Lead Environmental Engineer

Job Summary

This position reports to the Plant Engineer, all engineering functions roll up to this manager. Prepares permits and collects permit data associated with mining which include but are not limited to: Title V Air Permit, Industrial Wastewater Permits (NPDES) and Stormwater Permits. Must develop relationships and develop support of plant staff which are integral to environmental compliance and special projects for air and wastewater quality, storm water management, greenhouse gas emissions, and environmental audits. Respond to emergency situations such as spills and accidental discharges, calling for coordinating services of emergency, fire, and spill response teams (must be on-call at all times).

Responsibilities

• Develops relationships and supports plant staff for environmental compliance and special projects.
• Responds to emergency situations involving spills and accidental discharges.
• Works with various departments to gather future production plans and changes.
• Collects data and maintains required records on air emission inventories, discharge monitoring reports (DMR), and waste management.
• Establishes schedules and methods for providing environmental compliance and regulatory services.
• Participates in new hire orientation training and reviews/update annual all employee refresher training as needed.
• Leads Environmental Education Program (BEEP) and develops relationships for community involvement through the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) outdoor classroom.
• Maintains ISCC certification, South Carolina Environmental Excellence Program (EEP), Wildlife and Industry Together (W.A.I.T.), 100% Zero Waste to Landfill and South Carolina Solar Habitat Program (Certified Silver Level) certifications.
• Manages on-site contractors responsible for waste and recycling handling, zero waste to landfill management, waste oil collection, and janitorial and process cleaning.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a master's degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Understand plant processes and associated waste streams.
• Devise safe and cost-effective ways for waste collection, recycle, transportation, and disposal of solid and hazardous waste.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable air (Title V), waste (RCRA), and water (SPCC & SWPPP) regulations as applicable waste disposal regulations pertaining to air emissions, wastewater discharges.

Qualifications

• Must understand plant processes and associated waste streams.
• Be able to devise safe and cost-effective ways for waste collection, recycle, transportation and disposal of solid and hazardous waste.
• Should have thorough knowledge of applicable air (Title V), waste (RCRA), and water (SPCC & SWPPP) regulations as applicable waste disposal regulations pertaining to air emissions, wastewater discharges.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to influence individuals/groups without a direct reporting relationship to accomplish goals and timelines.