Environmental Engineer

Arconic is currently in search of an Environmental Engineer to join our Rolled Products North America (RPNA) business unit in Alcoa, TN. 

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

Arconic’s Tennessee Operations, is one of the most modern aluminum fabricating facilities in the world. Our plants produce high-quality molten metal and aluminum sheet and are recognized as a world leader in the business. The facility has been located at the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains for 100 years and continues to thrive and grow. 

The objective of the Environmental Engineer is to ensure that equipment and plant practices conform to corporate environmental policy and federal, state and local regulations in a cost-effective manner to reduce or eliminate environmental impacts. The incumbent will be accountable for coordinating and auditing plant systems that ensure compliance with applicable air, water, wastewater, waste and chemical requirements while providing guidance and support to plant personnel that perform the day-to-day performance of permit activities within their respective departments.  The primary program focus of this position will be water and/or waste management programs. Additionally, the Environmental Engineer will assist his/her supervisor with the development strategies and plans for Tennessee Operations. 

This role is primarily day shift, Monday-Friday. However, there is potential for the incumbent to work off-shifts as needed to support the functions of this role and take calls as first line help chain during off-shifts. 

At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.  

Responsibilities:

• Develops, recommends, and implements programs for an environmental media (specifically water and/or waste) to assure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations including documentation, reporting, permitting, and training.
• Participates and leads the development of projects to improve program compliance, minimize costs, and investigate, evaluate, and implement new approaches to ensure long term compliance and sustainability of the location. 
• Identifies potential environmental compliance issues/program deficiencies and works with the areas to develop solutions for these issues.
• Maintain ISO 14001 certification for the location through audit and program guidance in the areas.
• Assess environmental impacts/aspects of new equipment and operational changes.
• Train and coach line organization on environmental issues.
• Implement and utilize environmental data management systems for water and waste programs. 
• Maintain working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and identify all future requirements that apply, or may apply, to the facility.

This role is primarily day shift, Monday-Friday. However, it is expected the incumbent works off-shifts as needed to support the functions of this role and are on call as first line help chain 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering or other relevant field from an accredited institution.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering or other relevant field from an accredited institution.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Broad knowledge of local, state, federal programs and regulations relating to environmental 
• Knowledge of Arconic EHS regulations and standards.
• Previous experience in acquisition of permits and interaction with regulators.
• Proficient in environmental data management systems.
• Experience with lean manufacturing techniques.
• Ability to effectively work with cross functional teams.
• Ability to lead and drive cultural change in a positive manner, influencing others on new concepts
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple and diverse work assignments with minimal direction.
• Skills such as: Written and oral communications skills in a variety of settings (shop floor, peers, plant leadership, etc.), problem solving, execution, attention to detail, initiative, conflict resolution, customer focus, collaboration, building ownership and commitment, developing others, establishing and direction, drive for change, tenacity, obtaining organization support, and human relations.

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for Arconic and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others. 

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders. 

At Arconic, we: 

Act With Integrity. 

We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability. 

Safeguard our Future. 

We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment. 

Grow Stronger Together. 

We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity. 

Earn Customer Loyalty. 

We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service. 

Drive Operational Excellence. 

We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration. 

Create Value. 

We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders. 

United States Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Arconic is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.