Environmental (EHS) Engineer - Waste Water

Howmet Aerospace • Whitehall, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Whitehall Operation in Whitehall, Michigan, is hiring an Environmental Health and Safety Engineer to join the location’s EHS team. The role focuses primarily on wastewater and stormwater operations, reporting, and compliance, and may spend up to 75% of its time on environmental projects. The engineer supports Howmet’s EHS goals, continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship while helping the operation meet sustainability objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of environmental experience in manufacturing or a similar environment.
• Prior experience writing wastewater permits, monitoring compliance, reporting, and managing stormwater.
• Experience supporting health and safety programs.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of environmental experience in manufacturing or a similar environment.
• Experience with wastewater and stormwater operations, reporting, and compliance.
• Certified Industrial Stormwater Operator or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.
• Experience with spreadsheets and technical applications.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret EHS regulations, standards, technical reports, and data.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and employees.
• Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, State of Michigan, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a culture aligned with Howmet’s EHS goals and objectives and drive continuous EHS improvement.
• Manage, direct, coach, lead, and motivate plant personnel to achieve EHS goals safely and on time.
• Assist with developing and implementing EHS programs and activities to achieve and maintain regulatory compliance and meet Howmet policies, standards, and procedures.
• Manage environmental issues, permits, and regulatory reporting for air, wastewater, stormwater, chemicals, and waste disposal and recycling, including timely and accurate compliance records.
• Develop and execute management systems that support environmental stewardship and compliance with Howmet and government requirements.
• Lead environmental permit reviews and interface with regulatory agencies.
• Maintain required records and documents.
• Evaluate production and equipment changes to ensure environmental requirements are maintained or improved.
• Develop and deliver EHS compliance training.
• Manage or conduct hands-on monitoring and measurement.
• Lead cross-functional teams on environmental improvement projects while ensuring no adverse health or safety risk.
• Evaluate processes to optimize, minimize, or eliminate waste and reduce water use, supporting sustainability goals and best practices.
• Lead contractor management of the wastewater treatment and discharge program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, including FSA and HSA account options.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) plans with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans.
• Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage.
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level