Sr. Environmental Engineer

Baxter • Guayama, PR

17h • Onsite

About The Position

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. As a Sr. Environmental Engineer, you will be a key member of the Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHSS) team, partnering with site leadership, operations, engineering, and regulatory agencies to ensure environmental compliance and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a critical role in maintaining compliance with local, federal, and corporate environmental requirements while supporting the site's sustainability and operational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.
• 5-8 years of environmental compliance experience in a manufacturing or regulated industry environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Comprehensive understanding of cGMP, FDA, and EHSS requirements.
• Experience with environmental permits, compliance reporting, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent technical writing, reporting, and recordkeeping abilities.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business software applications.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
• Ability and willingness to travel outside Puerto Rico as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Experience supporting wastewater treatment systems, air compliance programs, and Risk Management Program (RMP) initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute activities required to ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations and corporate standards.
• Develop, engineer, implement, and manage environmental programs and projects that improve the facility's environmental compliance and performance.
• Support the facility in maintaining compliance with permits and regulations issued by agencies including PRASA, DNER, EPA, and the Department of Health (DOH).
• Prepare, review, and submit environmental reports and documentation required by regulatory agencies and corporate programs, including ISO 14001 standards.
• Identify, investigate, and implement opportunities to improve environmental compliance and operational performance, including wastewater treatment plant operations, Risk Management Program (RMP) requirements, air permit compliance, and other environmental systems.
• Prepare, review, and update environmental investigations, corrective actions, and compliance-related documentation.
• Coordinate and manage environmental inspections, audits, and regulatory visits, serving as the primary liaison with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and other functional groups to assess and implement equipment, process, and facility changes while ensuring environmental compliance.
• Develop project goals, objectives, timelines, and performance measures, and provide regular updates to the EHSS Director regarding project status and results.
• Monitor new and emerging environmental regulations and communicate potential operational impacts, compliance risks, and improvement opportunities to facility leadership.
• Support environmental projects by collecting and analyzing data, maintaining project documentation, conducting employee training, and providing technical guidance.
• Maintain accurate environmental records and ensure timely completion of all regulatory and corporate requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage
• Vision Plan
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
• insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• paid holidays
• paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
• family and medical leaves of absence
• paid parental leave
• commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• childcare benefits

What This Job Offers

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