Environmental Specialist

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 Specialist to join our growing Chemours Discovery Hub team. This position will report directly to the Environmental Manager​ at our Newark, DE location.

The Environmental Specialist will be part of an exciting opportunity to impact the company’s compliance and performance programs at our State-of-the-Art Chemours Discovery hub located on the University of Delaware STAR campus.  The Environmental Specialist will be involved in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of various EHS systems across the Site. This highly visible role interfaces with R&D, Technical Service, Pilot Facilities, site EHS functions, and leadership to administer programs, procedures, develop reports and to ensure compliance.  

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain and support environmental compliance systems, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Prepare, review, and submit data for regulatory and corporate reports (e.g. EPCRA, Air Emissions Inventory, Wastewater Discharge Monitoring Reports, Hazardous waste reporting, corporate sustainability, etc.)

• Conduct environmental applicability determinations and compliance assessments for routine operations, projects, and process changes.

• Lead and support environmental audits, inspections, and incident investigations; ensure timely corrective actions and continuous improvement.

• Develop, update, and maintain environmental procedures, documentation, and training materials.

• Monitor, analyze, and communicate environmental performance metrics to support compliance and decision-making.

• Build and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and stay current on regulatory changes and industry trends.

• Support hazardous waste management activities, including storage area compliance, labeling, containment, and documentation.

The following is required for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical/scientific discipline.

• 3–5 years of environmental experience, preferably in R&D, laboratory, or manufacturing environments.

• Working knowledge of air compliance programs and environmental reporting requirements.

• Familiarity with environmental management systems (e.g., RCMS, RC14001, ISO 14001).

• Knowledge of hazardous waste characterization and hazardous waste storage area requirements.

The following is preferred for this role:

• Experience supporting environmental audits, compliance assessments, incident investigations, and regulatory agency interactions.

• Experience with Delaware and Maryland environmental regulations.

• Experience with air and wastewater permitting.

• Experience with lab packing, hazardous material/waste shipments, and DOT classifications.

• Experience working with environmental management systems (RCMS, RC14001, ISO 14001).

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and enterprise systems; programming experience (Python, R) is a plus.

Benefits: 

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

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):

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Annual Bonus Target:

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."