Environmental Specialist - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland Company Decatur , IL 62523

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Description

Environmental Specialist - Decatur, IL

An opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Specialist located in Decatur, IL. Reporting to the Decatur Complex Environmental Manager, this role will be a part of the EHS Center of Excellence and will directly support the Decatur West Complex, which is comprised of an Oilseeds processing facility, vegetable oil refinery and phytosterol production facility.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Monitor each designated site's activities and implement actions to ensure compliance with all ADM, federal, state and local government regulations as related to environmental regulations and requirements.

  • Develop and provide training for employees and contractors related to environmental programs.

  • Assist with the preparation of required reports and maintain all necessary records/documentation related to environmental programs for the facility.

  • Participate in and lead, where appropriate, all internal and external environmental audits or environmental agency visits and prioritize, assign and track the audit findings for completion.

  • Assist the Decatur Air and Waste Subject Matter Experts with information gathering for permitting, reporting, etc.

  • Communicate with regulatory agencies in writing, by phone or in person as required for issues such as resolving permit compliance, etc.

  • Travel on occasion for meetings, training, etc.

  • Maintain and manage the site's EMS including, but not limited to policy, standardization, procedure development, incident investigations - root cause analyses, risk reduction efforts, inspections, audits and training.

Skills:

  • Strong problem solving, diagnostic and analytical skills, with a results focused approach.

  • Strong leadership and change management skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, acts as a reliable pro-active communicator.

  • Strong presentation and writing skills.

  • Sound project/program management skills.

  • Excellent organizational skills.

Capabilities:

  • Open mindedness; forward thinking

  • Theoretical insight with pragmatic approach

  • Outgoing and energetic personality

  • Able to perform under pressure

  • Highly motivated self-starter

Experiences:

  • Working with large quantity generators of hazardous waste

  • Working with database software

  • SPCC and FRP

  • Regulatory reporting

  • Standards development

Additional Qualifications:

  • BS/BA degree in Engineering, Environmental Management or other related program preferred.

  • 5+ years' experience with progressive responsibility preferably in a process industrial environment.

  • Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and management systems, including air and water regulations and permitting.

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to impact and influence others at all levels in the organization.

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to organize and lead meetings.

  • Proven ability to work within a team based work environment.

  • Proven ability to assess risk and exercise sound judgment in making decisions.

  • Willingness to work flexible hours, occasionally other than normal business (day shift) hours to accommodate plant needs; i.e. training, inspections, etc. The Environmental Specialist may be contacted for after hour emergencies.

  • Proficient in the use of software such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

  • Must communicate effectively with engineering and operations technical staff, legal counsel, and regulatory agency personnel.

  • This position requires the ability to work in a variety of conditions such as an office environment, indoors/outdoors, hot/cold weather as well as physical demands such as standing, kneeling, and sitting for prolonged periods of time, climbing stairs/ladders and the ability to work in confined spaces in a variety of environmental conditions.

Relocation Assistance is available with this position.

ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veteran status.

This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance.

ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

Excited about this role but don't meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don't check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Ref:86778BR


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