Sr Environmental Engineer

Kaneka Americas Holding • Pasadena, TX

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About The Position

Kaneka North America is seeking a senior-level, cross-trained environmental professional with multimedia knowledge. The role supports environmental permitting, emissions compliance and reporting, and site waste management. The employee will work closely with other Senior Engineers to provide coverage for critical duties during absences and help balance departmental workloads when needed. The company describes its workplace as people-first and safety-focused, with a culture grounded in respect, teamwork, integrity, trust, quality, and innovation, and opportunities for learning and career growth.

Requirements

• Multimedia environmental knowledge and the ability to work as a cross-trained environmental professional.
• Demonstrate emotional empathy.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and prepare NSR air permit applications as needed.
• Assist with preparation of permit applications across all media.
• Prepare Texas Title V Federal Operating Permits.
• Manage HRVOC and NOx compliance and reporting, including MECT and HECT program compliance.
• Serve as the HRVOC subject matter expert, monitor cooling tower testing, and maintain the QAP.
• Maintain, prepare, and report emissions inventory calculations.
• Manage LDAR compliance.
• Prepare Green House Gas Emissions reports.
• Manage regulatory fee payments, including annual emission fees.
• Prepare TRI, SARA 313, and Tier II reports.
• Maintain NOR and site waste registration with TCEQ as needed.
• Keep waste manifests accurate and up to date.
• Serve as the site waste-management subject matter expert, working with the Environmental Technician to maintain compliance for storage pads, waste hauls, and manifesting.
• Cross-train and coordinate with other Senior Engineers to provide backup coverage for critical duties and help balance departmental work.
• Obtain and maintain certification for visible emissions monitoring via EPA Method 9.
• Develop and maintain compliance systems that feed into routine reporting.
• Prepare emissions event reporting, including upset and maintenance notifications and follow-up.
• Conduct internal audits to assure compliance and participate in external regulatory agency audits.

Benefits

• Opportunities for continuous learning, skill development, and career growth.
• A people-first, safety-focused work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed