Environmental Engineer

3MCordova, IL
$81,983 - $100,202Onsite

About The Position

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As an Environmental Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Developing and implementing environmental programs/practices aimed to mitigate hazards and ensure compliance within the site. Interpreting, implementing, coordinating, and maintaining the regulatory compliance rhythm to assure completion of reporting and recording for applicable Federal, State and Local Environmental Permits, regulations, and programs. Analyzing environmental data, self-assessments, reports, trends and communicating findings and recommendations for correction of gaps to operational leadership. Developing a broad knowledge and understanding of external environmental activities and technologies and how they relate to the businesses of the division/staff organization. Evaluating complex regulatory challenges across environmental medias related to dynamic manufacturing operations. Establishing and cultivating a network of intra-divisional support to facilitate completion of environmental assignments. Communicating environmental projects and/or program status and results to operational Leadership

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start).
  • Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
  • Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
  • All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M.
  • Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Nice To Haves

  • Internships, Co-ops, and/or 1-2 years of related Environmental or Engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment
  • Skills include proven track record working with Teams.
  • Leadership experience in previous roles, clubs, extra-curricular activities, or other organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and implementing environmental programs/practices aimed to mitigate hazards and ensure compliance within the site.
  • Interpreting, implementing, coordinating, and maintaining the regulatory compliance rhythm to assure completion of reporting and recording for applicable Federal, State and Local Environmental Permits, regulations, and programs.
  • Analyzing environmental data, self-assessments, reports, trends and communicating findings and recommendations for correction of gaps to operational leadership.
  • Developing a broad knowledge and understanding of external environmental activities and technologies and how they relate to the businesses of the division/staff organization.
  • Evaluating complex regulatory challenges across environmental medias related to dynamic manufacturing operations.
  • Establishing and cultivating a network of intra-divisional support to facilitate completion of environmental assignments.
  • Communicating environmental projects and/or program status and results to operational Leadership
  • Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
  • Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Disability Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Paid Absences
  • Retirement Benefits
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