementation of environmental programs.
• Must demonstrate good investigatory and problem-solving capabilities, using established and effective methods.
• PE, CHMM or CEM is a positive but not required.
• Must possess the skill set to manage environmental projects, programs and develop comprehensive presentations.
• Good knowledge of US environmental law (CA, RCRA, SDWA, CERCLA, TSCA, DOT) required. Understanding of Canadian law is a positive.
• Must have strong technical writing and data analysis skills.
• Must have experience with an ISO 14001 environmental management system.

Job Responsibilities:

• Identifies best practices and support continuous improvement initiatives to assure compliance, minimize the environmental risks of ENA operations and manage environmental impacts for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provides technical guidance, mentoring and ‘boots on the ground’ support to plant personnel on environmental and sustainability initiatives and necessary changes. Understands and works within a ‘Management of Change’ system and holds plants accountable to proper MoC deployment.
• Performs environmental audits and inspects facilities and processes to identify and correct potential issues. Ensures regulatory compliance.
• Assist with the development and implementation of specialized environmental initiatives initiated by plants or above plant with specific focus on business case development for sustainability projects targeting Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions (operationally related). Helps oversee these projects and pulls together reporting of results / impact for the organization.
• Develop, conduct and/or coordinate worker training in areas such as environmental laws and regulations, Aspect & Impact recognition, HSE leadership, and use of HSE processes. Engages shop floor employees.
• Investigates and assists investigation of environmental incidents to determine causes and appropriate corrective and preventative measures.

At Hydro, we care about our People! We care about Safety!

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.

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