Principal Environmental Safety Engineer

Thatcher Company, Inc. • Salt Lake City, UT

23h • Onsite

About The Position

At Thatcher Chemical facilities across the nation, our manufacturing teams create the essential chemistries, processes, and solutions that support clean water, safe environments, reliable infrastructure, and critical industries. From production and quality to logistics and distribution, your precision, dedication, and commitment to continuous improvement help transform raw materials and innovative science into real-world solutions. Your purpose-driven work plays a vital role in protecting public health, supporting communities, and shaping a safer, more sustainable future. Join Thatcher as a Principal EHS Engineer. This position supports the department in assuring company compliance with state and federal environmental laws dealing with hazardous waste, water, and air, including but not limited to: OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP), RCRA Large Quantity Generator (LQG), Air and Storm Water permits. This position will be up to 20% travel to our satellite locations depending on need.

Requirements

• Experience in an industrial plant environment.
• Four-year degree from an accredited University in an applicable field with 10+ years of experience in the field.
• Proven ability to lead and influence a positive health and safety culture.
• Ability to communicate in both written and verbal forms in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to quickly assimilate information, follow through, and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to "own" the position and address the details required to be effective in the position.
• Good at prioritizing multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Team player with a great attitude.
• Preferred working knowledge of the following is required: PSM / RMP
• Preferred working knowledge of the following is required: DOT HazMat
• Preferred working knowledge of the following is required: OSHA (HazCom, LCP. Etc.)
• Preferred working knowledge of the following is required: RCRA Solid Waste
• Preferred working knowledge of the following is required: Wastewater/Stormwater

Nice To Haves

• Chemical/Environmental Engineer degree preferred.
• Preferred working knowledge of the following is preferred: Tier II Reporting
• Preferred working knowledge of the following is preferred: TRI Reporting
• Preferred working knowledge of the following is preferred: NDEP/ADEQ Regulations
• Preferred working knowledge of the following is preferred: DHS requirements

Responsibilities

• Supports the department in assuring company compliance with state and federal environmental laws dealing with hazardous waste, water, and air, including but not limited to: OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM). EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP). RCRA Large Quantity Generator (LQG). Air and Storm Water permits.
• Maintain a current working knowledge of EHS regulations & understand how they impact business.
• Accurately complete and revise regulatory reporting requirements and permit applications.
• Interact with agency contacts & participate in or lead on-site visit or inspections from EHS regulatory personnel.
• Perform EHS inspections, self-assessments, audits and assist in corrective action creation and closure.
• Conduct site safety training.
• Conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Monitor life critical permit and job safety analysis programs.
• Review and edit safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform assigned functions under limited to no supervision.

Benefits

• 100% company-funded Profit Sharing Plan (up to 25% of salary annually)
• 401 (k) with traditional and Roth contribution options
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, HSA/FSA, 3+ weeks of PTO, and paid holidays
• Education reimbursement and ongoing professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees