Sr Environmental Engineer

Why Work at Kaneka North America? At Kaneka North America, you’ll find more than just a job - you’ll find a place to build a career. We offer a people‑first, safety‑focused environment where employees are encouraged to learn, grow, and contribute. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the chance to do meaningful work, collaborate across teams, and support products and industries that make a difference every day. Your contributions are valued, and your development is supported.

Our Culture & Values Our culture is built on respect, teamwork, and doing things the right way. We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, trusted, and empowered to speak up and share ideas. Safety, integrity & trust, quality, and innovation guide everything we do, and we invest in our employees through continuous learning, collaboration, and opportunities for growth. At Kaneka North America, you’re encouraged to take ownership of your work, grow your skills, and build a long‑term career in an environment that values both accountability and people.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• NSR air permits application support and preparation as needed.
• Sr. Environmental Engineer assist as needed with all media permit application preparation.
• Texas Title V Federal Operating Permits preparation.
• HRVOC and NOx compliance and reporting, specifically MECT and HECT program compliance.
• HRVOC subject matter expert, monitor cooling tower testing, maintain QAP.
• Emissions inventory calculation maintenance, preparation, and reporting responsibilities.
• LDAR Compliance
• Green House Gas Emissions reporting.
• Regulatory fee payments including annual emission fees.
• TRI, SARA 313 reporting, Tier II reporting.
• Maintain NOR and site waste registration with TCEQ as needed.
• Responsible for keeping waste manifests accurate and up to date.
• Subject matter expert for site waste management working closely with the Environmental Technician to maintain compliance on storage pads, waste hauls, and manifesting.
• As this employee in this position is a senior level, cross-trained environmental professional with multimedia knowledge, it is expected that the individual work closely with other Senior Engineers to be able to back fill for the critical duties of either role in an engineer’s absence and/or if the project load requires balancing work in the department.
• Obtain and maintain certification for visible emissions monitoring via EPA Method 9.
• Develop and maintain compliance systems that feed into routine reporting.
• Emissions event reporting such as upsets and maintenance notifications and follow-up.
• Conduct internal audits to assure compliance as well as external regulatory agency audits.
• Must demonstrate the following emotional intelligence skills:
• Emotional Empathy
• Positive Attitude
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Interpersonal Skills