The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
This role manages an environmental compliance program under senior management direction, specifically related to the implementation of the RCRA (hazardous waste) consent decree (Bevill consent decree) in both the production plant and gypsum stack areas. This role implements environmental compliance strategies including policies, procedures, and systems to maintain and enhance environmental performance. Collaborates with internal stakeholders including engineering and operations to improve monitoring, automated controls, and other systems to ensure environmental compliance. This role will work with all necessary stakeholders to understand production plant operational areas and process flows. Coordinates root cause analysis for compliance incidents and oversee the implementation of corrective actions. This role will be the liaison between the environmental, operations, engineering, and maintenance departments regarding Bevill and will be the subject matter expert for the facility. They will partner with the business to work through complex environmental situations, support and offer guidance across the enterprise as needed, and support strategies aligned to sustainability efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Largely responsible for implementing and maintaining environmental compliance measures required under the Bevill consent decree as well as assist management in interpreting and applying technical regulatory requirements on production and gypsum stack operations.
- Interacts with local regulatory and/or government agencies to ensure environmental compliance at the plant, gypsum stack, and/or project level.
- Must keep fully informed of new developments in regulatory changes in environmental requirements. Responsible for assuring effective utilization of personnel and responding promptly to the needs of plant operations.
- Lead and/or assist in leading compliance projects throughout the plant and/or gypsum stack.
- Prepares budgetary and detailed cost estimates, economic analyses for projects, and appropriation requests.
- Manages all aspects of the installation of projects and of the program.
Typical Education
- Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4-year college or university preferred
Relevant Experience
- 5+ years related experience and/or training
- Environmental expertise in industrial and/or consulting fields preferred
- Experience interfacing with and ability to maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies
- Project management experience
Other Information
- Demonstrated ability to balance multiple tasks and assess priorities effectively
- Strong problem solving and analysis skills
- Proficient skills in MS Office, spreadsheets, Operations database applications, presentations, drafting programs.
- Ability to read technical/legal information and effectively communicate complex issues verbally and in writing.
- Ability to develop and conduct environmental training for all employees.
Job Requisition ID: 20349
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Location(s): ABW Don Plant - Pocatello
Country: United States
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **
