Environmental Engineer

The Environmental Engineer is responsible for managing environmental compliance, designing and overseeing pollution control systems, and ensuring the facility's operations minimize impact on the surrounding environment. The role combines expertise in engineering, chemistry, and biology to address the unique challenges of wastewater, air quality, and waste management inherent to rendering operations.

Why join Sanimax as an Environmental Engineer?

• Eligible to an annual bonus up to 15% of your base salary, based on the results of specific determined objectives.
• 3% quarterly bonus
• Competitive benefits to include : Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance and a matching 401K program with a match of up to 5%.
• Green company with strong values and 85 years of established growth and stability.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory compliance:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all relevant environmental laws, regulations, and permit requirements at the federal, state/provincial, and municipal levels.
• Ensure site operations and environmental control equipment comply with all applicable regulations and permits.

Environmental Program Management:

• Oversee programs for air quality, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, regular waste, soil contamination, spill prevention, and aboveground storage tanks.
• Coordinate and support spill response and emergency environmental incidents.
• Participate in investigations of environmental incidents and support corrective actions.

Environmental Risks Register:

• Maintain and update the site’s Environmental Risks Register.
• Work with management to identify, assess, and mitigate environmental risks, including risks related to soil, water, air, hazardous materials, and waste.
• Regularly review and audit the register to ensure it reflects current site conditions and regulatory requirements.

Inspections and Audits:

• Perform regular inspections and audits in the plant to ensure environmental compliance.
• Document findings and follow up on corrective actions.

Odor Management:

• Perform morning odor drives.
• Record and investigate odor complaints.
• Take corrective action if odors are detected and parameters are not within range.

Water, Wastewater and Soil Management:

• Track freshwater and wastewater usage throughout the plant.
• Suggest and create water and wastewater saving techniques and projects.
• Schedule, monitor, and complete quarterly wastewater sampling and reporting.
• Monitor and manage soil contamination risks and remediation activities.

Scrubber and Venturi System Oversight:

• Schedule cleanings and ensure inspection requirements are met.
• Maintain operational SOPs and O&M guides.
• Maintain recommended parameters for scrubber and venturi systems.
• Communicate any deviations or issues within the scrubber systems.

Reporting/Documentation/Training:

• Prepare and submit required environmental reports to government agencies and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, reports, permits, and compliance activities.
• Provide environmental training to site employees

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in environmental compliance (5 years preferred).
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance strategies.
• Experience with environmental sampling and reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

About Sanimax

For over 85 years, Sanimax has been a leader in sustainability by reclaiming used cooking oil, meat, and organic by-products from the agri-food industry. We transform these materials into high-quality industrial ingredients that contribute to the production of everyday goods. Guided by our mission to reclaim, renew, and return, we are committed to building a greener, more sustainable future.