Company Overview
Imagine Everything. Build the Future with Hexion.
At Hexion, we push boundaries, rethink possibilities, and create real impact. We activate science to deliver progress—developing breakthrough solutions that strengthen industries, protect communities, and drive a more sustainable future.
This is where bold thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators come together to shape what’s next. Whether you're engineering advanced materials, transforming manufacturing technologies, or leading strategic innovation, your ideas and actions leave a lasting mark. We cultivate an inclusive culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability, ensuring every contribution propels us forward.
We don’t follow the status quo—we challenge it, disrupt it, and improve it. Every role at Hexion is part of something bigger.
We invest in innovation, sustainability, and continuous development—equipping you with the tools, training, and opportunities to excel. With an unwavering commitment to safety, partnership, belonging, and impact, we empower you to lead change and strengthen industries worldwide.
Your Future Starts Here.
If you’re ready to push limits, reimagine what’s possible, and create the extraordinary, Hexion is where you belong.
Anything is possible when you imagine everything.
Position Overview
The Environmental Engineer is an individual contributor responsible for supporting safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible operations at Hexion's Springfield, Oregon facility. This role helps ensure the site meets applicable Lane County, Oregon, and federal environmental regulations while supporting day-to-day execution of environmental programs, permit requirements, regulatory reporting, and compliance activities.
This position directly contributes to environmental performance by providing technical guidance, maintaining compliance systems, supporting environmental evaluations for projects and process changes, and helping translate operational data into clear compliance actions. The role serves as a key environmental resource for Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Site Leadership and supports a strong culture of environmental stewardship, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Job Responsibilities
Support Environmental Compliance & Program Execution
Manage site environmental programs to support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements
Support day-to-day environmental compliance activities, including monitoring, inspections, recordkeeping, reporting, and corrective action follow-up
Maintain compliance with key environmental programs, including air, waste management, wastewater, stormwater, EPCRA, and SPCC requirements
Track environmental permit requirements and regulatory obligations to ensure site-specific compliance actions are completed on time
Provide Environmental Technical Guidance
Serve as a technical resource to Site Leadership, Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams
Provide guidance on permit conditions, environmental requirements, regulatory changes, and site best practices
Translate process, operational, and environmental data into usable compliance information
Support environmental awareness and understanding of site environmental expectations
Support Project, Process Change & Regulatory Authorization Activities
Evaluate projects, process changes, and operational modifications for environmental applicability
Identify environmental permitting or authorization needs related to site changes
Support preparation and submission of required environmental applications, reports, and regulatory documentation
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure environmental requirements are incorporated into project planning and execution
Manage Reporting, Data & Compliance Tools
Support data collection, analysis, and submittal of required environmental reports, including Fire Marshal, Tier II, TRI, and other required regulatory reports
Develop, maintain, and improve spreadsheets, trackers, and compliance tools to support environmental program execution
Analyze compliance data to identify trends, risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
Maintain organized environmental records and documentation to support audit readiness
Support Audits, Inspections & Continuous Improvement
Participate in internal audits, external audits, and regulatory agency inspections as needed
Support timely response to audit findings, agency requests, and corrective actions
Help identify practical improvements to strengthen compliance systems and streamline environmental work processes
Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve environmental performance, accountability, and operational efficiency
Minimum Qualifications
Required Qualifications
3 to 6 years of experience as an environmental engineer or environmental professional in a manufacturing, industrial, or regulated facility environment
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering field
Working knowledge of LRAPA, Oregon DEQ, and federal environmental regulations across multiple media
Strong working knowledge of air compliance and permitting requirements
Practical experience with wastewater permitting and compliance
Familiarity with waste management, stormwater, EPCRA, SPCC, and environmental reporting requirements
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and operate independently at times
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to influence without direct authority and work effectively across functions
Proficiency with spreadsheet tools, data tracking, and compliance management systems
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting environmental compliance in a chemical manufacturing environment
Experience preparing or supporting Tier II, TRI, emissions, wastewater, stormwater, or other regulatory reporting
Experience participating in regulatory inspections, audits, or agency interactions
SAP experience or experience with similar enterprise systems
Experience supporting environmental reviews for capital projects, process changes, or management of change activities
Travel Requirements
10% travel
Other
We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, pregnancy, race, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site and, be at least 18 years of age. Any offer of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of a drug test and background investigation, as well as authorization for the Company to conduct additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. A prior criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment, and the Company will conduct an individualized assessment and reassessment, consistent with applicable law, prior to making any final employment decision.
