Environmental Engineer
Apply now »Date: Sep 19, 2024
Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 64406
Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.
We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.
Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.
Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with:
- Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
- Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
- Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
- Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
- Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
Purpose of the Position:
The Environmental Engineer will report to the EH&S Manager and is accountable for evaluating, designing, implementing, and maintaining environmental programs that are consistent with applicable regulations (ISO 14001, corporate Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) standards, internal management system standards, and industry best management practices).
Key Tasks:
- Maintains current knowledge of federal, state, and local EH&S regulations impacting air, water, and waste.
- Oversee all monitoring, reporting and recordkeeping systems for compliance assurance.
- Direct and guide the implementation of the environmental management system (ISO 14001 system).
- Execute tasks as defined in the facility’s EMS.
- Direct environmental assessments and resulting mitigation activities that will identify, evaluate, and prevent non-compliance conditions and acts.
- Interface with a team of engineers and a variety of facility employees daily.
- Maintain conformance with all corporate environmental standards and expectations.
- Participate in development and deployment of emergency services, facility auditing, incident investigation, potential problem exploration, potential hazard assessments, risk assessments and others.
- Provide training on policies and procedures with the workforce to ensure uniform compliance regarding environmental initiatives.
- Comprehend impact of manufacturing process and equipment as it applies to environmental impacts and compliance.
- Comprehend environmental permit needs and data generated to prepare permits.
- Guide dangerous goods program for the facility.
- Coordinate reporting, tracking, and trends of environmental incidents.
- Ensure that environmental performance is conveyed to the facility employees.
- Provide input to Management to set short and long term goals for environmental improvements.
- Sponsors the EH&S Manager with the development of annual plans including goals, objectives, targets, training, audits, etc.
Work Hours:
- Standard Hours (Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm)
- Managing a 24/7 plant structure, so occasional off-hours work when needed.
Education & Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related subject.
- Minimum of 3 years of environmental experience.
- Knowledge of EPA regulations – CAA, CWA, RCRA, SPCC, and EPCRA.
- Broad comprehension of environmental rules and regulations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Intermediate level of knowledge using standard Microsoft desktop applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook).
Desired Skills:
- Benchmark Gensuite data platform.
- SharePoint.
Soft Skills:
- Strong social skills.
- Effective at speaking across varying payroll levels.
- Ability to listen to and gain process comprehension from supervisors, peers, and operators.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $70,047.00 - $96,315.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.
Corning Puts YOU First!
We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.
- Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
- Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
- Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
- Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
- Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.
Nearest Major Market: Saginaw