Environmental Engineer

Kimberly-Clark•New Milford, CT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

As an integral part of the Environment and Sustainability (E&S) team, this position supports Kimberly-Clark’s (K-C) commitment to Better Care for a Better World. In this capacity, this position supports and advances specific environmental and sustainability aspects at the facility. This position requires frequent interaction with operations, maintenance, contractors, and environmental service providers. The successful candidate must be comfortable working independently, investigating issues in the field, and learning unfamiliar processes through observation, research, and collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, biology, chemistry, or related field.
One to three years in an environmental, safety, and health role.
Proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel
Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with hourly and leadership staff.
Familiarity of State and Federal regulations pertaining to air, water, waste, and chemical management.

Nice To Haves

Experience in wastewater treatment operations and/ or Title V management.
Strong capabilities with analyzing datasets, using databases and document management systems.

Responsibilities

Compile environmental reports and compliance documentation
Maintain permit files, regulatory records, and environmental databases
Track environmental and sustainability metrics
Coordinate waste disposal, sampling, and contractor/vendor activities
Gather supporting documentation for audits and inspections
Manage environmental calendars, deadlines, and reporting schedules
Assist with invoice processing and vendor management
Support environmental compliance and sustainability program initiatives
Work with operations, facilities, and utilities personnel to improve environmental and sustainability performance.
Support air, waste, water, and chemical management programs with sampling protocol, authoring E&S processes and procedures, and delivering E&S training.
Conduct routine inspections and compliance assessments.
Analyze environmental performance data and identify trends
Assist with permit and regulatory compliance and internal audits.
Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
Collaborate with site leaders to address environmental and occupational safety risks and opportunities effectively.
Adopt and implement site E&S strategies and programs aligned with Global Sustainability Objectives.
Implement standardized systems, processes, platforms, and programs to enhance E&S Performance at the site.
Identify potential hazards, assess risks, and implement preventive measures to mitigate them.
Ensure adherence to local, national regulations, and relevant Global Performance Standards concerning E&S.
Implement initiatives to promote employee well-being and foster a positive E&S culture at the site by supporting leadership mindsets and behaviors prioritizing health, safety, and environmental concerns.
Establish and maintain processes for continuous E&S monitoring and connected checking to proactively address emerging issues.
Stay informed about K-C operations’ best practices and integrate them into the site's E&S efforts and activities.
Collaborate with Segment functional leaders to address E&S risks at the site, including: Risk Management: Identifying potential hazards, assessing risks, and implementing preventative measures to manage/mitigate these risks.
Compliance/Conformance: Regular monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of E&S systems and processes to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
Environment and Safety Culture Leadership: Actively promote and reinforce a positive environment and sustainability culture within the site by exemplifying leadership mindsets and behaviors that prioritize environment and sustainability.
Connected Checking and Monitoring: Oversee the effectiveness of environment and sustainability countermeasures and remedies, making necessary adjustments for continuous improvement.