EHS Consultant

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD

From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.

Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we’re collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries—one improvement at a time.

Chemours is seeking an Environmental Engineer/Scientist to join our growing Advanced Performance Material team! This position will report directly to the Site Environmental Manager at our Deepwater, NJ & Parlin, NJ location.

The Environmental Consultant is responsible to provide strategic leadership and program management for focused environmental programs. The Consultant will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, corporate policies, standards and guidelines, and site-specific requirements.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide technical guidance, expertise, and leadership as a site environmental resource for environmental and sustainability related programs, issues and concerns affecting Chemours Chambers Works site.

• Support permitting strategies and efforts for current operations and potential growth opportunities at the site. This will include the preparation and participation in permit applications, modifications and renewals

• Develop and maintain a good relationship with the regulatory agencies including New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) and local regulatory groups.

• Manage environmental report preparation and submittals including but not limited to Air Emission Statements, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reports, Community Right-to-Know (CRTK) reports, NJDEP Release and Pollution Prevention Report (RPPR), NJDEP Pollution Prevention (P2) Planning Report, and Green House Gas (GHG) monitoring reports 

• Provide guidance and support water and waste compliance efforts to demonstrate adherence to RCRA, Clean Water Act, Water Allocation, Chemical Weapons Convention Act, and Chemical Diversion and Trafficking Act

• Provide guidance and support air compliance efforts to demonstrate adherence to Clean Air Act, New Source Review, New Source Performance Standards, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants requirements and applicable MACT Standard requirements

• Support regulatory reporting requirements for site air programs including Annual Air Emissions Statement, Annual and Semi-Annual Compliance Reports, Miscellaneous Organic NESHAPS (MON) and NJ VOC LDAR Reports, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting Rule, NJ/EPA Refrigerant Management Program, Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE) MACT, Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Program, Remediation MACT, Benzene Waste NESHAPs, Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations (OSWRO) MACT, American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, Chemours Sustainability Reporting and Federal/state industrial refrigeration regulations.

• Participate in audits or other interactions with federal and state environmental agencies and respond to requests or notifications from environmental agencies 

• Drive practical enforceability for permit terms and translate permit requirements into practical terms for Operations.

• Complete environmental regulation applicability determinations and document the determination for future reference.

• Drive compliance activities with respect to regulatory and corporate requirements, routine, and non-routine activities such as environmental impact assessments of operations projects or process changes

• Participate in Corporate focus groups on regulatory impacts of proposed and promulgated rules.

• Drive accountability daily, for corporate goals established and translate those goals into practical potential actions for the Operations group.

• Lead and/or participate in investigation of environmental incidents and implement system improvements to reduce potential for future events

• Lead and participate in 1st party environmental audits, RC14001 EHS audits and site(s) 2nd party environmental audits

• Participate in internal and external industry coalitions and stakeholder groups. Keep site and management informed of regulatory changes that would impact the facility.

The following is required for this role:

• Bachelors degree in a technical discipline preferably in chemical or environmental engineering, or a scientific discipline preferably in chemistry, geology, or environmental science, or related discipline, or a minimum of 5 – 7 years of work experience in an environmental capacity within the manufacturing industry 

• Experience with environmental regulations and compliance requirements

• Experience in the development/preparation of environmental permits (Title V, NJPDES, RCRA, water allocation, etc.)

• Experience with RCMS, RC14001 and ISO14001 requirements on operating facilities.

The following is preferred for this role:

• Experience with New Jersey Regulations

• Experience working in a chemical manufacturing facility

• Experience with environmental management software including Emission Master, LeakDas, and EtQ Reliance

• Experience with TSCA, RMP and NJ TCPA programs

• Experience in preparation of Waste Characteristic evaluations for waste management

• Experience influencing/negotiating with others at various levels of the organization and with regulatory agencies

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Days

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. And we’re proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®.

 Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

Chemours is an E-Verify employer

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

Pay Range (in local currency):

$93,184.00 - $145,600.00

Chemours Level:

25

Annual Bonus Target:

8%

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."