Sustainability Engineer

Join Dura-Line, an Orbia business, in leading the charge for global connectivity! As the premier manufacturer of plastic conduit pipes, we create pathways that connect people and information worldwide in various markets. Every part of the manufacturing process is monitored with environmentally friendly sustainable efforts in mind. Quality, sustainability, and safety are paramount values at Dura-Line. Be part of our mission to Advance Life Around the World.

Dura-Line is seeking a forward-thinking and analytical Sustainability Engineer to lead the design and implementation of technologies and processes aimed at mitigating environmental risks and pursuing carbon neutrality. This remote position involves delivering sustainable, low-energy design projects within the built environment. Candidates should have a strong technical engineering background in areas such as reuse, remanufacturing, recycling, and carbon emissions. Travel to our manufacturing facilities will be required.

What else will you be doing?

We are looking for a passionate and resourceful leader to identify and implement sustainable design concepts and strategies, driving continuous improvement in EHSS projects and initiatives. This role involves analyzing risks, enhancing environmental performance, and finding sustainable solutions for industrial waste disposal, circularity and carbon neutrality. You will address issues such as climate change, pollution, and energy consumption while supporting organizational growth. Our ideal candidate is a curious go-getter with strong communication and project management skills, combined with technical expertise, to improve metrics, programs, and initiatives that drive the Environmental and Social pillar of ESG.

What do you need to hit the ground running?

• This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Material Science, or related work experience in the field
• 1-3 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment, chemical plant and/or exposure to polyethylene processes
• Must have a good understanding of the circular economy’s impact on sustainable engineering
• Experience with ISO14001 EMS processes, auditing, & documentation.
• Must have had experience being responsible for energy efficiency improvements for the plant’s energy, plant air, facility infrastructure, manufacturing processes, wastewater processing, and HVAC while contributing to life cycle assessments (LCA), environmental product declarations (EPD), material transparency and product certification
• Demonstrable experience leading successful & sustainable projects with cross-functional teams to mitigate and reduce waste to landfill, water generated from new or existing production
• Experience completing required environmental compliance permitting, inspections, and reporting

You will be an active participant in the company’s environmental compliance programs, related to, but not limited to: air permitting, record keeping and compliance, stormwater management, hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, and community right-to-know reporting. This key role will play a major part in identifying sustainability risks and appropriate mitigation measures and liaising with key stakeholders to ingrate sustainable solutions for managing byproducts from new products.

We need a strategic individual with the drive & ambition to have a seat at the table and partner with Orbia & Dura-Line’s plant leadership to drive change, thus you must be able to work well with all levels of the organization- internal & external stakeholders.

There are several environmental benefits associated with using HDPE. Check out our Manufacturing Responsibility link and how we are helping the world: https://www.duraline.com/globalassets/us/tech-center/brochures/dl-manufacturing-responsibly-11-2020.pdf66.pdf?v=4ab9fd

Common focuses within the world of sustainable engineering include the following: Waste disposal and management, pollution reduction, water withdrawal, energy development and consumption, transportation, restoring natural resource environments, and improvements in industrial processes.

What do we offer?

• We offer 401k with a 6% company match (the company will automatically contribute an extra 3% of your plan-eligible pay to your 401k).
• Multi-tier benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) that you can tailor for yourself and your dependents which include Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, & Life Insurance
• Wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid parental leave, Fitness & Weight-loss Reimbursement
• Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, 11 paid company holidays, paid time off/vacation time, career development opportunities, and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work & life balance, innovation, & teamwork. Benefits start on day one!

All employees are subject to pre-employment Background Check and Drug Screening and employment is contingent upon successful clearance of both. Dura-Line is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify program to verify the work eligibility of all new hires.

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All employees are subject to pre-employment Background Check and Drug Screening and employment is contingent upon successful clearance of both. Dura-Line is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify program to verify the work eligibility of all new hires.

Dura-Line will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)