Environmental Engineering Specialist

3M•Maplewood, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Engineering Specialist evaluates the effectiveness of programs, processes, and technologies related to water discharges at 3M manufacturing facilities globally. The role provides leadership and strategic direction on water stewardship and compliance, supports facility operations and EHS colleagues, and develops standard work for water programs and tools. It collaborates across corporate and site functions and with external stakeholders to improve performance, develop best practices, and implement environmental technologies. This is an on-site role at the 3M Center in Maplewood, Minnesota, requiring at least four days per week at the site. Travel may include up to 20% domestically and internationally. Relocation may be authorized. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline, completed and verified before starting.
Ten years of environmental or engineering experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.
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Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
Combined expertise in water distribution, treatment, and optimization.
Experience with global, regional, and/or state environmental regulations, permits, and regulatory compliance strategies for manufacturing facilities.
Experience in process engineering, design engineering, project management, and/or manufacturing or production.

Responsibilities

Evaluate programs, processes, and technology related to water discharges at 3M manufacturing facilities globally.
Foster a culture of full entitlement toward compliance and risk reduction.
Engage with water regulatory agencies as needed to assist area and site EHS colleagues and support manufacturing facility operations.
Provide global leadership and strategic direction on water stewardship and compliance.
Develop standard work for water programs and tools, validating them with area EHS teams to ensure improvements are efficient and effective.
Collaborate with corporate EHS, area and site EHS teams, engineering, R&D, legal affairs, and external stakeholders to improve performance, recognize and develop best practices, and implement novel environmental technologies.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong EHS culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.