Environmental Coordinator - Richmond TX

Archer Daniels Midland • Richmond, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Coordinator reports to the Plant Manager and supports the Richmond, Texas Cotton Seed facility. Working in both an office and industrial facility environment, the coordinator supports plant operations teams in improving and maintaining site environmental compliance programs and the Environmental Management System (EMS). The role also works closely with the Environmental, Health & Safety Center of Excellence (EHS CoE) for functional alignment, clarity, and support.

The coordinator monitors site activities and implements actions to ensure compliance with company, federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, permits, and requirements. The role develops and delivers training; prepares regulatory reports and maintains records; supports continuous-improvement initiatives and site strategy; leads environmental audits and agency visits where appropriate; prepares permit applications and regulatory applicability analyses; and communicates with regulatory agencies. The coordinator maintains the site EMS, including policies, procedures, investigations, root-cause analyses, risk-reduction efforts, inspections, audits, and training. Occasional travel for meetings and training is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, or a related program.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and management systems, including air and water regulations and permitting.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence people at all levels of the organization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to organize and lead meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to assess risk and exercise sound judgment in decision-making.
• Willingness to work flexible hours outside normal day-shift business hours to support plant operations, such as training and inspections.
• Willingness to serve as an after-hours emergency point of contact when required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Ability to climb stairs; lift up to 50 pounds; sit or stand for extended periods; work at heights; bend and kneel; and qualify to wear a respirator.
• Ability to work in office, indoor, and outdoor settings and varied environmental conditions, including hot, cold, and inclement weather; walk long distances; climb stairs and ladders; work in confined spaces; and wear a respirator when required.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role in a continuous-manufacturing, industrial environment.
• Experience with TCEQ, EPA, or other applicable state or local environmental regulatory agencies.
• Experience with environmental permits and programs applicable to industrial manufacturing facilities.
• Experience with environmental management systems, compliance auditing, incident investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action management.
• Experience with environmental compliance software and data-management systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
• Professional certifications or training in environmental compliance, auditing, hazardous materials, stormwater, wastewater, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor site activities and implement actions to ensure compliance with ADM, federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, permits, and company requirements.
• Develop and provide environmental-program training for employees and contractors.
• Prepare required reports and maintain records and documentation related to facility environmental programs.
• Participate in and, where appropriate, lead cross-functional initiatives to drive continuous improvement and achieve Annual Objectives ("Big Rocks").
• Lead internal and external environmental audits and environmental agency visits where appropriate, and prioritize, assign, and track audit findings through completion.
• Prepare permit applications and regulatory applicability analyses related to air, land, water, and other environmental requirements.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies in writing, by phone, or in person, including for pre-application meetings or to resolve permit-compliance issues.
• Travel occasionally for meetings and training.
• Maintain and manage the site EMS, including policies, standardization, procedure development, incident investigations, root-cause analyses, risk-reduction efforts, inspections, audits, and training.
• Work with leadership to build the site strategy and deployment plans for regional leadership's defined "Big Rocks."
• Track local KPIs defined by the site strategy to achieve established goals.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription coverage, dental and vision insurance, and access to an on-site wellness center or gym reimbursement where applicable.
• Flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
• 401(k) with matching contributions and a cash balance plan.
• Discounted employee stock purchasing program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Workers' compensation, legal assistance, and identity theft protection.
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and Colleague Giving Programs.
• Paid time off, including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, including LinkedIn Learning, language training, and mentoring programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level