Environmental Engineer

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Florida Inc.

Location: Frostproof, FL, United States  

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

The environmental engineer will be responsible for leading the safety, sustainability, and environmental compliance at the division.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Implement and manage environmental programs (air, water, waste, radiation) including permitting and reporting
• Maintain compliance with all safety and environmental requirements
• Identify, read, and interpret applicable rules and regulations
• Oversee the development, maintenance, implementation, and compliance with facility specific procedures and plans (ex. SPCC, SWPPP, RCRA Contingency Plan, etc.)
• Active engagement in the operation and maintenance of environmental systems (i.e. baghouse, CEMS, water system equipment, water system chemistry, etc.)
• Active engagement with operations team to ensure alignment and execution of mill compliance and improvement requirements
• Engage with the mill wide team for solutions to problems and promote continual improvement
• Oversee maintenance and improvement projects from conception, design, and implementation
• Compile, review, and report environmental metrics
• Track on-site waste generation, waste disposal, recycling, and energy use
• Play an integral role in the education and training of the team
• Manage the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
• Participate in community outreach initiatives and engage with Environmental Regulators  

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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, chemical engineering or related degree or equivalent years of applicable experience

Detailed Selection Criteria:

• Accountability/Dependability - Displays responsibility, reliability, is committed to fulfilling work obligations and can hold others accountable for desired results.
• Communication Skills - The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicate information so that others will understand.
• Leadership Presence & Courage - Willingness and confidence to have immediate and direct conversations on critical alignment issues such as teamwork, building relationships, initiating and supporting change, and production process issues that arise. This includes the willingness to face adversity and conflict head on.
• Organizing, Planning, Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans for prioritizing, organizing, and accomplishing individual work and/or the work of the team.  This includes effective time management.
• Builds Relationships - Delivers clear and impactful messages and builds trust with peers and the internal team as well as manages customer priorities and influences outcomes.
• Teamwork- Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal. Ability to distinguish and align personal needs with the needs of the team and Nucor as a whole.
• Problem Solving & Judgment/Decision Making - Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options in order to choose the most appropriate solution.
• Initiative/Innovative – Independently and proactively seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on responsibilities and challenges to include introducing new ideas for the continuous improvement of the work area.

Preferences:

• Experience in environmental compliance in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience with implementation and maintenance of an ISO 14001 or equivalent EMS
• Experience in air pollution control operations, water treatment operations, hazardous waste, and radiation
• RCRA waste generation, storage, and proper disposal knowledge
• Experience with Title V and or NPDES permitting
• Geographically mobile for current or future career opportunities

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace