Environmental & Health Engineer

Purpose and Scope:        

Apply technical and regulatory expertise to accomplish environmental tasks. Responsible to plan, coordinate and perform a wide range of environmental, health, and safety compliance actions involving hazardous waste, lead and asbestos abatement, hazardous materials, pollution prevention, and training.

Essential Responsibilities:

1)   Oversees contractual compliance of KNPR 8500.1, KSC Environmental Requirements.

2)   Implements the Pollution Prevention Program and prepares the annual sustainability report.

3)   Oversees the Hazardous Materials Management Program and develops and maintains a current chemical inventory.  Prepares annual reports required by EPCRA.

4)   Develops and conducts the Hazardous Materials Storage Site Inspection Program, Waste Site Inspection Program, and provides technical assistance to identified users.

5)   Develops and conducts training for identified hazardous material and petroleum users.

6)   Oversees all air/water permit requirements and develops associated reports and logs.

7)   Serves as technical advisor to the EHS&Q Manager on all matters pertaining to environmental compliance and potential environmental impacts.

8)   Obtains and maintains emergency preparedness certifications related to spill response.

9)   Develops, implements and maintains environmental, occupational safety, and health procedures for assigned program areas.

10)  Audits organizational compliance and develop corrective action reports.

11)  Reviews operational procedures for EHS compliance.

12   Keeps abreast of pending regulatory developments through reference sources. Reviews literature in the fields of occupational safety and health.

13   Supports the investigation of incidents and root cause analysis, and provides guidance toward appropriate corrective action.

14)  Maintain a working knowledge of statutory requirements related to EHS regulations.

15) Prepares miscellaneous projects and reports at the direction of the EHS&Q Manager.

16)  Performs compliance inspections.

17) Performs other position related duties as assigned.

18) Supports Company policy and directives and ensures safety and environmental protection remains our highest priorities.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Bachelor's degree in physical or biological sciences, plus eight years demonstrated proficiency in environmental engineering or environmental science disciplines. Six years experience in environmental compliance, including two years in a supervisory or advisory role. Position may require travel. U. S. Citizenship required for unescorted access to restricted assigned work area(s).  Must be able to successfully pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).  If required, must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.  A valid driver’s license to independently drive onto and around Kennedy Space Center.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous work experience at Kennedy Space Center or Cape Canaveral Space Force Station performing related responsibilities.  Previous work experience as a compliance auditor/inspector.  Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certification

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must posses planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and p