Environmental Specialist

Basic Job Functions:

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

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1. Help ensure environmental compliance throughout the division and at the facility-level through internal auditing.
2. Assist in implementing corporate environmental policies and programs, such as Solid and Hazardous Waste Compliance, Stormwater Management, Radiation Safety, Department of Transportation related issues, etc.
3. Support enterprise ESG and sustainability initiatives and strategy.
4. Prepare Tier II, Discharge Monitoring Reports, Air Operating Reports, and other environmental reports.
5. Review, understand, and apply environmental regulations, policies, procedures, and permits.
6. Track regulatory issues with potential impacts to our business units.
7. Train teammates on environmental topics.
8. Assist with project management and oversight of contractors working on remediation projects.
9. Assist with Environmental Management System implementation.
10. Assist with environmental records management.
11. Participate in advocacy efforts on issues facing the metals recycling industry throughout the country.
12. Develop greater environmental awareness in all employees.
13. Promote the benefits to the community provided by recycling and recycling facilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other closely related field.
2. Strong verbal and written communications skills.
3. Ability to manage many projects with shifting priorities.
4. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint a must. Experience with SharePoint systems and drawing software a plus.
5. Creative and independent thinking skills.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with teammates at all levels.
7. Travel Required within US: 30 - 50%

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering.
2. 1-year experience in an environmental-related field (such as at a regulatory agency).
3. Bilingual in English and Spanish.