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Environmental Engineer Lead — Site Based
📍 Baton Rouge (70805 — near Downtown)
About the Opportunity
A globally scaled manufacturing organization with a strong focus on vertically integrated chemical and plastics production is seeking an Environmental Engineer to join its site team. The company operates highly complex, capital-intensive manufacturing assets, creating a work environment centered on process safety, reliability, and long-term operational excellence.
Why This Role
This is a key, site-based Environmental Engineering position supporting a major chemical/plastics manufacturing facility. The role is open due to an internal transfer, creating an immediate opportunity to step into a highly visible position with full environmental ownership.
🗓 Start Date: ASAP
Details:
- Open to candidates with 3–15 years of Environmental Engineering experience
- Schedule: 9/80 work schedule
- Strong culture fit valued alongside technical experience
Key Responsibilities
- Provide full-scope environmental engineering support across the site
- Lead and support compliance programs across air, water, waste, and regulatory requirements
- Partner with operations and leadership to drive environmental performance and continuous improvement
- Support permitting, reporting, and regulatory interactions
- Contribute to long-term environmental strategy and optimization initiatives
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out
- Highly employee-friendly culture focused on safety and collaboration
- Opportunity to support a complex, large-scale manufacturing operation
- Strong long-term stability and investment in operations
- Competitive benefits package including 401(k), bonus potential, and strong work-life balance
Ideal Background
- Environmental Engineering experience within chemical, petrochemical, plastics, or heavy manufacturing environments
- Strong understanding of environmental compliance and regulatory frameworks
- Experience working in process-safety-driven environments preferred
- Ability to work onsite and collaborate cross-functionally