LANXESS

Senior Environmental Engineer – Waste and Water

LANXESS

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Kalama • Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $107,800 - $147,400 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), Stormwater/NPDES, and other applicable waste and water standards.
  • Conduct environmental inspections (e.g., weekly RCRA container inspections, Satellite Accumulation Point [SAP] audits, wastewater pH monitoring, and Stormwater Best Management Practices [BMPs]) and perform environmental sampling.
  • Plan, oversee, and review wastewater discharge monitoring and waste characterization testing (e.g., TCLP) for plant processes.
  • Support key environmental programs, including hazardous waste management, industrial wastewater pretreatment, and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC).
  • Prepare and submit environmental reports to regulatory agencies (e.g., Discharge Monitoring Reports [DMRs], Biennial Waste Reports) and maintain online compliance databases.
  • Collect, track, and analyze environmental data, such as water consumption, discharge volumes, and waste generation trends, to support compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies (e.g., State Ecology or EPA Regional offices) and coordinate ongoing water and waste permit renewal processes.
  • Collaborate with the legal team on permit documentation, waste disposal contracts, and water discharge compliance matters.
  • Oversee the site’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting, including water intensity, waste diversion, and hazardous waste reduction goals.
  • Lead meetings, produce agendas and minutes, and manage communications with local wastewater authorities and waste regulators regarding permits.
  • Implement and manage Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment and Stormwater General Permits (NPDES).
  • Develop and maintain waste and water-related programs, forecast regulatory changes, and provide training to management and operations teams.
  • Execute environmental programs, follow established guidelines, and independently resolve issues regarding spill response or waste non-conformities when necessary.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
  • Min. 5 years of experience in environmental compliance, preferably in a chemical plant or industrial setting.
  • Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and experience working with regulatory agencies.
  • Experience with Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC), and Hazardous Waste Management (RCRA).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to identify gaps in existing programs and develop solutions to ensure compliance and sustainability.
Benefits
  • Health care - Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO XD
  • Employee Life Insurance - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D
  • Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Disability Coverage - Short-Term and Long-Term
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care and Dependent Care
  • NortonLifeLock device security, online privacy, and identity theft protection
  • Aflac Benefits
  • Legal Assistance Program
  • Retirement Benefits - Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan with Employer Retirement Contribution and Employer Match
  • With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
  • Washington employees who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement accrue a minimum of 80 hours of vacation per year; have 10 paid holidays; and accrue 64 hours of Sick/Personal time per year.
  • Employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement earn time off in accordance with the provisions of the agreement.
  • We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
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Hard Skills & Tools
environmental compliancewastewater discharge monitoringwaste characterization testingenvironmental samplingdata analysisregulatory reportinghazardous waste managementspill responseLeak Detection and Repair (LDAR)Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
Soft Skills
communication skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationleadershiporganizational skills