Environmental Engineer

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South St. Paul, MN
In-Office
87K-100K Annually
Mid level
Agriculture • Renewable Energy
The Role
The Environmental Engineer manages compliance, pollution control, wastewater treatment, and engages in air quality management. Responsibilities include audits, training, and project management for environmental improvements.
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Looking for a work environment that’s as safe as it is friendly? How about a stable job that offers excellent advancement opportunities, all while helping build a greener future?

This job is for you!

The Environmental Engineer is responsible for managing environmental compliance, designing and overseeing pollution control systems, and ensuring the facility's operations minimize impact on the surrounding environment. The role combines expertise in engineering, chemistry, and biology to address the unique challenges of wastewater, air quality, and waste management inherent to rendering operations.

Why join Sanimax as an Environmental Engineer?

  • Competitive base salary from $87,264 to $100,000.

  • Eligible to an annual bonus up to 15% of your base salary, based on the results of specific determined objectives.

  • 3% quarterly bonus

  • Competitive benefits to include : Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance and a matching 401K program with a match of up to 5%.

  • Green company with strong values and 85+ years of established growth and stability.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory compliance:

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all relevant environmental laws, regulations, and permit requirements at the federal, state/provincial, and municipal levels.
  • Ensure site operations and environmental control equipment comply with all applicable regulations and permits.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and communicate potential impacts to management.

Environmental Program Management:

  • Oversee programs for air quality, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, regular waste, soil contamination, spill prevention, and aboveground storage tanks.
  • Coordinate and support spill response and emergency environmental incidents.
  • Lead odor management and reduction initiatives
  • Participate in investigations of environmental incidents and support corrective actions.

Environmental Risks Register:

  • Maintain and update the site’s Environmental Risks Register.
  • Work with management to identify, assess, and mitigate environmental risks, including risks related to soil, water, air, hazardous materials, and waste.
  • Add new risks to the register when identified and ensure appropriate controls are implemented.
  • Regularly review and audit the register to ensure it reflects current site conditions and regulatory requirements.
  • Support risk reduction initiatives and communicate risk status to management.

Inspections and Audits:

  • Perform regular inspections and audits in the plant to ensure environmental compliance.
  • Document findings and follow up on corrective actions.

Project Compliance:

  • Participate in Management of Change (MOC) for all projects to ensure environmental compliance.

Odor Management:

  • Perform morning odor drives.
  • Record and investigate odor complaints.
  • Take corrective action if odors are detected and parameters are not within range.
  • Maintain relationships with municipal authorities regarding odor issues.
  • Work on odor reduction initiatives.

Water, Wastewater and Soil Management:

  • Track freshwater and wastewater usage throughout the plant.
  • Suggest and create water and wastewater saving techniques and projects.
  • Schedule, monitor, and complete quarterly wastewater sampling and reporting.
  • Communicate sampling results.
  • Monitor and manage soil contamination risks and remediation activities.

Scrubber and Venturi System Oversight:

  • Schedule cleanings and ensure inspection requirements are met.
  • Maintain operational SOPs and O&M guides.
  • Maintain recommended parameters for scrubber and venturi systems.
  • Communicate any deviations or issues within the scrubber systems.
  • Provide training on scrubber system operation.

Reporting and Documentation:

  • Prepare and submit required environmental reports to government agencies and other stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate records of inspections, reports, permits, and compliance activities.

Training:

  • Provide environmental training to site employees

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in environmental compliance (5 years preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance strategies.
  • Experience with environmental sampling and reporting.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to work in industrial environments, including at heights and in confined spaces.

About Sanimax

For over 85 years, Sanimax has been a leader in sustainability by reclaiming used cooking oil, meat, and organic by-products from the agri-food industry. We transform these materials into high-quality industrial ingredients that contribute to the production of everyday goods. Guided by our mission to reclaim, renew, and return, we are committed to building a greener, more sustainable future.

Give meaning to your career and help us make a difference: become a transformation champion!

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Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are being considered.

At Sanimax, we see strength in diversity, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer

Top Skills

Air Quality Management
Environmental Engineering
Hazardous Material Management
Pollution Control Systems
Wastewater Treatment
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The Company
Green Bay, , WI
879 Employees
Year Founded: 1939

What We Do

The agri-food industry generates huge quantity of unconsumed by-products on a global scale. Every day, for more than 80 years, our teams have collected and transformed these organic materials into high-quality ingredients to be used in various industries.

Our mission is simple: reclaim, renew and return for a greener future.

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