Environmental Engineer

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Mapleton, IL
In-Office
92K-153K Annually
3D Printing • Chemical
The Role

What we offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:
https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/

EHS professional is responsible for environmental compliance and the environmental management system.

RESPONSIBILTIES

  • Maintain the Master Reporting/Tracking Schedule for the site to ensure that deadlines and compliance requirements are met.
  • Duties include management of Hazardous Waste, including weekly inspections, scheduling of shipments, and proper profiling of all waste streams on site.
  • Prepare for, participate in, and assist with correcting findings from corporate and government audits/inspections.
  • Participate in the management of change process for the site, evaluating how proposed changes may impact EHS.
  • Communicate with internal and external experts regarding compliance topics
  • Generate/review monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual air, water, and waste compliance reports for submission to Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), Greater Peoria Sanitary District (GPSD), United State Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), and Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS)
  • Oversee the activities of associates involved in EHSS. Monitor data entry by production and EHSS support personnel to ensure compliance and completion of work responsibilities and communicate to appropriate management personnel when issues arise.
  • Facilitate reviews of compliance programs with production and EHSS personnel to insure that monitoring and evaluation are occurring, as required and to insure timely response to non-compliant situations.
  • Provide EHS training to the site as needed for environmental topics.
  • Oversee and verify all waste water, stormwater, and drinking water samples are taken properly and sent to the laboratories in the proper timing.
  • Monitor and evaluate sample results reported by labs to ensure that the correct data is requested and received, and that recordkeeping is complete in support of required compliance reporting.
  • Reports and/or presents environmental KPI’s (recycling, waste reduction, energy usage, water consumption, compliance) and key accomplishments to Senior Management (local and corporate)
  • Provide support for the Health and Safety programs such as incident investigation, root cause analysis, Industrial Hygiene program, and Joint Health & Safety.
  • Develop strategic improvement plans to reduce the Environmental impact of the Mapleton Site.
  • Maintain the Site Mapleton Emergency Response Plan (MERP), Facility Response Plan (FRP), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC),  Risk Management Plan (RMP), National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES),  Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Illinois Department of Public Health Water Testing (IDPH), Title V Air Permit Application, Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), Green House Gas Monitoring Rule Requirements Report (GHG MRR), and Greater Peoria Sanitary District (GPSD) permits and compliance programs.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

  • Bachelor degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental/Chemical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or Other Science (Chemistry, Biology, Geology, etc.)
  • Professional Certification in an environmental discipline (CHMM, ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.) is preferred.

Experience:

  • 5-10 years of experience in EHSS, preferably in chemical manufacturing facility.

Skills:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulatory requirements
  • Experience with permitting process for Title V, NPDES, RCRA and waste water discharge
  • Experience with regulatory reporting.
  • Experience with Hazardous waste management
  • Audit and regulatory authority interaction experience.
  • Working knowledge of problem solving tools and root cause analysis.
  • Experience with training and coaching EHS topics for all levels of the organization.
  • Proficient with technology including Microsoft Office Products, SAP, Outlook, and internet sites required for compliance reporting

Summary Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).

Pay Range: $91,900 - $153,100

Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines.  Benefits included, but not limited to:

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off plan
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach.  Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Your Application
 

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Emma Martinez [C]

Company is

Evonik Corporation

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