Environmental Data and Systems Engineer

About the role

Ergon Inc. seeks a full-time Environmental Data and Systems Engineer to join our Operational Excellence Team. The Corporate Environmental Data and Systems Engineer is responsible for providing enterprise-wide environmental oversight and driving continuous improvement across Ergon's operating companies. This role ensures environmental compliance, ensures data collection standardization and enterprise integration of environmental management and accounting systems, advances operational excellence and environmental performance initiatives, and supports a culture of environmental excellence through technical leadership, governance, and collaboration. The position serves as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor to operations, corporate leadership, and business-unit environmental teams, balancing regulatory compliance, risk reduction, operational efficiency, and long-term environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or Geology from an accredited university in a related field (required)
• Advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in environmental management or compliance within an industrial, manufacturing, or energy-related environment
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations related to air, water, waste, and spill prevention
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and managing inspections

Responsibilities

• Environmental Governance & Oversight
  • Provide corporate-level oversight of environmental programs, performance, and compliance across Ergon operating sites
  • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve environmental policies, standards, and best practices aligned with regulatory requirements and Ergon values
  • Ensure consistent implementation of environmental management systems across the enterprise
  • Serve as project lead on implementation and integration of environmental auditing solutions/applications
  • Support internal and external environmental audits/assessments and track corrective and preventive actions to closure
• Continuous Improvement & Performance Excellence
  • Identify opportunities for environmental performance improvement, risk reduction, and cost efficiency
  • Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives related to emissions, waste, water, energy, and resource management
  • Analyze environmental performance metrics and trends; develop dashboards and reports for leadership review
  • Benchmark Ergon's environmental practices against industry standards and peers
• Technical & Regulatory Support
  • Serve as a technical resource on federal, state, and local environmental regulations
  • Support operating companies with permitting strategies, regulatory interpretations, and compliance solutions
  • Assist with environmental risk assessments, management of change reviews, and capital project evaluations
  • Collaborate with Regulatory Advisor to provide guidance on emerging environmental regulations and potential business impacts
• Collaboration & Culture
  • Partner with site environmental, operations, engineering, and environmental teams to drive alignment and shared accountability
  • Support training and awareness initiatives to strengthen environmental knowledge and ownership across the organization
  • Foster a proactive, prevention-focused environmental culture that integrates environmental excellence into daily operations
• Strategic Initiatives & Sustainability