Environmental Engineer

constellium•Muscle Shoals, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Engineer participates in the effort of establishing and maintaining a safe and healthful environment and culture for all employees, customers, visitors, and other community stakeholders to Constellium-Muscle Shoals site. Recommends, develops, and implements appropriate programs and activities that enhance the environmental awareness and compliance of employees, and contractors, as well as minimizes Constellium’s exposure to loss. Ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the site waste processes. Leads the sustainability process at Muscle Shoals focusing efforts on general environmental, sustainable product procurement, waste elimination, toxicity reduction, energy and water improvement initiatives.

Requirements

BS in technical discipline preferably in environmental engineering, environmental science, or related discipline and 4 years of relevant work experience; in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED and 7+ years of relevant work experience
Working knowledge of hazardous materials, Air and Water regulatory compliance; strong emphasis in waste including sustainability and waste minimization and reuse.
Demonstrated functional/technical expertise and experience in other environmental competencies such as air and water regulatory compliance, waste management, including associated permitting.
Ability to read and interpret complex regulations and to work with site to ensure compliance.
Environmental regulatory knowledge in air, water and solid/hazardous waste.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, achieving results on time and ability to influence/negotiate with others at various levels of the organization and with regulatory agencies
Ability to work effectively with operations, technical and maintenance personnel and to positively interact with other environmental professionals and the business to maximize results.
Ability to take initiative, self-manage, identify what is needed and take effective action to bring change and lead/implement change while maintaining Constellium values.
Experience in inspecting for hazardous materials and understanding processes which can produce hazardous wastes and hazardous air pollutants.
Good interpersonal relationship skills.
Experience in profiling, manifesting, and shipping of waste.
Result orientation, accountability, negotiation, problem solving, project and change management, and team working/building
Shows the initiative/self-drive needed to seek out and manage company risks.
Good communication, high level of autonomy, collaboration and interpersonal skills are equally important
Perform, understand and communicate detailed information analysis and evaluation, and have a good track record working effectively within a team-based environment
Ability to work in cross-organizational and multi-functional teams
Proficiency in computer programs / software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, Power Point, SAP
The successful candidate must pass a drug screen as well as undergo a background screen which includes, but is not limited to, criminal, employment, and education verifications.
Current Hazardous Waste Operations 40-hour certification or the ability to obtain within the first 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Knowledge of federal, state, and local waste permitting requirements and regulations.
Provide support on Clean Water Act, NPDES and Clean Air Act permits, Spill Prevention Controls and Countermeasures (SPCC, Storm Water Pollution Prevention, RCRA, and groundwater protection
Assist in compliance efforts for operations adherence to Clean Air Act, MACT Standards, Title V permitting or other air operating permits, calculations of emissions inventories, air emission reduction initiatives, and other associated air program requirements.
Investigate employee complaints concerning exposure to hazardous materials or air pollutants; prepare, review, and update environmental investigation reports.
Assist in management of all site waste generation, waste storage areas, and waste disposal activities including preparation of waste characterization forms.
Participate in site waste minimization and pollution prevention programs.
Drive compliance activities with respect to regulatory and corporate requirements
Maintain accurate records related to chemical inventories, complaint investigations, and shipments of hazardous wastes
Work with external consultants to perform modeling analysis and other tasks as needed.
Keep informed of current and proposed regulations related to program areas assigned
Design projects leading to environmental protection, such as water reclamation facilities, air pollution control systems, and operations that convert waste to energy.
Obtain, update, and maintain plans, permits, and standard operating procedures
Provide technical support for environmental remediation projects and legal actions
Analyze scientific data and do quality-control checks to correct malfunctioning equipment
Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs
Inspect facilities and programs to ensure compliance with environmental regulations
Evaluate significance of hazards and determine proper disposal and management methods
Assist with other program activities as needed, including but not limited to water, air, and waste.
Maintain oversight of site hazardous storage area and compliance to regulations.