Environmental Manager at Chemours in La Porte, TX

Environmental Manager
Location: US - TX - La Porte
As 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 Environmental Manager to join our growing Thermal and Specialized Solutions team. This position will be available at the La Porte Plant in La Porte, TX and report directly to the Plant Manager.
The primary focus of this Environmental Manager role is to provide strategic leadership and hands-on management for La Porte’s environmental program(s), ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations as well as corporate policies, standards, and site-specific requirements. The position also supports additional EHS tasks to meet team and site objectives, with an approximate 80% Environmental / 20% Safety focus.
As a senior-level, independent contributor with no direct reports, this expert-level EHS professional leverages deep technical and regulatory knowledge to deliver management-level guidance to groups and individuals across the site. While not a people manager, this role is highly influential—serving as a key member of the La Porte Leadership Team and acting as a trusted advisor, resource, and advocate for outstanding EHS performance and a positive safety culture.
The Environmental Manager is entrusted with planning and conducting complex assignments or strategic projects, often requiring the creation and implementation of innovative new approaches. The impact and visibility of this role make it an excellent springboard to broader leadership or specialized career opportunities, both within La Porte and across the organization.
This is a strong, hands-on role for someone eager to make a significant difference—shaping EHS strategies and outcomes, modeling exceptional safety behaviors, and contributing to a best-in-class work environment.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide technical guidance, expertise, and leadership as the site environmental resource, driving compliance activities with respect to regulatory and corporate requirements.
Lead site compliance efforts for adherence to the Clean Water Act, NPDES, SPCC, Storm Water Pollution Prevention, groundwater protection, and RC14001 program management.
Lead site compliance efforts for adherence to the Clean Air Act, New Source Review, New Source Performance Standards, NESHAP, MACT Standards, Title V permitting, emissions inventories, air emission reduction initiatives, and other associated air program requirements.
Manage and prepare required on-time reporting to federal, state, and local agencies, including SARA 312/313, Title V, Air Emissions Inventory, Greenhouse Gas, Hazardous Waste, and the Corporate Environmental Plan.
Participate in regulatory audits and interactions with federal and state environmental agencies, respond to agency requests or notifications, and lead/coordinate 1st and 2nd party environmental audits and plant staff audits.
Participate in the preparation of environmental permit applications and renewals, complete environmental regulation applicability determinations, and evaluate environmental implications of site process changes.
Lead and/or participate in investigations of environmental incidents, implement system improvements to reduce potential for future events, and conduct environmental impact assessments of operations projects or process changes.
Establish or update operating procedures and environmental training curriculum, communicate environmental requirements to employees, participate on plant and corporate OHS committees/teams, and travel offsite infrequently (less than 25%).
The following is required for this role:
BS in a technical discipline, preferably chemical or environmental engineering, environmental science, or related discipline.
5+ years of work experience in high-hazard chemical or petrochemical manufacturing in an environmental support capacity.
Working knowledge of environmental standards and regulations, including RC14001, RCRA, NPDES, Clean Water Act, and Clean Air Act.
Experience with environmental regulatory reporting, including SARA 312/313, Air Emission Inventory, CERCLA, NPDES DMR, and MACT compliance submissions.
Experience preparing waste characterization for off-site waste disposal.
Highly motivated with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision while managing multiple tasks within established schedules and timelines.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with operations, technical, and maintenance personnel.
Demonstrated computer competency with common software applications, including MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
The following is preferred for this role:
7+ years work experience in high hazard chemical or petrochemical manufacturing in an environmental support capacity.
Applicable safety certifications (i.e., CEP, NREP).
Interpret rules and policies and communicate both oral and written requirements purposefully and accurately.
Conceptualize ideas and thoughts into actions utilizing appropriate planning and organizational skills.
Provide environmental guidance in emergency situations and release response, including agency reporting as required.
Network and positively interact with other safety professionals.
Experience applying Lean methodologies to maintenance processes and supporting the implementation of business systems
Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Packages
401(k) Match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Learning and Development Opportunities
Strong Inclusion and Diversity
Company-paid Volunteer Day
We’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):
$132,370.00 - $206,829.00
Chemours Level:
27
Annual 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."