US: DE - Wilmington (Headquarters)
Full timeJR14639As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry. Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry. Chemours is seeking an innovative and experienced Environmental Engineer - Water and Wastewater Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Corporate Environmental Center of Excellence (COE). This hybrid position reports to the Director - Environment and Remediation and is based in Wilmington, Delaware (other Chemours' US manufacturing locations may be considered) The Environmental Engineer - Water and Wastewater SME serves as Chemours' corporate technical resource for water-related environmental regulations, permitting, and treatment technologies. This role provides strategic regulatory interpretation, technical expertise, and governance to manufacturing sites, capital projects, and business teams globally. Through this work, the role enables consistent regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and top-quartile environmental performance across the enterprise. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Regulatory Expertise and Compliance Leadership:
Provide corporate-level expertise and guidance to businesses, manufacturing sites, and functions on water and wastewater regulatory compliance, including drinking water, surface water, groundwater, and wastewater permitting requirements. Serve as a primary resource for interpretation and application of U.S. federal and state programs, including the Clean Water Act (CWA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), NPDES permitting, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sections 401 and 404, SPCC, CERCLA hazardous substances reporting, and aboveground storage tank regulations. Manage, oversee and review contractor deliverables related to water quality modeling, instream biological assessments, and permitting activities.
Site, Business, and Capital Project Support:
Provide timely and effective support to manufacturing sites regarding regulatory applicability, permitting, compliance strategy, and water-related technical issues.
Support capital projects and new product development by providing permitting strategy, regulatory applicability determinations, and technical guidance on water and wastewater treatment technologies.
Identify, scope, and oversee external consultants and vendors supporting environmental compliance and risk management.
Audits, Standards, and Governance:
Lead and perform second-party environmental audits (globally), with a focus on water and wastewater compliance.
Own and maintain Chemours water-related environmental standards, periodically reviewing and proposing updates to drive superior performance.
Lead or support enterprise environmental monitoring and continuous-improvement initiatives, including analysis of leading and lagging performance indicators such as deviations and audit results.
Advocacy and External Engagement:
Support regulatory advocacy efforts by engaging with regulatory agencies at the site, business, and corporate levels.
Represent Chemours on American Chemistry Council (ACC) committees and other relevant industry or trade organizations.
Review, prepare, and coordinate company comments on proposed environmental regulations.
Conduct impact assessments of emerging or proposed regulations on manufacturing and business operations and recommend compliance and advocacy strategies.
Training, Knowledge Sharing, and Leadership:- Anticipate regulatory trends and proactively communicate implications to business units and manufacturing sites.
- Develop and deliver training related to regulatory changes, best practices, and lessons learned.
- Promote enterprise-wide knowledge sharing through internal training sessions, webinars, and communities of practice.
- Participate in or lead cross-functional technical and systems teams supporting Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
- The following is required for this role:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.10+ years of relevant professional experience, preferably within chemical or industrial manufacturing.
- Demonstrated expertise in U.S. water and wastewater regulations, permitting, and compliance.
- Strong technical capability in water discharge modeling and water and wastewater treatment technologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence across sites and functions without direct authority.
- Valid U.S. driver's license and passport, with the ability to travel as needed.
- The following is preferred for this role:
- Experience assessing applicability of international water and wastewater regulations to industrial manufacturing operations.
- Broader environmental regulatory experience, including air emissions and waste programs, within chemical or industrial environments.
Benefits:- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Benefits Packages 401(k) Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
Company-paid Volunteer DayWe're a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.
Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers. (Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.
Chemours is an E-Verify employer
Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position
Don't meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we're operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.
Pay Range (in local currency):$126,067.00 - $196,980.00 Chemours Level27Annual Bonus Target 14%The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."Every day Chemours delivers Trusted Chemistry that enables products and technologies that people rely on to live better and thrive. A global leader in industrial and specialty chemicals, our chemistry enables vital innovations from high-performance computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced electronics to batteries for electric and low-emissions vehicles, climate friendly cooling, paints and durable coatings for advanced infrastructure, and more.
Through our three businesses - Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials - we deliver chemistry-based innovations that solve our customers' biggest challenges.
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