Staff Environmental Engineer

General Summary

Responsible for managing environmental programs under the Plant & Facilities Engineering Department. Provide management and technical support for all Crayola facilities, properties and utilities for the Stormwater Management Program, Wastewater Treatment Management Program, Air Quality Management Program, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Program, and Pollution Prevention and Contingency (PPC) Management Program. Accountable for ensuring and maintaining compliance in these specific regulatory areas for all of Crayola Operations.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction to manage and sustain the Environmental Management Program Responsibilities for the Plant & Facilities Engineering Depart, with a focus on Crayola facilities in the Lehigh Valley.
• Accountable for Crayola regulatory compliance and facility/operations permitting and compliance for Air Quality, Stormwater, Wastewater, SPCC/PPC Management Programs.
• Permit requirements, monitor, complete inspections, and report on environmental performance metrics for air emissions, wastewater, and stormwater.
• Provide engineering design and support of solutions through system integration, process designs, including support of pollution control systems.
• Maintain environmental records and ensure accurate, timely, and correct submission of environmental monitoring reports, annual reports, permit renewal applications, permit fees, etc.
• Develop Crayola internal and customer-facing environmental programs, including execution, training, and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate environmental considerations into manufacturing processes and projects.
• Lead and manage environmental projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget and quality standards.
• Develop and implement strategies for mitigating environmental issues and risks, including emergency response plans and corrective actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis for environmental incidents and develop action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and audits to identify potential environmental risks and areas for improvement.
• On-call for Environmental Program Support (e.g., emergency response for spills, wastewater treatment system upsets, etc.) to provide emergency response guidance and support for environmental incidents (spills, air quality releases, wastewater treatment plant upsets).
• Liaise with regulatory agency officials/inspectors.
• Manage lease and service agreements associated with contracted services, environmental regulatory / sustainability programs including landfill free, recycling and energy reduction initiatives. Responsible for all MRO agreements with vendors.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience with environmental compliance programs for manufacturing facilities.
• Experience with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) and EPA Air Quality Permits and Air Quality Regulations.
• Experience with PA DEP and EPA Industrial Stormwater Discharge Permits and Regulations.
• Experience with PA DEP and EPA Industrial Pre-Treatment Programs and Discharge Permits and Regulations.
• Experience with EPA SPCC Program and Regulations.
• Experience with PA DEP PPC Program and Regulations.
• Experience Managing Environmental Sampling and Monitoring for Permit Compliance for Industrial Processes.
• Familiar with other prominent EPA and Pennsylvania regulations and program areas such as EPCRA (CRTK/Tier II, TRI), RCRA (hazardous waste, solid waste, recycling), Ozone Depleting Substances, and Greenhouse Gas Reporting.
• Knowledgeable in basic chemistry and biology and able to understand the laboratory reports for environmental samples.
• Able to communicate effectively with regulatory personnel.
• Excellent business depth and knowledge with strong leadership skills.
• 40-HR HAZWOPER Training, 8-Hr Supervisor Training, desirable.

Physical Conditions

• Sit, talk and hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Why Crayola?

• Kid Inspired Culture
• Free Admission to Crayola Experience for Employees
• Community Volunteerism Opportunities
• Annual Bonus Potential for all Full-Time Employees
• Company Matched 401k & Employee Value Sharing Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits for Eligible Employees
• Education Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Grossly Product Discounts Onsite & Online
• Company Sponsored Employee Events
• Discounts on a wide variety of products and services – automotive, electronics, fitness, travel and entertainment
• Green is our favorite color!
• Crayola cares about the environment and responsibly makes the products you love.
• We offer competitive salary, outstanding benefits and the potential for advancement through the use of creative abilities.