Environmental Engineer

Job DescriptionJoin our team as an Environmental Engineer focusing on Air Compliance. You will act as the key liaison between operations, maintenance, project managers, and site contractors, ensuring seamless communication and compliance with environmental regulations.Key Responsibilities:Monitor and manage multiple CEMS to ensure accurate emissions tracking; conduct daily, monthly, and quarterly QA\QC calibrations, emissions calculations and reporting for Illinois EPA based CEMS data.Provide daily oversight of the facility’s site-wide LDAR program (28k+ components) and the LDAR contractor to ensure compliance.Provide oversight and review data of the new Fence Line Monitoring program. Provide oversight of preventative maintenance program for FTIR-based gas analyzers in Alkoxylation.Track and coordinate environmental contractors onsite to ensure compliance with regulations.Liaise with operations, maintenance, projects, and contractors to ensure smooth operations and compliance.Handle scheduling and compliance activities, including working with regulatory environmental agencies. (IEPA and USEPA)Review and interpret Management of Change (MOCs) to determine regulatory applicability.Interpret and apply environmental regulatory, permit and policy requirements to the site and projects.Ability develop and implement environmental compliance procedures to large chemical facility. Schedule and conduct quarterly audits and annual RATA for multiple CEMS.Participate in daily operations meetings to address and communicate compliance issues.Qualifications5-10+ years of experience performing similar or related role within a chemical manufacturing environment.Strong working knowledge of US regulations pertaining to air compliance.Knowledge of EPA Methods 21 LDAR monitoring for leak equipment. Proven technical experience with continuous emissions monitoring for ethylene oxide preferred.Strong knowledge of environmental permitting processes and QA/QC plan development for CEMS.Experience in scheduling and managing compliance activities.Ability to work effectively with regulatory environmental agencies.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Strong communication and liaison skills with internal and external stakeholdersEducationBachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.Pay Range: $98,000 - $150,000The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.At Stepan Company our comprehensive benefits package includes:• Discretionary Bonus• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance• 401K with Match• Profit Sharing• Paid Time Off (PTO)• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)• Health Savings Account (HSA)• Paid Parental Leave• Adoption Assistance• Reactions – Recognition Program• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.#LI-KB1 #LI-ONSITEEstablished in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 22 global manufacturing locations and over 2,500 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.