Environmental Specialist II - Multi-Site | U.S. Venture

DIVISION:

CorporatePOSITION SUMMARYConduct monitoring and evaluate environmental risks affecting the company. Develop guidance, programs and plans for compliance with environmental laws and regulations. Communicate environmental compliance deficiencies with recommendations for solving deficiencies to executive team and appropriate managers. Conduct training. Manage remediation and Phase 1 and 2 projects associated with acquisitions and divestitures. Obtain permits and registrations. Conduct oversight of operating division environmental functions.
Terminals and locations of travel include Northern Illinois, Bettendorf, IA, and Chippewa Falls, WI. The ideal candidate will live near a terminal above or within the Fox Valley

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, measure and evaluate environmental compliance programs, especially an Environmental Management System or Environmental Information Management System
• Conduct training of company associates to ensure they understand their role and duties in environmental programs
• Arrange and conduct environmental audits of corporate assets and contracted waste handlers.  Communicate deficiencies and develop recommendations for deficiencies
• Submit all environmental reports such as SARA 311, 312 and 313, Hazardous Waste Activity and NPDES Reports accurately and by established deadlines
• Manage Spill Response Activities
• Coordinate remediation of company owned properties
• Conduct or arrange property acquisition audits and develop recommendations based on findings
• Act as corporate contact in response to inquiries from regulatory agencies, lawmakers, professional groups, news agencies, planning committees and the general public in a fashion consistent with company policies and philosophies
• Obtain permits, licenses, approvals and exemptions as required to comply with regulations
• Monitor environmental laws, regulations and technologies and keep the Company abreast of changes
• Arrange for contract services such as hazardous waste disposal, emissions monitoring and testing, system design and engineering
• Create and maintain environmental records according to retention policies
• Complete Environmental reports with minimal assistance, including;
  • Air Emissions Inventories
  • Discharge Monitoring Reports
  • Certifications of Compliance
  • EPCRA Tier II
  • Hazardous Waste Activity Reports
• Write Compliance Plans with minimal assistance, including;
  • Facility Response Plans
  • Storm Water Management Plans
  • Waste Management Plans
  • Hazardous Waste Contingency Plans
• Cultivate U.S. Venture’s values while inspiring, empowering, recognizing, and guiding team members
• Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Find A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization
• Continuously learn and develop self professionally
• Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Starting pay $80,000/year
• Four-Year Science degree (Biology, Chemistry, Geology/Earth Science, Environmental Science, Safety) or Engineering
• 5 years or more working as an Environmental specialist or equivalent position
• Hold a relevant certification, such as an EIT, PE, CHMM or REM; or have 10 years or more working as an Environmental Specialist or equivalent position
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test (do not test for THC / marijuana)

U.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need. 

U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.

U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.