Sr. EHS Engineer - Air

Corning Inc.; City of Corning, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

Pension plan

401(k) with company matching

Health benefits

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Performance recognition program

Job summary

Corning is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to lead air quality compliance, permitting, and regulatory reporting at our Sullivan Park site. You will serve as technical lead for air quality programs while collaborating across teams to ensure compliance with federal, state, and corporate requirements.

You will evaluate new processes, manage data and consultants, and support multimedia environmental programs including hazardous waste and wastewater.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, EHS management, engineering, materials science, or related field.
• 5+ years of environmental compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of air emissions compliance, permitting, emissions calculations, ambient air quality modeling, and regulatory reporting.
• Experience supporting multimedia environmental compliance programs.
• Strong writing, communication, analytical, and project leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across diverse teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead site air compliance activities including permitting, reporting, emissions calculations, inspections, monitoring, and regulatory support.
• Evaluate environmental compliance requirements for new and modified processes, equipment, and projects.
• Support multimedia environmental programs including hazardous waste, wastewater, stormwater, TSCA, SPCC, Chemical Bulk Storage, refrigerant management, and ISO 14001 EMS initiatives.
• Manage environmental data, compliance documentation, consultants, and contractor support.
• Partner cross-functionally to integrate environmental requirements into operations, project planning, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Communicate compliance expectations, provide updates to management, and support investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Project leadership

Excel

Word/PowerPoint/Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

Support the Sullivan Park Environmental, Health & Safety and Materials Management team by providing environmental compliance support for process, pilot-scale, and laboratory operations, with primary responsibility for air emissions compliance and regulatory management.This person will serve as the site’s technical lead for air quality compliance, permitting, reporting, and regulatory interpretation while supporting broader multimedia environmental programs and partnering across the site to ensure compliance with federal, state, and corporate requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site air compliance activities including permitting, reporting, emissions calculations, inspections, monitoring, and regulatory support
• Evaluate environmental compliance requirements for new and modified processes, equipment, and projects
• Support multimedia environmental programs including hazardous waste, wastewater, stormwater, TSCA, SPCC, Chemical Bulk Storage, refrigerant management, and ISO 14001 EMS initiatives
• Manage environmental data, compliance documentation, consultants, and contractor support
• Partner cross-functionally to integrate environmental requirements into operations, project planning, and continuous improvement efforts
• Communicate compliance expectations, provide updates to management, and support investigations and corrective actions

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor of Science in environmental science, EHS management, engineering, materials science, or related technical field
• 5+ years of relevant environmental compliance experience
• Strong knowledge of air emissions compliance, permitting, emissions calculations, ambient air quality modeling, regulatory reporting, and applicable federal and state air regulations
• Experience supporting multimedia environmental compliance programs
• Strong technical writing, communication, analytical, problem-solving, and project leadership skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across diverse teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience supporting R&D, pilot plant, laboratory, or manufacturing environments
• Experience managing environmental consultants and compliance projects
• Experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
• Master’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or related technical field

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $88,484.00-$121,666.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability,veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail] .