Environmental Specialist - Cedar Rapids, IA

Archer Daniels Midland • Cedar Rapids, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Specialist supports the Cedar Rapids Corn Complex and reports to the Environmental Manager. Working in both an office and industrial facility environment, this role supports plant operations teams in improving and maintaining environmental compliance programs and the Environmental Management System (EMS). The position works with plant management, operations, engineering, environmental groups, consultants, and regulatory agencies to address environmental compliance and sustainability needs. It also leads environmental projects, supports permitting and reporting, and provides training to plant personnel and contractors. Flexible hours may occasionally be needed to accommodate plant needs, and the specialist may be contacted after hours for emergencies. Minimal travel may be required. Relocation assistance is available. ADM requires successful completion of a background check.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in an environmental compliance role.
• Previous industrial plant experience.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, particularly air, waste, water/stormwater/wastewater management, and hazardous material handling and storage.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to impact and influence people at all organizational levels.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Ability to assess risk and exercise sound judgment in decision-making.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, occasionally outside normal business/day-shift hours, to accommodate plant needs.
• May be contacted after hours for emergencies.
• Minimal travel may be required for meetings and training.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs, especially Excel and Word.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing and implementing an Environmental Management System, such as an ISO 14001-ready program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation and sustainment of the site EMS, including policy, standardization, procedure development, incident investigations and root-cause analysis, continuous improvement, risk reduction, assessments, and training.
• Work with plant management, operations, engineering, and environmental groups to develop strategies or solutions for environmental issues, including sustainability goals.
• Work with operations and engineering to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and company requirements.
• Collect and verify routine environmental data with plant personnel for reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
• Maintain compliance supporting documents according to ADM’s recordkeeping process.
• Assist with site permitting activities, including Title V and PSD air permitting.
• Prepare environmental reports, including Title V, Emissions Inventory, TRI, Tier II, CEMS, GHG, and NSPS/NESHAP reports.
• Interact with environmental consultants and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Identify environmental requirements and needs and ensure they are considered in the development of new equipment or facilities.
• Lead environmental projects involving pollution prevention, pollution control, and compliance testing.
• Develop and provide required and as-needed environmental training to plant personnel and contractors, including training on stormwater pollution prevention, spill prevention control and countermeasure, spill reporting, hazardous waste, and risk management.
• Perform duties safely, use approved safety equipment, and complete safety training requirements.
• Learn the hazards in the work area and how to protect themselves and others.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical and prescription coverage.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• On-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement, as applicable.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings account.
• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Cash balance plan.
• Discounted employee stock purchasing program.
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Workers’ compensation.
• Legal assistance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
• Paid time off, including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, including LinkedIn Learning, language training, and mentoring programs.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

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