Environmental Engineer jobs in Barre, VT

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

About the role:

This position is responsible for developing and implementing environmental programs and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements and to meet Operational and Corporate objectives. This position is necessary to maintain compliance with air related environmental laws, regulations, and/or environmental orders and to provide cost-effective, technically sound solutions to environmental problems. Activities, responsibilities, and services of this position are applicable to Massena Operations site-wide.

The key responsibilities are:

• Gain knowledge and experience in plant processes, engineering procedures and federal and state environmental laws and regulations. Demonstrate interest and initiative in assigned area
• Demonstrate growing independence in projects and activities; may handle small projects independently.
• Establish a good working relationship with peers, associates, and others at all levels
• Demonstrate consistently effective workload and project management skills
• Develop an awareness of the economic and safety impact environmental decisions have on the facility
• Begin building effective working relationships with associates outside of assigned location
• Be visible and accessible on the plant floor everyday
• Interface with manufacturing departments regarding programs and practices to address areas of concern
• Manage the Alcoa Air Compliance audit requirement and Chemical Management Compliance audit requirement (self-assessment tool) by functioning as the plant responsible person
• Lead on-the-floor audits and ensure follow up to successfully close gaps

What you can bring to the role:

Our values - act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people, lead with courage - are at the foundation of everything we do. To be successful in this role and to play a part in our ongoing success you will have:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in environmental/civil engineering or equivalent and demonstrated ability to meet experience of entry level engineering job.
• Thorough understanding/learning of EPA and NYSDEC environmental regulations.
• Must be self-motivating with excellent facilitator and problem-solving skills.
• Must have good knowledge of operations and procedures and be capable of communicating and consulting effectively with others.
• Working knowledge of the following information system software applications: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook.
• 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

What's On Offer:

At Alcoa, our care for people philosophy is backed by our excellent total rewards package that we provide our employees effective on your date of hire, such as:

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs.
• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)
• Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account (generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance
• Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote working
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date, 10 holidays, 7 illness days, Care for Family leave up to 40 days, up to 5 bereavement days, maximum of 30 jury duty days, and up to 10 days annual training for military leave

*This benefit information applies to US based applicant sonly. Alcoa reserves the right to change plans at its discretion.

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About the Location

Our Massena facility in New York State, established in 1902, is home to the longest continuously operating smelter in the world. Located on the St. Lawrence River, Massena, NY is the center for commercial, industrial, and manufacturing success in . Massena's caring sense of community, affordable cost of living, and extremely low-cost locally supplied energy, coupled with four public and private universities nearby, make a great place to call home. And within a two hour drive (or less) are cosmopolitan and historic Montreal and Ottawa, Canada to the north, and to the south are the tall, beautiful views of and within it is The Olympic Village.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person's gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.

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This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.