M&H Valve Environmental Engineer

Company Description

M&H Valve Company is a world-class manufacturer of water and wastewater materials including fire hydrants, resilient wedge gate valves, butterfly valves and check valves. Since 1854, M&H has developed a reputation for excellence and dependability. Our extensive facilities and innovative technologies have made us a business and community leader. From state-of-the-art environmental upgrades to advanced training initiatives and community outreach, we’re working every day to make sure that M&H Valve is the best in the business. M&H Valve Company is part of Birmingham, AL based McWane, Inc.

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Job Description

M&H Valve is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Environmental Engineer with a minimum of three (3) years related experience to join the team. The ideal candidate will utilize their expertise and knowledge in environmental science and engineering to develop solutions, implement programs, and maintain procedures and programs to minimize environmental risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 1st Responsibility – Ensuring personal safety and the safety of team members.
• Wears appropriate PPE, which may include fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head, and eye protection.
• Proactively promotes The McWane Way principles.
• Assists in the development of a compliance strategy(s) to meet regulatory requirements.
• Manages environmental project activities including operation and maintenance of air pollution control equipment, stormwater monitoring equipment, process water, feasibility studies, and other plans.
• Assists in the operation of an effective environmental management system.
• Assesses the environmental risk of activities and advises team members of environmental impact.
• Able to calculate potential-to-emit calculations for air permit applications/modifications.
• Develops and implements sampling and monitoring plans, which may include installing, operating, and maintaining equipment.
• Familiar with Method 9 visible emission observations.
• Conducts storm water sampling protocol in accordance with EPA standards.
• Uses knowledge of RCRA and DOT Rules.
• Interprets data and observations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry guidelines and advises management accordingly.
• Prepares technical documentation for management's use when dealing with regulatory agencies and other internal/external needs.
• Prepares reports such as environmental monitoring reports and shipping reports for review and submission to regulatory agency.
• Able to calculate material composition calculations for EPCRA reporting.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to address environmental issues.
• Reports any unsafe conditions or incidents in a timely manner to their supervisor or any member of management.
• Looks for opportunities to get employees involved in environmental process changes and overall improvement efforts.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Works with plant supervisors to direct hourly employees in completing environmental-related job duties properly.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum of three years’ related experience and/or training; foundry environmental experience preferred.
• Experience with conducting environmental audits, assessing potential exposure, determining corrective action, and maintaining environmental files and records.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of RCRA and DOT rules and regulations.
• Solid computer experience including proficiency with Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Must demonstrate problem-solving mathematical skills to find the right solutions to environmental issues.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Air permitting experience preferred.

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