Environmental Engineer

Location: Juárez, Nuevo León

Opportunity Kohler Sanimex

BASIC FUNCTION

Reporting directly to the Manager - EHS & Security, this position is responsible for ensuring full compliance with environmental control requirements and regulations across the entire site. The role encompasses the oversight and management of key environmental aspects, including air emissions, hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, wastewater treatment, and landfill operations. Additionally, the position plays a crucial role in supporting the company’s sustainability initiatives and driving continuous improvement in environmental performance.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

•Ensure the site’s compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

•Coordinate and manage the site’s air emissions monitoring and reporting programs, ensuring the timely and accurate submission of all required data.

•Oversee the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, ensuring adherence to both regulatory standards and company policies.

•Manage wastewater treatment processes across the site and coordinate the preparation and submission of wastewater discharge reports.

•Supervise landfill operations with a focus on waste minimization and diversion strategies, ensuring efficient and compliant practices.

•Develop and maintain comprehensive site-wide waste generation reports, analyzing trends to identify opportunities for waste reduction.

•Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of environmental control policies established by the organization, ensuring alignment with broader corporate objectives.

•Prepare and submit the annual air emissions and landfill reports for the site, ensuring they are accurate and compliant with all regulatory requirements.

•Design, implement, and monitor programs aimed at preventing, controlling, or eliminating unsafe environmental conditions, ensuring their effectiveness post-implementation.

•Act as an instructor in training sessions on environmental practices, regulations, and company policies, ensuring that staff are well-informed and compliant.

•Provide environmental orientation to new hires, ensuring they understand their responsibilities and the company’s environmental goals.

•Maintain and report on Sustainability Metrics (such as fresh water usage, net waste, and energy consumption) for the site, aligning with corporate sustainability targets.

•Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety roles and responsibilities specific to this position (refer to the Responsibilities Chart by Position).

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS

Supervisory Relationships:

•Reports directly to the Manager - EHS & Security.

Organizational Relationships:

•Engage regularly with Production, Maintenance, and other key departments to coordinate and implement environmental management activities across the site.

External Relationships:

•Maintain occasional contact with federal, state, and local environmental inspectors, as well as with external consultants and service providers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

A bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or a related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 4 - 6 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, with responsibilities focused on environmental compliance and safety management.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience with environmental management software.

•Strong understanding of environmental regulations and sustainability practices.

•Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable plans.

•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively train and educate others.

•Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) is preferred.

TRAITS AND BEHAVIORS:

Critical:

•Detail-oriented and proactive, with the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

•Strong problem-solving skills, with a talent for developing innovative solutions to complex environmental challenges.

•Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and responsibility.

Supporting:

•Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

•Persuasive communication skills to effectively advocate for environmental initiatives and secure organizational buy-in.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

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