Qualifications:
- Position requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or the equivalent environmental engineering/science with related technical and regulatory experience in chemical manufacturing industry.
- Minimum of 3 years (5+ years preferred) of environmental experience in chemical manufacturing, consulting, or regulatory role.
- Experience in compliance with federal and state water quality environmental regulations.
Basic Function:
The Environmental Engineer for Water Programs is responsible for all aspects of compliance with state and federal water regulations and laws:
• Identify, analyze, and implement current and potential water quality regulations including the Clean Water Act (CWA), Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations ensuring compliance with regulatory and business requirements.
• Function as the point of contact with regulatory agencies regarding water programs inquiries, inspections, and enforcement actions to ensure timely and effective resolutions.
• Develop permit renewal applications (LPDES, Biosolids, etc.) and implement permits, programs, training, and procedures to ensure compliance with wastewater discharge limits, stormwater runoff and other water quality permit and standard requirements.
• Communicate and collaborate with onsite Environmental Laboratory personnel to ensure compliance with LPDES sampling and analyses requirements.
• Review projects or significant modifications to determine any water quality program requirements or timely agency notifications as dictated by the project.
• Preparation and timely submittal of compliance reports and/or plans including Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR), the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3), Spill Prevention, Countermeasure, and Control Plans (SPCC-SPC), CWA Hazardous Substances Facility Response Plan (FRP), etc.
• Investigate compliance deviations which exceed allowable levels as set by regulatory agencies. Document follow-up reports to regulatory agencies and facilitate implementation of procedures/projects, as necessary, to preclude recurrence.
• While compliance with water quality programs will be the primary responsibility for this individual, there will be opportunities for cross-functional development and mentoring within the Environmental Team.
• Effectively advocate for the site and business partners with regulatory agency personnel and/or trade associations and communicate compliance requirements with corporate / site leadership.
• Responsible for encouraging/emphasizing sustainability and continuous improvement for the site and business partners. The individual is responsible for championing environmental conscientious actions among employees and for promoting the importance of environmental considerations in plant operations.
Leadership:
• The individual will develop, implement, and train appropriate personnel on permits, programs, and procedures for water quality programs compliance.
• The individual will provide advice and guidance on environmental issues to all departments on a range of issues.
• The individual must be able to direct and negotiate company position with the regulatory agencies, trade associations, and other external entities.
• The individual must stay knowledgeable of ever-changing regulatory developments, regulations, and legislation to make appropriate recommendations.
