Senior Engineer - Environmental; Beech , SC

Job Overview

Provide overall leadership for the Environmental and Sustainability systems at the manufacturing site in support of a safe and profitable operation that strives to continuously improve and reduce mill impact on the environment.

• Ensure compliance with K-C and regulatory controls related to environmental matters.
• Apply extensive knowledge of EPA Clean Air Act, SCDES, and other federal and state agencies.
• Review and document EMOC.
• Maintain chemical inventory (SARA Reporting) and coordinate with staff on projects with air impacts.
• Own the environmental and sustainability components within the site’s E&S Management System.
• Identify environmental aspects, hazards, emerging requirements and verify that they are managed to acceptable risk levels.
• Define and implement the site’s environmental and sustainability risk reduction strategy.
• Lead the facility’s ISO 14001:2026 implementation and related improvement initiatives.
• Embed K-C’s E&S strategies and partner with segment and global teams to ensure consistent application of E&S standards.
• Drive facility E&S objectives through pipeline ideation and execution, CPC/Sustainability system alignment, and calibration with plant and central teams.
• Deliver Sustainability 2030 goals, including water use reduction, climate emissions reduction, waste elimination, and chemicals of concern elimination.
• Lead environmental event investigations and ensure root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Train all employees and ensure contractor compliance with environmental standards.
• Implement digital reporting and assurance systems to improve resource efficiency; maintain data integrity.
• Leverage technology platforms for improved decision‑making and problem‑solving.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of E&S experience in air permitting, chemical management, SPCC, and SWPPP programs within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated management and leadership experience; strong communication, collaboration and influencing skills.

• DOT/RCRA training or willingness to obtain it.

Kimberly-Clark is a committed equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from protected veterans, reservists, and individuals from all backgrounds without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other protected characteristic.

Beech Island Mill – Full Time – Employee – Regular.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; onsite fitness center; occupational health nurse; allowances for safety equipment; flexible savings and spending accounts; insurance options; education support; relocation support.