With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&T centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Hexcel is currently seeking an Environmental Program Manager for our Kent, WA location. You will be responsible for supporting variety of environmental systems to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, including site permits, ISO14001 certificate, and corporate sustainability and best practices. To be successful in this role, you will collaborate with operations to prevent compliance deviations, impact to property and adjacent communities, and continually improve the strong EHS culture in place. This is a great opportunity to improve environmental compliance culture and learn and grow in the field of environmental health and safety compliance. The role will report to the Site EHS Manager.

Summary pay range: $93,599 - 160,000 annual salary.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

Guide the strategic improvement of Kent’s environmental management system, to include maturing a robust culture, prioritizing operational compliance with various environmental reporting obligations focused on continuous improvement in support of Hexcel’s systems, procedures, and sustainability initiatives.
Collaborate with corporate and plant leadership to lead environmental permitting and compliance strategies, including leading the preparation of applications for environmental permits and plans that support current and future site operations.
Work with the site operational teams and EHS staff to ensure air emissions, hazardous waste volumes, wastewater and stormwater effluence and other environmental performance values are calculated and effectively managed. Review and approve chemical purchases for EHS related compliance and risks and recommend adequate controls.
Guide and support site leadership team to ensure adherence to the site’s ISO 14001 and 45001 certifications.
Collaborate with and provide support to corporate initiatives/activities, including audits, leading site-specific environmental sustainability data collection.
Prepare and support the site team to deliver presentations, communications, and educational/training materials (e.g., leadership; line leaders; operators) to include environmental permitting, performance, and compliance status and actions, as necessary.
Provide support to represent Kent and Hexcel in meetings with environmental agencies, local community groups, NGOs and other relevant external stakeholder interactions as needed.
Collaborate in developing strategies and participate in negotiations with regulators, including permits and other appropriate activities in conjunction with corporate environmental and legal teams.
Support the Site EHS Team for health and safety programs such as emergency preparedness activities (planning, training, evacuation drills, reporting, etc.), chemical safety, HAZCOM, industrial hygiene monitoring, confined space entry, respiratory protection, EHS reviews, administrative, facilities/maintenance, etc.
Prepare and submit all required regulatory reports such as, EPCRA Tier II, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), Annual Emissions Inventory, Notice of Compliance, other agency notifications or permit renewal applications. Collect environmental samples, data, and maintain instruments. Analyze environmental data and incorporate into key site and corporate performance indicators, where applicable.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, chemical engineering, or equivalent technical degree required; master’s degree is a plus.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental heavy roles, with experience in chemical management preferred.
Experience in aspects of environmental compliance (e.g., air, water, and/or waste) is required, with experience in supporting manufacturing operations preferred.
Experience in managing synthetic minor air permit, RCRA large quantity generator waste management, and direct/indirect effluent discharge permits.
Positive regulatory agency interaction, with a demonstrated ability and initiative to manage/prioritize technical projects.
Experience with WA State EHS regulations is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to train and guide cross functional leaders and across site operations (e.g., supervisors, operators, etc.).
Familiarity with environmental and sustainability programs (e.g., emissions reduction, waste reduction and recycling, reduction of water consumption).
Innovative problem solver, able to lead and guide others in support of key environmental management system goals and site operational priorities.
Professional certifications such as CHMM, QEP, CIH, RG/LHG, PE, or CSP preferred.

At Hexcel, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Hexcel also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.