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 report, GHG report, 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
• Previous industrial plant experience
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations with an emphasis on air, waste, 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, , 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

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REF : 83912BR

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including :

• Physical wellness medical / Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include :

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
• Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career.

We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed : people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA , veterans and persons with disabilities.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here :

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow.

We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company.

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Req / Job ID

83912BR

LI-Onsite

Ref ID

LI-NG1

Last updated : 2024-05-17