Environmental Engineer (Houston)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

SESCO Cement is a subsidiary of an international, diversified group of companies with revenues of $2.3 billion, and is a distributor of building materials. With a growing footprint of satellite locations and distribution partners across the U.S., they continue to expand their reach and realize their vision of bringing construction to an era of brighter possibilities, with a focus on providing customers with superior products to help them build and manufacture high-quality merchandise. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture of community where anyone can reach their highest potential.

Position Summary : Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing solutions that minimize the environmental impact of the companys operations while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. This role combines technical expertise with problem-solving skills to design and manage systems that promote sustainability, resource efficiency, and environmental stewardship.

A hands-on Environmental Engineer with 35 years of experience to lead air quality compliance and stormwater pollution prevention at our industrial facilities. Experience in cement, aggregates, lime, or similar bulk materials sectors is a strong plus. The role focuses on compliance strategy, monitoring, permitting, and continuous improvement for particulate / fugitive emissions and stormwater controls across plants, terminals, and ports.

Key Roles and Responsibilities :

Air Quality Compliance & Controls

• Own day-to-day compliance for particulate matter (PM10 / PM2.5), opacity.
• Develop, implement, and optimize dust control BMPs (e.g., water sprays, enclosures, surfactants, paved roads, speed limits).
• Oversee baghouses, filters, and control devices : inspections, leak testing, DP trends, and maintenance coordination.
• Plan and support stack / opacity testing (e.g., EPA Methods 5 / 201 / 202 / 9), CEMS / COMS where installed, and ambient monitoring as applicable.
• Lead fugitive dust management for material handling, conveying, loading / unloading (vessels, trucks, rail), and silo operations.

Stormwater & Wastewater Compliance

Monitoring, Reporting & Permitting

Audits, Training & Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional Support

Qualifications :

Certifications (Preferred)

Core Competencies

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Work Conditions & Travel

Physical Strain :

Sesco Cement is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

Sesco Cement is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, email Human Resources at hr@sescocement.com.