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Description
Mohawk Industries, the world's largest flooring manufacturer, has a tremendous opportunity for a skilled Environmental Engineer to further the organization's award-winning sustainability efforts.
At Mohawk, professional growth is fostered in a system where individuals are given the tools to learn and the opportunities to apply new skills. Mohawk ranks 9th in the 2009 Training Magazine Top 125 listing and is a 2-time winner of the General Services Administration's Evergreen Award for environmental stewardship.
To learn more about Mohawk's commitment to the environment, please visit Mohawk GreenWorks. Mohawk is a multinational Fortune 500 Company that retains a "hometown" informality. Within the company, a friendly work environment is based on mutual respect.
Position Overview:
This key position in the Environmental Services Department will help support Mohawk's environmental initiatives in multiple countries. This role will be viewed by senior leadership as an internal subject matter expert or a gateway to SMEs, especially on environmental and supporting sustainability topics.
The position requires a strong technical background to lead, prepare and manage programs in such areas as waste water, storm water, air, emergency planning and training, and development. The successful candidate will work to obtain and maintain ISO certification at multiple locations.
The job requires travel 20 to 25% of the time, mostly local, but some international site visits will be necessary. The organization is committed to developing an in-depth, long-term training program to help a newly-hired professional gain a complete understanding of Mohawk's complex environmental procedures, reporting processes and metrics. The position requires the ability to successfully manage multiple projects and to ensure that rigorous reporting standards are adhered to.
Qualifications:
Requirements for this position include 5 or more years direct experience, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology or related technical degree, and 3-plus years multi-state air and waste water permitting experience. ISO 14001 implementation experience highly desirable. Candidates should be able to apply professional background, strong communication skills and sound computer skills to planning, analysis and management consulting with strong emphasis on service.
Compensation: Mohawk offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes a wide variety of benefit options so that individuals can tailor the plan that's right for him or her. Benefits include health care with a prescription card, dental/vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, employee purchase discounts, tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs and much more.
To Apply:
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We're proud of our commitment to sustainability. We're growing greener every day! Learn more at Mohawk GreenWorks.
Mohawk is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant. (EEO/AA M/F/D/V)