SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) – Environmental Engineer

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our, collaborative, and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centres around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

The Hammond factory is a high-paced dynamic work environment. We achieve goals through collaborative cross-functional teams. The site’s rich history dates to 1930 and fosters a deep passion for delighting consumers through the Dove Brand. We are committed to developing leaders equipped to handle challenges across the company. We are proud to be the largest bar soap manufacturer in North America and flagship Dove bar soap factory in Unilever.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. 

As the Environmental Engineer, you will lead the environmental strategy and compliance efforts at our manufacturing site. This role is a key member of the SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) team, with a strong emphasis on environmental performance, regulatory compliance, and sustainability. In addition to environmental responsibilities, you will also oversee the site’s long-term strategy for facilities and utilities infrastructure, ensuring alignment with environmental goals and operational efficiency.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the site’s environmental programs, including air, water, waste, and chemical management.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, state/local agencies) and corporate standards.
• Serve as the site’s primary liaison for environmental inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Monitor and report environmental performance metrics; identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Drive sustainability initiatives such as zero waste, water conservation, energy efficiency, and carbon footprint reduction.
• Develop and deliver environmental training and awareness programs for site personnel.
• Support incident investigations related to environmental events and ensure timely resolution and corrective actions.
• Lead the strategic planning and oversight of site facilities and utilities, including energy systems, water treatment, HVAC, and infrastructure upgrades, ensuring alignment with environmental and operational goals.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations teams to integrate environmental considerations into capital projects and facility upgrades.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support SHE culture and continuous improvement initiatives.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in an environmental or facilities-related role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with environmental management systems (e.g., ISO 14001).
• Familiarity with utilities systems (e.g., boilers, chillers, compressed air, wastewater treatment).
• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
  • CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
  • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
  • AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

What We Can Offer You

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Pay: The pay range for this position is $86,080 to $129,120. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

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Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

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