Sr. Environmental Specialist - Albuquerque, NM

General Mills•Albuquerque, NM

6h•Onsite

About The Position

This role acts as a coach and advisor to the site and ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and company environmental regulations and requirements. It involves implementing and maintaining the site-level Environment & Safety Management System (ESMS), executing environmental programs, and developing, implementing, and administering company HSE policy and procedure to reinforce an environmental culture of responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher
3+ years of related experience
Strong understanding of environmental regulatory compliance and reporting guidelines
Ability to manage day-to-day environmental programs and permits
Strong interpersonal, coaching, influencing, and project management skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficient in computer software applications
Ability to interpret technical documents and drawings
Ability to thrive in an inclusive culture
Ability to travel up to 10%
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

Nice To Haves

Preference for an OSHA / Environmental safety, biology, chemistry or science-based degree
Knowledge and/or background in environmental permitting and EPA regulations
Working knowledge of local NM, Bernalillo County and City of Albuquerque regulations
Experience in food and beverage manufacturing or related field
Experience in Human Safety management systems and Human Organizational Performance, Safety 2.0

Responsibilities

Serve as the site technical advisor and lead resource for environmental regulatory compliance
Implements, maintains, and assesses environmental standards and procedures in accordance with company ESMS requirements
Ensures compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and permits, to include but not limited to the following: (Waste Water, Storm Water, Air, Hazardous Waste)
Completes and submits all required environmental reports for the facility
Assists in managing the environmental budget
Provides strategic direction and prioritization to address environmental risk and loss during annual planning processes
Manages regulatory aspects of process safety and ammonia refrigeration management program, including Risk Management programs as applicable
Ensures the impact of regulatory changes on the facility are being managed
Supports Corporate Sustainability initiatives as appropriate for the site
Actively participates in change or project management to identify and address critical risk at the facility
Identifies and evaluates environmental risk arising from new chemicals, products, and manufacturing changes
Provides support to the site to address regulatory inspections and complaints
Provides assistance in the analysis of significant incidents (fire, chemical releases, fatalities, severe or multiple injuries, etc.) and follow-up on corrective actions ensuring information is shared throughout the Company to prevent re-occurrence
Reports company-required environmental and sustainability metrics at required frequencies in GSTEMS
Maintains knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and potential changes that may impact the facility
Support for plant Human Safety initiatives as assigned to improve compliance and drive culture