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Environmental Engineer

Greater Louisville, KY Area

“Sustainable Talent is looking for a seasoned Environmental Engineer to support our client's growing team! This is a W-2 full-time Direct Hire position based in the Greater Louisville, KY area. We offer competitive pay based on factors like experience, education, location, etc. and provide full benefits, PTO, and amazing company culture!”

Summary

The Environmental Engineer is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations within a high-volume automotive die casting facility. This role will lead environmental programs related to air emissions, wastewater, hazardous waste, stormwater, and pollution prevention, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and sustainability in manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance:

  • Monitor, interpret, and ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations (EPA, OSHA, DEQ, etc.) applicable to die casting operations.
  • Prepare and submit required environmental reports (e.g., Tier II, TRI, NPDES, RCRA, SPCC).
  • Oversee environmental permits (air, water, waste) and coordinate renewals, modifications, and inspections.

Air Emissions Management:

  • Manage air quality programs including stack testing, control equipment monitoring, and emission inventories from melting furnaces, casting machines, and finishing operations.

Waste Management:

  • Coordinate handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams including spent foundry sand, slag, dross, machining fluids, and scrap metal.
  • Implement waste reduction strategies and recycling programs.

Water and Wastewater:

  • Oversee the operation and compliance of process wastewater pretreatment systems and stormwater runoff controls.
  • Maintain and optimize treatment processes for cooling water and metal finishing systems.

Sustainability & Pollution Prevention:

  • Develop and lead initiatives to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and minimize environmental footprint of die casting operations.
  • Support ISO 14001 Environmental Management System initiatives.

Auditing & Training:

  • Conduct internal environmental audits and support external audits from regulatory agencies or customers.
    Train employees on environmental compliance, spill response, and best practices.

Incident Investigation:

  • Lead investigations of environmental incidents or spills, ensure corrective actions are implemented, and update protocols as necessary.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

  • 3–5 years of environmental engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in metal casting, die casting, or automotive industry.
  • Strong knowledge of EPA and state environmental regulations.
  • Experience with air permit compliance, waste management, and wastewater treatment in a foundry or casting environment is highly preferred.

Skills:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, environmental data management systems, and permit tracking software.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
    Ability to lead cross-functional teams and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Primarily based in a manufacturing plant environment with regular exposure to high temperatures, molten metal, noise, and industrial equipment.
  • Must be able to wear appropriate PPE and walk through all areas of the plant.

Working Conditions:

  • Primarily based in a manufacturing plant environment with regular exposure to high temperatures, molten metal, noise, and industrial equipment.
  • Must be able to wear appropriate PPE and walk through all areas of the plant.

 

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