Senior Environmental Engineer – Air
LANXESS
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Kalama • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $107,800 - $179,600 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including Clean Water, Waste, Air Quality, Pollution Control, and other applicable standards
- Conduct environmental inspections (e.g., NESHAP FF, generator hours, opacity, Leak Detection and Repair [LDAR]) and perform environmental sampling
- Plan, oversee, and review source testing for plant emission units
- Support key environmental programs, including hazardous waste management, stormwater, and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC)
- Prepare and submit environmental reports to regulatory agencies and maintain online compliance databases
- Collect, track, and analyze environmental data to support compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
- Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies and coordinate ongoing permit renewal processes
- Collaborate with the legal team on permit documentation and compliance matters
- Oversee the site’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting, including energy use, production, and air emissions
- Lead meetings, produce agendas and minutes, and manage communications with the Southwest Clean Air Agency (SWCAA) regarding permits
- Implement and manage construction, NSPR, and BACT permits
- Develop and maintain air-related programs, forecast regulatory changes, and provide training to management and operations teams
- Execute environmental programs, follow established guidelines, and independently resolve issues 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), SPCC, and hazardous waste management
- 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
- Minimum of 80 hours of vacation per year
- 10 paid holidays
- 64 hours of Sick/Personal time per year
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
environmental complianceenvironmental inspectionsenvironmental samplingsource testinghazardous waste managementSpill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC)Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR)Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)data analysisregulatory reporting
Soft Skills
communication skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationleadershiporganizational skills