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Ecovyst, Inc. · 1 day ago

Environmental Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Ecovyst, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Engineer to be based at their Houston, Texas plant. The role involves providing compliance support for manufacturing sites and ensuring adherence to environmental regulations while promoting health and safety improvements.

Chemicals

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Adrienne DiMino-Forbes

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively and work in a collaborative fashion with all functions of the business, operations, and maintenance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and support business growth/initiatives

Be visible by ing field and site inspections to enforce adherence to laws, regulations and employer policies governing environmental compliance and responsible operating practices

Work with site leadership to problem solve and ensure sustainable systems are implemented/maintained for compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations

Serve as a facility liaison with regulatory agencies during inspections and/or regulatory negotiations

Monitor regulatory developments and collaborate with site/HS&E team members to develop/implement solutions when needed

Promote continuous health, safety, and environmental (HS&E) improvement by participation in site meetings, incident investigations, training, and HS&E compliance auditing

Assist as needed in investigation of incidents and non-compliance events to determine contributing factors and recommend remedial actions to prevent reoccurrence

Ensure proper communication of all incidents/non-compliance events consistent with corporate procedures

Apply health, safety, environment, and security (HSES) management systems to conform to standards, such as RC14001 ® :2023

Additional responsibilities and changes in responsibilities may be made at the discretion of the Eco Services’ Director of Environment and Sustainability and the Ecovyst VP of Environment & Sustainability

Qualification

Environmental EngineeringRegulatory ComplianceHealthSafetyEnvironment (HS&E)Manufacturing ExperienceTechnical InterpretationProblem SolvingChange ManagementMatrix Environment ExperienceInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

BS in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, or related scientific field

2 or more years of environmental experience in a manufacturing environment (related intern experience of 2 years or less will be taken into account)

Strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills. Must be proficient in serving as a change agent within the manufacturing environment and working with site management and HS team members to improve overall HS&E performance

Knowledge of relevant regulations, with emphasis on relevant local, state and federal environmental regulations specific to Eco Services manufacturing operations would be a plus

Must be an independent, self-motivated individual with the ability to multi-task and administer a broad range of duties including: providing timely resolution of issues that arise, counseling/coaching operations personnel, and providing technical interpretation of policies and procedures

Ability to perform physical inspections of manufacturing areas, warehouses, utility spaces, and construction sites

Ability to proactively address complex regulatory issues and work with site personnel to implement sustainable solutions

Ability to work in a matrix environment and influence/motivate diverse teams to achieve a unified goal. Ability to provide flexible judgment and solutions to concerns and/or opportunities

Ability to travel 10% of the time