Environmental Specialist - Cedar Rapids, IA

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Job Summary:
The Environmental Specialist reports to the Environmental Manager and supports the Cedar Rapids Corn Complex.  While working in both an office and industrial facility environment, the Environmental Specialist supports the plant operations teams in improving and maintaining the site’s environmental compliance programs and Environmental Management System (EMS).

Responsibilities:
Assist with the implementation and sustainment of the site’s EMS program, including, but not limited to, policy, standardization, procedure development, incident investigation, (root cause analysis), continuous improvement and risk reduction efforts, assessments, and training
Work closely with plant management, operations, engineering, and environmental groups in developing strategies or solutions for environmental issues such as sustainability goals
Work closely with the operations and engineering groups to ensure environmental compliance of federal, state, and local regulations and company requirements
Interact with plant personnel to collect/verify routine data necessary for environmental reporting and recordkeeping requirements
Follow ADM’s recordkeeping process to maintain records as supporting documents of compliance
Assist in permitting activities for the site, including Title V and PSD air permitting
Prepare environmental reports such as Title V, Emissions Inventory, TRI, Tier II, CEMS, GHG, NSPS/NESHAP, etc.
Interact with environmental consultants and regulatory agencies as needed
Identify environmental requirements and needs, and ensure that such are considered in the development of new equipment or facilities
Serve as the lead on various environmental projects including pollution prevention, pollution control, and compliance testing
Develop and provide required and as needed environmental training to plant personnel and contractors such as Storm Water Pollution Prevention, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure, Spill Reporting, Hazardous Waste, Risk Management, and others as assigned
Perform duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment and successfully complete all safety training requirements
Familiarize themselves with the hazards in their work area and how to protect themselves and others

Requirements:
BS degree in Environmental, Engineering, or related discipline preferred
2-4 years’ experience in an environmental compliance role
Previous industrial plant experience
Strong knowledge of environmental regulations with an emphasis on air, waste, water/storm water/wastewater management, and hazardous material handling/storage
Environmental Management System (similar to a ISO 14001-ready program) development and implementation experience preferred
Strong leadership skills with the ability to impact and influence others at all levels of the organization
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to work within a team-based work environment
Proven ability to assess risk and exercise sound judgment in decision-making
Willingness to work flexible hours, occasionally other than normal business (day shift) hours to accommodate plant needs, e.g., training, projects, etc.  The Environmental Specialist may be contacted after hours for emergencies.
Minimal travel may be required for activities such as meetings and training
Proficient with Microsoft programs, with emphasis on Excel and Word
Relocation Assistance is available with this position.



ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. 


Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$70,400.00 - $131,300.00
Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus