Environmental Sr. Engineer

Job Purpose

Manage department and plant environmental regulatory compliance (CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA, SWPPP, SPCC) and sustainability performance (energy/water/waste resource reduction and efficiency) programs through data analysis and verification, regulation and results interpretation and evaluation, program development and execution in alignment with regulatory requirements, plant business plan, and company direction to ensure plant environmental compliance and achieve plant environmental targets.

Key Accountabilities

• Implement plant environmental compliance & performance metric communication and collaboration efforts for benchmarking, critical issue escalation, initiation of necessary action items and promotion/ diffusion of environmental programs.
• Monitor and interpret environmental regulations, develop and implement plant processes to comply with environmental regulations & Honda Standards.
• Track and report plant environmental performance (energy/water/waste/CO2) metrics, coordinate and implement Plant Environmental Business Plan Themes and projects/permits by applying PDCA to reduce risk and improve environmental characteristics.
• Provide input for plant utility budget, prepare accurate reports, forecast projections, and analyse data for gaps and trends in utility consumption, identify cause, develop countermeasure to ensure target achievement.
• Support plant environmental performance (energy/water/waste/CO2) & compliance standards, systems, methods, and procedures to meet government regulation and company standards as well as other environmental obligations.
• Act as environmental SME to define, direct and verify environmental compliance & performance requirements of plant project implementation to ensure environmental standards are achieved.
• Administer plant compliance and ISO 14001 training content to improve associate competence.
• Support the development and deployment of plant data mgmt systems to efficiently track and manage environmental compliance.
• Manage and Coordinate assigned contractor SOW(s) (Scope of Work) (e.g. waste mgmt, waste water operations, water treatment operations, stack testing, consultants, utilities, energy procurement service) to support environmental strategies/requirements; ensure ongoing contractor performance.
• Develop, perform, and document environmental (air, water, and waste) routine activities (sampling, checks and inspections), government regulatory reports, environmental plans and permits to fulfil recordkeeping and reporting obligations required by the CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA, SWPPP, SPCC regulations.
• Responsible for analysing data and trends to identify environmental performance improvement ideas and projects. Develop, implement and report energy, water, waste and VOC reduction activities, applying PDCA as needed to fulfil company objectives to reduce Honda’s environmental impact.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or science-related degree or equivalent related experience
• 2 - 6 years of environmental experience or equivalent Honda manufacturing experience with a passion for Environmental
• Experience with and understanding of environmental regulations (CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, DOT)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage and lead multiple projects
• Ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
• Effective planning and prioritization skills.
• Reliable and flexible.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with contractors and production associates.
• Working knowledge of environmental compliance requirements
• General understanding of business plan, budgeting and cost reporting
• Ability to effectively perform root cause analysis and implement countermeasures
• Training required (SPCC, RCRA, DOT)

Working Conditions

• Ability to work overtime (~2-4 hrs/week)
• Ability to work in an office and plant environment.
• Willingness to work appropriate weekends/shutdowns to manage projects and cover environmental needs.
• Minimal travel requirements (possible 1 - 2 trips/year)