Position Summary

The Global Environmental Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving environmental compliance, sustainability, and environmental risk management programs across our Copeland facilities. This role ensures compliance with environmental regulations, corporate standards, and customer requirements while supporting operational excellence, sustainability initiatives, and Copeland's commitment to environmental stewardship.

The position partners closely with plant leadership, operations, engineering, maintenance, and EHS teams to drive consistent environmental performance across manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, Middle East, India and Asia.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Compliance & Risk Management

• Develop and maintain global environmental management systems and standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, including air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, chemical management, and permitting requirements.
• Interpret regulatory changes and communicate impacts to manufacturing sites.
• Conduct environmental compliance audits and assessments at global facilities.
• Lead investigations of environmental incidents, permit exceedances, and regulatory findings, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive consistency in environmental management practices while accounting for regional regulatory requirements.

Manufacturing Support

• Provide environmental engineering support for:
  • Compressor manufacturing processes
  • Metalworking operations
  • Painting and coating systems
  • Refrigerant handling operations
  • Chemical management programs
  • Utilities and energy systems
• Support capital projects to ensure environmental compliance and sustainability objectives are incorporated into project design.
• Assist facilities with permit applications, renewals, and environmental reporting.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related engineering discipline required.

Experience

• 7+ years of environmental compliance and environmental engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting multiple facilities and jurisdictions.
• Experience in global manufacturing operations preferred.
• Experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Experience conducting environmental audits and compliance assessments.
• Must be fully authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Technical Knowledge

Strong knowledge of:

• Air emissions permitting and compliance
• Hazardous waste management
• Wastewater and stormwater regulations
• Chemical management programs
• Environmental management systems
• Sustainability and ESG reporting
• Energy and resource conservation programs
• Environmental risk assessment

Preferred knowledge of:

• HVACR manufacturing processes
• Refrigerant regulations and management
• Metal fabrication and machining operations
• Industrial coating and painting systems
• Compressed gas and utility systems

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That's why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future-for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity - and the power - to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.