Chemical Engineer - Environmental

Job Description

Job Description

Chemical/Environmental Engineer – Buffalo, NY

An established manufacturing facility is currently seeking a skilled Chemical Engineer or Environmental Engineer to support plant operations in Buffalo, NY. This full-time, on-site position is ideal for a motivated professional with a strong background in process engineering, environmental compliance, and industrial plant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support chemical process design, optimization, and troubleshooting within the plant.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations including EPA and state/local environmental standards.
• Conduct hazard analysis, risk assessments, and implement safety protocols in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
• Oversee and improve systems for waste treatment, emissions control, and water/air quality monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports and maintain documentation related to environmental permits, chemical usage, and safety inspections.
• Monitor and manage process control systems and recommend improvements for efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a chemical plant, manufacturing facility, or similar industrial environment.
• Solid understanding of environmental regulations, process safety, and industrial hygiene.
• Proficiency with engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, Aspen Plus, or similar tools).
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

Chemical Engineer, Environmental Engineer, process engineering, environmental compliance, industrial plant operations, chemical process design, EPA, OSHA, hazard analysis, risk assessments, waste treatment, emissions control, water/air quality monitoring, sustainability, continuous improvement, environmental permits, chemical usage, safety inspections, process control systems, efficiency, regulatory compliance, chemical plant, manufacturing facility, industrial environment, process safety, industrial hygiene, engineering software, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma