Sustainability Process Engineer (F/M/X)
USA - Green River, WY, US
Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.
About the role
Our Technical and Energy Engineering teams of highly qualified Engineering professionals serves a manufacturing plant whose major products are soda ash, sodium bicarbonate and processed trona.
As a Sustainability Process Engineer, you will work to design, develop, document, and implement processes and tools that enable effective execution of all site GHG (Green House Gas) reduction initiatives, including internal and external customer deliverables throughout the Solvay organization. You will further support processes and facilitate development of expertise among individual contributors across the organization by establishing and delivering KPI programs. You will also provide technical support for existing production technologies to engineering groups and lead performance improvement initiatives to drive sustainability.
You will be accountable for:
- Lead and manage greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and carbon credit initiatives, including carbon credit generation, verification, sales forecasting, and the implementation of projects that support sustainability and emissions reduction goals.
- Develop and optimize processes, documentation, and training programs to support GHG reduction projects, carbon offset verification activities, and continuous improvement across sustainability initiatives.
- Partner with Sustainability, Energy, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure accurate forecasting, reporting, and communication of carbon credits, product carbon footprints, emissions factors, and sustainability performance.
- Drive performance monitoring and data management efforts by developing KPIs, process control tools, reporting frameworks, and stakeholder communications to track project effectiveness and ensure compliance with verification requirements.
- Collaborate with site operations, engineering, and technical teams to support project implementation, contractor coordination, energy and cost reviews, problem-solving, and continuous improvement activities that advance site and corporate sustainability objectives.
We offer at-will employment based in Green River, WY.
About you
Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, environmental, civil, or mine engineering from a four-year accredited college or university.
Minimum of 5-10 years of experience with process or industrial/manufacturing plant experience. Six Sigma or equivalent problem-solving certification preferred. Experience in data architecture, manipulation, and modeling is preferred.
Competencies:
- Technical Expertise
- Project Management
- Results Accountability
Behaviors:
- Safety
- Leadership
- Accountability
About the pay
Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is: $106,000-$118,000 per year in the United States.
Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
Benefits
- Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
- Prioritization of well-being: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
- Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.
About us
Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes.
We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.