Environmental Engineer, Air

The Chemours•Parkersburg, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chemours is seeking an Environmental Engineer to join its Environmental Department at the Parkersburg, West Virginia location. The role reports directly to the Environmental Compliance Manager and provides strategic leadership and program management for assigned environmental programs, with a primary focus on air compliance at the Washington Works site. It also provides general support for air, water, waste, and other environmental regulatory and internal program requirements. The position provides technical guidance and leadership on air-related matters; manages the site's Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Program; supports compliance with environmental permits and regulations; and helps Operations interpret requirements and put them into practice. The role supports air permitting, emissions inventories, regulatory reporting, agency interactions, audits, incident investigations, and environmental improvement efforts. It also participates in corporate regulatory initiatives and audit programs. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific discipline and at least 5–7 years of environmental experience in manufacturing. The stated pay range is $110,544–$172,725, with an annual bonus target of 11%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, preferably chemical engineering, or in a scientific discipline such as chemistry, geology, or environmental science, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 5–7 years of work experience in an environmental capacity within the manufacturing industry.
Experience with air regulations and compliance requirements at an operating facility.
Experience with RCMS and ISO 14001 requirements at operating facilities.
Experience involving training in Root Cause Failure Investigation for environmental events.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated functional and technical expertise and experience in other environmental competencies, including air and water regulatory compliance and waste management with associated permitting.
Experience managing Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) programs, with exposure to applicable federal and state rules.
Experience with environmental reporting, including SARA 312/313, Air Emission Inventory, CERCLA, TRI, AEI, and MACT compliance submissions.
Experience developing or preparing air permits, including Minor NSR and Title V permits.
Environmental regulatory knowledge in air.
Experience influencing or negotiating with people at different organizational levels and with regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance, expertise, and leadership as a site environmental resource, particularly on air-related issues affecting Chemours Washington Works.
Manage the site Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Program, including interpreting applicable federal and state rules and providing practical guidance.
Develop LDAR training materials and maintain current educational materials for on-site training groups.
Provide backup operations support for Clean Water Act, NPDES and Clean Air Act permits, SPCC, stormwater pollution prevention and best management practices, and groundwater protection.
Guide and support Operations in complying with Clean Air Act, New Source Review, New Source Performance Standards, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, and applicable MACT requirements.
Guide and participate in applications and renewals for Title V operating permits, construction or modification permits, and permit determinations.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with regulatory agencies and their personnel.
Advise, guide, and participate in preparing air operating permits, calculating emissions inventories, air-emission-reduction initiatives, and related air-program requirements.
Prepare required federal, state, and local agency reports, including SARA 312/313, Title V annual and semi-annual compliance demonstrations, air emissions inventories, greenhouse gas inventories, and hazardous-waste reporting; provide site data for the Corporate Responsibility Commitment.
Participate in audits and interactions with federal and state environmental agencies, and respond to agency requests or notifications.
Prepare for and participate in negotiations concerning permit applications and renewals.
Promote practical enforceability of permit terms and translate permit requirements into practical guidance for Operations.
Complete and document environmental regulatory applicability determinations for future reference.
Drive compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements during routine and non-routine activities, including environmental impact assessments for operational projects or process changes.
Participate in corporate focus groups addressing regulatory impacts of proposed and promulgated rules.
Promote accountability for corporate goals and translate them into practical potential actions for Operations.
Lead or participate in investigations of environmental incidents and implement system improvements to reduce the potential for future events.
Lead and participate in first-party environmental audits, ISO 14001 EMS audits, and site second-party environmental audits.
Participate in corporate-level audit programs as part of the Environmental Staff at a major Chemours plant site.