Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative · 1 day ago
Environmental Engineer
Renville, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$51K/yr - $82K/yr
2+ years expSouthern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative is focused on environmental management strategies, and they are seeking an Environmental Engineer to minimize environmental risk and ensure compliance with regulations. The role involves data management, regulatory reporting, inspections, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Collects, analyzes, and synthesizes necessary field data, internal (operational) and external (laboratory) analytical data into the facility’s environmental data management system (EQuIS) under supervision of environmental engineer or manager
Prepares regulatory reports by exporting data from EQuIS data management system
Reviews internal and external data, and reports necessary information to appropriate sources; investigates deviations, exceedances, and data omissions
Develops technical reports and memorandums as needed
Conducts facility-wide inspections to ensure all activities conform to environmental policy and permit requirements
Confirms environmental monitoring is completed in a timely and consistent fashion as outlined by SMBSC’s environmental policies and permits
Prepares, reviews and files regulatory reports, permit applicability analysis, and permit applications for several environmental permitting programs including Title V Air Quality, National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) – Wastewater, Solid Waste, and Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) permits
Assists with evaluating and responding to violations or problems discovered during inspections or routine data collection to help determine appropriate reporting occurs; offers advice on the development of corrective actions for the future
Reports spills, releases, and exceedances to the appropriate agencies; updates management on the status of such reports
Conducts relevant new employee and contractor orientation and recurring training
Communicates environmental needs and issues to employees
Provides weekly status updates to environmental manager on findings from inspections, potential non-compliance issues, and permit related items
Collaborates with personnel to design systems, processes and/or equipment for the control, management, or remediation of water, air or soil quality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in environmental engineering or related science field (chemical, civil, mechanical, and biosciences)
2 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment or relative experience in the form of internships
Valid U.S. Driver's License
General knowledge and understanding of environmental laws and regulations
Ability to read and comprehend all state and federal environmental laws related to SMBSC's permits to assist in developing permit applications, determine compliance, and using individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, and standards
Proficient data analysis, technical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies with data in order to draw conclusions and make recommendations for current and future needs
Effective communication and presentation skills
Ability to maintain high attention to detail
Ability to convey complex thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise manner
Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees
Fluent in use of Microsoft Office products. Especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ability to manage and lead projects or permit programs
Ability to work well in a collaborative environment
Effective planning and prioritization skills
Reliable and flexible
Ability to work effectively and professionally with contractors, consultants and regulatory agency personnel
Preferred
Any wastewater, solid waste, safety, HAZWOPER, or related training, a plus
Company
Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative
Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative is a food production company that produces granulated sugar and liquid sucrose.
501-1000 employees
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Paul Fry
President and CEO
Ian O'Connell
Chief Financial Officer
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