COMPLEX ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER

Pilgrim's Pride • Nacogdoches, TX

375d

About The Position

The Complex Environmental Manager at Pilgrim's is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Wastewater Treatment, Offal Facility, and Water Plant. This role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and effective management of environmental practices within the facilities. The manager will train and supervise staff, maintain facilities, and ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations while fostering a safe working environment.

Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or similar field preferred
• Proven management skills
• Must possess a minimum Class III Waste Water License or have the ability to obtain an appropriate State Certified license within twelve months of employment
• Experience with environmental engineering
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, wastewater treatment and air permitting programs
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite Products (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook)
• Previous experience working with and appropriately handling confidential information

Responsibilities

• Manage Wastewater Department
• Supervise Wastewater personnel
• Perform tests as required to treat water properly
• Train personnel in best practices for keeping water in compliance with City and State requirements
• Keep accurate records and ensure all documentation is kept up to date and accurate
• Take and submit water samples as required
• Make sure all safety rules and requirements are followed
• Supervise cleaning and maintenance of wastewater and offal departments
• Communicate effectively with regulators on matters related to permitting, expansion and non-compliance issues
• Ensure that all facilities obtain and maintain necessary environmental permits
• Investigate complaints
• Provide for environmental training for staff and division personnel
• Ensure that all facilities have adequate and efficient environmental protection systems
• Supervise design, construction and startup as may be required
• Collaborate with Division Engineers on design, budgeting, startup and permitting on projects assigned to them
• Stay current on changing regulations and technology
• Participate in the emergency and chemical release reporting and response program
• Provide reports to management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree