Environmental Engineer

Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering, the Environmental Engineer will oversee the efficient, compliant, and safe mechanical and environmental operation of the facility. This role supports plant operations by ensuring all facility mechanical systems are repaired and maintained, recommends and oversees new construction and/or installation projects, and administers ISO standards and relevant environmental regulations (TCEQ / EPA / etc.).

About the Company

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. With internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks, PACCAR designs and manufactures high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks, advanced diesel engines, and provides customized financial services, information technology, and truck parts.

Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, is headquartered in McKinney, TX, and performs assembly, light manufacturing, and distribution for PACCAR truck plants and the aftermarket. With over forty years of experience, Dynacraft provides high-quality components, subassemblies, and specialized services from facilities in Louisville, KY, and McKinney, TX.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of audits for recertification/surveillance of the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
• Manages, tracks, and records compliance requirements per all Company and Federal, State, and local regulatory standards.
• Serves as liaison with City and State officials to ensure facility compliance with current code regulations.
• Documents and retains all regulatory agency correspondence per Document Retention Policy.
• Responsible for proper storage and disposal of hazardous materials and waste; trains, labels, stores, transports, and disposes of hazardous materials in compliance with regulations.
• Works with licensed vendors to ensure disposal of hazardous materials to licensed disposal facilities.
• Conducts and coordinates third-party audits of facility and environmental systems; reports unsafe or substandard conditions and/or environmental violations, makes recommendations, and oversees corrections.
• Updates and maintains environmental training materials and records; provides site-specific hazard awareness environmental training to employees.
• Participates in planning and forecasting facility needs for expansion and improvements; suggests improvements impacting safety, quality, and productivity.
• Requests bids for services and makes recommendations for contractors based on qualifications and cost-benefit analysis.
• Communicates with other departments on required support, facility-impacted projects, and seasonal facility adjustments.
• Orders repair work and manages and schedules maintenance services; supervises contractors performing work in the facility.
• Communicates issues and problems to the Facilities Manager and plant management team as needed.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in Environmental, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline.
• Minimum of two years of environmental management/auditing/assessment/control experience.
• Minimum of two years of manufacturing and/or distribution experience.
• One year or more of MRO and BPO experience desired.
• Knowledge in SAP Warehouse Management preferred.
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training desired.
• 40-hr HAZWOPER Certification desired.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate independently with minimal guidance while contributing positively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, flexible, and capable of handling high-volume operation pressures.
• Proficient in Microsoft products such as MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; experience in MS Access desired.
• Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Competencies

• Act with Integrity
• Adjust to Your Environment
• Aim for Success
• Communication Skills
• Demonstrate Adaptability
• Drive for Results
• Influence Others
• Think Strategically
• Use Sound Judgment / Business Acumen

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match.
• Fully funded pension plan providing monthly benefits after retirement.
• Comprehensive paid time off: minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• Paid short- and long-term disability programs.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more.
• Global Fortune 500 company with growth and development opportunities.
• Work alongside experienced, goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field.