Environmental Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Environmental Engineer will help ensure compliance to all applicable local, federal, and international environmental regulations. Implement effective compliance and management programs, and act as liaison with regulatory agencies. Will help ensure the Environmental Management System (EMS) is implemented, and maintained in accordance with the ISO 14001:2015 requirements. The environmental engineer will own the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) inventory system including approving, managing updates, and coordinating SDS authoring with external consulting group. The Environmental Engineer will represent the organization for regulatory agencies, customers, auditors, and other external bodies of interest.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Regulatory Functions:

• The primary function of this role will be to serve as lead in support of regulatory compliance. This position requires knowledge and experience with ISO14001 including chemical regulations US/State/Local (OSHA, EPA, FIFRA, TSCA, RCRA, DOT, and fire marshal) and international (REACH, ROHS, and ECHA).
• This role will also evaluate regulatory compliance of current and ramping products in support of business development. It is expected that the successful candidate will be familiar with common practices in our industry and support an operating organization that maximizes our ability to pursue Fujimi’s business interests.
• Maintain current knowledge of existing and emerging domestic/international laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines as it relates to chemical research, manufacturing, sales and transport.
• Interpret regulatory rules, assess rule changes, ensure their proper communication through corporate policies and procedures, and develop and implement systems to document changes to the regulatory framework that governs our business. Update internal documents and train Fujimi employees on new requirements.
• Support Quality System compliance for the Regulated Products group, including writing and revising relevant operating standards, design document review, and constructively implementing compliance mechanisms for new regulations and regulatory guidance.
• Work with Sales on customer requirements for chemical content certifications and provide support to customer partners for general and account-specific requirements.
• Work with Quality Team on CAPAs, complaint investigations, internal and external audits

Chemical Inventory Management System Functions:

• Maintain accurate and compliant chemical inventory system. Work with chemical users to ensure departments meet regulatory requirements.
• Work with IS to ensure CIMS system functionality and provide support for required upgrades and new features. Maintain working instructions in Master Control for CIMS.
• Evaluate, vet, and approve new R&D chemicals based on regulatory registrations and restrictions. Work with chemical suppliers to ensure SDS meet regulatory requirements. Ensure that processes related to the evaluation and approval of raw materials, new, and legacy products are efficient, transparent, and in line with the business needs of Fujimi and our customers.
• Analyze and evaluate existing standard operating procedures and record keeping systems and create new procedures as needed to streamline or assist with regulatory review of products and processes
• Own documentation, training and maintenance for waste management module and procedures

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Change Management – Ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Consensus Building – Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal.
• Interpersonal – Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Management Skills – Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Persuasive – Ability to influence others to change position or to adopt a specific point of view.
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Responsible – Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Strategic Planning – Ability to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which the long range goals can be achieved.
• Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Experience: BS Degree in Environmental Engineering or other related field with 3-5 years’ experience. Knowledge of ISO 14001 Standards and auditing experience with knowledge of international regulations (REACH, RoHS, TSCA).

Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Certifications & License: HAZWOPER certification is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% – 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands Lift/Carry
Frequently: Stand, walk, sit, manually manipulate, bend, lift/carry up to 20lbs. Frequently push/pull up to 25lbs.

Occasionally: Reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat/kneel, grasp, lift/carry up to 50 pounds. Occasionally push/pull up to 100lbs.

Other Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirator

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Works primarily in an office environment with frequent walkthroughs and inspections of labs, manufacturing and warehouse areas. Exposure to warehouse and hazardous materials and chemicals.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by managers as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

EEO Statement
Fujimi Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.