Environmental Engineer – TNT Plant Commissioning & Operations

Be part of the commissioning and startup of a brand-new TNT manufacturing plant in Graham, Kentucky. This is a unique opportunity to work with new technology and equipment, shape the plant’s long-term success, and grow with the site for years to come.

About the company

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in commercial explosives—helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Develop material mass balances for new processes to support emissions inventories, waste minimization, and process optimization.
• Develop and lead Title V air permitting activities, including emissions calculations, permit modifications, deviation reporting, and regulatory reviews.
• Manage NPDES wastewater discharge compliance, including sampling plans, DMR reporting, stormwater program oversight, and corrective action development.
• Oversee industrial sewer discharge permits, ensuring compliance with pretreatment standards, local limits, and surcharge programs.
• Serve as the primary technical contact during regulatory inspections, audits, and agency communications (EPA, state environmental agencies, POTWs).
• Conduct root-cause investigations for discrepancies in chemical usage, emissions, or waste generation.
• Support process changes, new equipment installations, and chemical substitutions to ensure environmental compliance and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical oversight for onsite water and wastewater treatment systems, including chemical dosing, filtration, sludge handling, and biological treatment (if applicable).
• Optimize treatment performance to improve effluent quality, reduce operating costs, and maintain permit compliance.
• Prepare and review environmental reports including TRI, Tier II, emissions inventories, DMRs, and internal KPIs. Ensure accuracy and defensibility of environmental calculations, sampling data, and documentation.
• Mentor process engineers and environmental specialists; provide training on environmental regulations and process systems.
• Serve as the site environmental leader following commissioning, maintaining ongoing compliance with all applicable environmental permits, regulations, and company standards.
• After commissioning, transition into a long-term site environmental leadership position, with responsibility for maintaining and continuously improving the environmental performance of the operating TNT facility.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or similar field preferred.
• 5+ years of environmental engineering in industrial, chemical manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience with Title V, NPDES, and LDAR, industrial pretreatment, and environmental reporting programs.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in mass balance development, emissions calculations, and process modeling.
• Working knowledge of water/wastewater treatment systems and pollution control technologies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience with RCRA hazardous waste programs, emergency planning and Clean Air and Clean Water Act preferred.
• Ability to work onsite 5 days a week.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and team player.

Benefits

• 3 weeks vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days.
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available.
• Matching 401K.
• A generous tuition reimbursement program.
• Generous paid parental leave.

Company values

• Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere.
• Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward.
• Think Customer. Everyone. Every day.
• Treat the Business as our Own.
• Care for the Community & our Environment.
• Challenge & Improve the Status Quo.
• Deliver on our Promises.