Environmental Specialist - Quincy, ILThis is a salaried-exempt position.
The Quincy soybean processing facility is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Environmental Specialist.

Position Description:
The Environmental Specialist will report to the Environmental Coordinator and supports the Quincy Oilseeds Complex, comprised of 2 Solvent Extraction Plants, a Refinery and a packaged margarin plant. While working in both an office and industrial facility environment, the Environmental Specialist will support the plant operations teams in improving and maintaining the site’s environmental compliance programs and the Environmental Management System (EMS). The Environmental Specialist works closely with the EHS CoE (Environmental, Health & Safety Center of Excellence) for functional alignment, clarity, and support.

Position Responsibility:
The Environmental Specialist’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:Monitor site activities and implement actions to ensure compliance with all ADM, federal, state, and local government regulations as related to environmental regulations and requirements.Develop and provide training for employees and contractors related to environmental programs.Prepare required reports and maintain all necessary records/documentation related to environmental programs for the facility.Participate in and lead, where appropriate, cross-functional initiatives that drive improvement in the Site’s “Big Rocks” (Annual Objectives)Participate in and lead, where appropriate, all internal and external environmental audits or environmental agency visits and prioritize, assign, and track the audit findings for completion.Prepare appropriate permit applications and regulatory applicability analysis relating to air, land, water, and other environmental regulations and requirements.Communicate with regulatory agencies in writing, by phone or in person as required for issues such as pre-application meetings or resolving permit compliance.Travel on occasion for meetings, and trainings.Maintain and manage the site’s EMS including, but not limited to, policy, standardization, procedure development, incident investigations – root cause analyses, risk reduction efforts, inspections, audits, and training.Position Requirements:BS/BA degree in Engineering, Environmental Management/Engineering or related program.5+ years of similar experience working with industrial facilities preferred.Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and management systems, including air and water regulations and permitting.Strong leadership skills with the ability to impact and influence others at all levels in the organization.Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to organize and lead meetings.Demonstratable ability to work within a team-based work environment.Ability to assess risk and exercise sound judgment in making decisions.Willingness to work flexible hours, occasionally other than normal business (day shift) hours to accommodate plant needs, (i.e., training, inspections, etc.).Willingness to be a point of contact for after hour emergencies when required.Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.This position requires the ability to work in a variety of conditions including an office environment, indoors/outdoors, hot/cold weather as well as physical demands such as standing, kneeling, and sitting for prolonged periods of time, climbing stairs/ladders and the ability to work in confined spaces in a variety of environmental conditions.Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. 

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