Sr. Environmental Engineer

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

BAMG - Wilson

Individual Contributor

Legal, Compliance & Audit

In this role at the Wilson, NC plant the Sr Environmental Engineer is responsible for assuring ongoing plant compliance with all State and Federal environmental regulations / permits, and corporate guidelines, including air permit; wastewater, storm water, SPCC Management; SWPPP Management; and Hazardous Waste Management, etc. This role will initiate and lead plans to ensure efficient and cost-effective strategies for environmental performance. The successful applicant will possess strong technical knowledge in environmental compliance, and manufacturing plant operations.

• Plant-wide disposal activities ranging from routine, known waste streams to accidental spills. 

• Must understand plant processes and waste streams and devise safe and cost-effective ways for waste collection, recycle, and disposal.

• Should have thorough knowledge of waste, chemistry, applicable waste disposal regulations pertaining to air emissions, wastewater discharges, solid waste and hazardous waste collection and transportation.

• Respond to emergency situations such as spills and accidental discharges, calling for coordinating services of emergency, fire, and spill response teams.

• Will work in conjunction with various departments to find out about their future production plans and any changes they may decide.

• Management and maintenance of a 250-acre wildlife habitat. Duties include scheduling and leading activities and events at the habitat, organizing work to maintain habitat facilities, and community outreach about facilities available at the habitat. Obtain conservation certification for the habitat.

• The plant must have uninterrupted function of the departments while ensuring environmental compliance is a primary task for this position.

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent work experience 

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.