Environmental Engineer

At WE Soda, we believe you are the most important asset. We are taking steps to attract and retain talented and motivated salaried entry-level and experienced individuals. Come utilize your skills and contribute to our continued success. Your new rewarding career begins here
 

WE Soda is the world's largest and most sustainable producer of soda ash, with operations in Turkey and two US-based facilities, located in Green River, Wyoming. At WE Soda, we strive to be the global leader in safe, sustainable, and innovative soda ash solutions, inspiring progress and creating a lasting positive impact for our industry and communities.

 
Why Join WE Soda? 

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience. 
• Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance, Vision, Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Pre-paid Legal, beginning first day of employment: company funds a portion of HSA contribution if eligibility is met.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan for salaried employees, the company makes Safe Harbor matching contributions (fully vested immediately) of 100% up to the first 5% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Tuition reimbursement programs are available to qualifying employees for approved programs.
• Paid time off based on years of service with potential credit given for previous work experience.
• Company-paid transportation available for our Wyoming-based employees to our plants from Green River, Rock Springs, and Bridger Valley.
• Flexible work schedule (may be available and will vary based on location and/or position). 
• Relocation assistance may be available based on position.

Positions Title: Environmental Engineer

Location: Green River, Wyoming

Key Responsibilities: 

•    Acquire site specific knowledge of applicable environmental regulations

•    Regulatory compliance oversight (air, water, land, wildlife, waste, toxics, DOT)

•    Regulatory notification, reporting, and permitting

•    Environmental plan preparation, maintenance and Execution

•    Environmental sampling, testing, and data analysis

•    Environmental and safety audits

Activities: 

•    Interact with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies

•    Provide business support and guidance on environmental compliance requirements and methods to resolve environmental issues, where appropriate

•    Prepare regulatory reports for air quality permits, waterfowl permits, mining permits, UIC permits, TSCA, RCRA and others as needed

•    Develop and apply for regulatory permits under the guidance of the environmental engineering coordinator 

•    Work with environmental staff to prepare permits for the Westvaco and Granger facilities

•    Review and approve chemical applications permits

•    Design environmental data collection systems for reporting and compliance monitoring

•    Complete regular environmental key performance reports

•    Conduct ambient air, point source, groundwater, soil, waste, and other sampling activities as needed.

•    Obtain and maintain required and appropriate certifications (e.g., opacity, asbestos, DOT, REM, CHMM)

•    Monitor hazardous and non-hazardous waste generation rates and arrange hazardous waste shipments

•    Participate in the waterfowl program

•    Maintain environmental records

•    Investigate and report environmental incidents, and recommend mitigation

•    Participate in on-call duty rotation

•    Provide support for capital projects

•    Participate in ISO 9001 management system activities

•    Assist with Sustainability metrics and reporting

•    Perform safety and environmental audits

Skill, Capability and Educational Requirements: 

•    B.S. in Engineering with environmental emphasis, OR

•    B.S. in Environmental Management, OR

•    B.S. in Engineering or Physical Sciences plus relevant environmental experience.

•    Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.

WE Soda is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 or older), disability, genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to apply through this site because of a disability. Contact WE Soda Human Resources to discuss reasonable accommodations by sending an email to