As a Sr. Environmental Engineer, you will be a key member of the Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHSS) team, partnering with site leadership, operations, engineering, and regulatory agencies to ensure environmental compliance and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a critical role in maintaining compliance with local, federal, and corporate environmental requirements while supporting the site's sustainability and operational goals.
Lead and execute activities required to ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations and corporate standards.
Develop, engineer, implement, and manage environmental programs and projects that improve the facility's environmental compliance and performance.
Support the facility in maintaining compliance with permits and regulations issued by agencies including PRASA, DNER, EPA, and the Department of Health (DOH).
Prepare, review, and submit environmental reports and documentation required by regulatory agencies and corporate programs, including ISO 14001 standards.
Identify, investigate, and implement opportunities to improve environmental compliance and operational performance, including wastewater treatment plant operations, Risk Management Program (RMP) requirements, air permit compliance, and other environmental systems.
Prepare, review, and update environmental investigations, corrective actions, and compliance-related documentation.
Coordinate and manage environmental inspections, audits, and regulatory visits, serving as the primary liaison with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, and other functional groups to assess and implement equipment, process, and facility changes while ensuring environmental compliance.
Develop project goals, objectives, timelines, and performance measures, and provide regular updates to the EHSS Director regarding project status and results.
Monitor new and emerging environmental regulations and communicate potential operational impacts, compliance risks, and improvement opportunities to facility leadership.
Support environmental projects by collecting and analyzing data, maintaining project documentation, conducting employee training, and providing technical guidance.
Maintain accurate environmental records and ensure timely completion of all regulatory and corporate requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.
5-8 years of environmental compliance experience in a manufacturing or regulated industry environment.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Comprehensive understanding of cGMP, FDA, and EHSS requirements.
Experience with environmental permits, compliance reporting, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Excellent technical writing, reporting, and recordkeeping abilities.
Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business software applications.
Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
Ability and willingness to travel outside Puerto Rico as needed.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
Experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
Experience supporting wastewater treatment systems, air compliance programs, and Risk Management Program (RMP) initiatives.
