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Arconic Environmental Engineer - 112419 in Davenport, Iowa
Arconic is currently in search of an Environmental Engineer to join our team in Davenport, IA.
Arconic is the world's leading producer of fabricated aluminum products and is active in all major aspects of the industry. Arconic serves the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation, and industrial markets, bringing design, engineering, production, and other capabilities of Arconic's businesses as a single solution to customers.
Since it opened in 1948, Arconic's Davenport, Iowa aluminum plant has been at the forefront of American manufacturing. Built on the bank of the Mississippi River, the plant employs over 2,400 people and is a focal point of the global aluminum industry, with a significant percent of revenues coming from exports. Through continued modernization, including over $600 million investment over the past decade alone, Davenport has maintained its position as a premier aerospace and automotive supply plant, and is today an important hub of Arconic's business.
The employee will report to the Environmental Manager and will be accountable for:
- Assist in the management of all environmental issues, reports and permits as related to Air, Water and Wastewater, Storm Water, Residual Waste, TSCA, TRI, Tier II, Hazmat Reporting, and the facility ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
- Prepare and submit in a timely fashion all required reports, documents, samples, and data required by agencies to meet regulatory compliance obligations, including reports for signature by the Manufacturing Director.
- Assist with collection of multimedia samples (waste, water, soil) for field or laboratory testing.
- Provide communication and training that will ensure all levels of plant personnel understand their role and functions for identifying and resolving environmental issues and complying with environmental regulations.
- Provide procedures, training and systems that will minimize civil and criminal exposures of the plant, business unit, and corporate personnel due to plant environmental events and activities.
- Maintain awareness and pro-actively influence emerging and existing environmental laws/regulations which may impact plant operation.
- Negotiating environmental permits that reflect cost effective process design, reasonable operation constraints, and are consistent with corporate environmental policy and regulatory requirements.
- Functionally supervise the efforts of consultants, testing technicians to carry out permitting, field testing, and project work to meet regulatory requirements.
- Maintain records or data files as supporting documents for historical and/or future permits.
- Provides regulatory guidance to production staff on equipment operation and/or process modification as needed.
- Provide technical guidance and support to Satellite Locations.
JOB DIMENSIONS
Along with the day-to-day responsibilities of the Environmental Engineer, the employee will be accountable for coordinating and auditing plant systems that ensure compliance with applicable site environmental requirements. The employee will also provide guidance, support, coaching, counseling, training, and leadership to the EHS Coordinators to perform the day-to-day performance of environmental activities within their respective departments.
Additionally, the Environmental Engineer will assist his/her supervisor with the development strategies and plans for Davenport Works.
Competencies
- Ability to work as a team player in various settings.
- Ability to direct and coordinate activities of diverse groups.
- Knowledge and understanding of Air Regulations.
- Good communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Excellent root cause problem solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Results-oriented.
- Strong logistics and planning skills.
- Good project management skills.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Exceptional qualities as team player.
- Minimum completion of (1) Arconic Environmental Engineering Internship at Davenport Works with experience in a manufacturing industry (co-op and internships may be included)
Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for Arconic and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others.
We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.
At Arconic, we:
Act With Integrity.
We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.
Safeguard our Future.
We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
Grow Stronger Together.
We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
Earn Customer Loyalty.
We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
Drive Operational Excellence.
We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
Create Value.
We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.
This position is subject to Export Control Law
This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Arconic is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity