Environmental Engineer

Corteva Agriscience • Johnston, RI

20h • Remote

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide Global Environmental Regulatory Support. This role will provide regulatory guidance for the Global Seeds Business Platforms and includes support for Manufacturing/Production Facilities, Research Locations, Laboratories, and various Corporate Functions (Auditing, Process Safety, Mergers & Acquisitions, etc.). The role is technical in nature requiring a combination of both Engineering and Regulatory Expertise for the applicant to be successful. The role requires sound fundamental Engineering Expertise with a special focus on competency in air emission calculations. This is a multi-disciplined Environmental Compliance Leadership Role with an expectation of periodic work in all Environmental Media.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required, Chemical or Environmental Engineering degree strongly preferred
• A minimum of 7 years’ prior work experience in a related Environmental Position
• Proficient in Workstation Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficient technical writing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to work independently and error free.
• Ability to work proficiently on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective Leadership Skills
• Effective Negotiating Skills

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in a Manufacturing Environment is desired

Responsibilities

• Ability to work effectively within the structure of a Global EH&S Management Systems (Work Processes, Procedures, Goals and Objectives, etc.).
• Perform Environmental Calculations (Primarily Air Emission) independently in support of Environmental Permitting.
• Preparation and submission of Environmental Permit Applications for Global Operations.
• Negotiate Permits, Fines, and Regulatory Advocacy Positions on behalf of both the Business and Individual Sites.
• Support Programs and Regulatory Solutions which are in alignment with the Corporate Sustainability Objectives.
• Demonstrated Proficiency in Air, Water, Waste, and Pesticide Regulatory Environments.
• Lead and Participate in Environmental Multi-media Regulatory Compliance Audits.
• Lead Interactions with Business Personnel for the creation of Site/Business Level Environmental Procedures
• Provide Environmental Expertise for Management of Change Reviews.
• Provide Guidance and Support for Environmental Compliance Corrective Actions.
• Review, Interpret, and Communicate Environmental Regulatory Laws and Regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently with internal and outside Legal Counsel.
• Other job requirements as directed by the Supervisor

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

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