Summary

The PAB Environmental Engineer manages projects and processes to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and programs.  Projects and processes that will improve the energy utility efficiency and sustainability of the company are also managed. Additional engineering support is provided to company operations and disaster team activities as needed.  Support other project managers as needed.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

•  Provides a safe, secure and productive work environment for our associates at all Company sites.  Manages all construction sites and contractors in accordance with OSHA guidelines and internal company policies.                      
• Determines the environmental needs for new and existing company facilities.  Manages the design and construction of these additions and modifications. Assists Environmental Managers in the areas of air pollution control device design and implementation, wastewater, water supply, sludge management, air quality, solid waste, hazardous waste, storm water and recycling.  
• Provides engineering support to the PAB Project Management and PAB Environmental function.  Works with associates to improve the processes and supports their capital plan as needed.  
• Provides guidance to the Director of Environmental, Chief Compliance Officer, and their management teams in developing solutions and budgets for improving processes, maintaining facilities, and innovative problem solving related to environmental compliance.
• This position has a travel expectation of 20%-35%                                                            

Minimum Education

• BS degree or equivalent related work experience in Mechanical, Agricultural, Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline, plus 6-8 years related work experience is required.  

Experience Requirements

• Technical experience in construction, environmental regulations, air compliance, project management, and energy utility consumption is a must. Demonstrated competency in problem solving, negotiating, managing people, and establishing and meeting schedules is required. Must be able to travel to remote facilities and/or offices for meetings.  Frequent plant and project site visits are required; travel can be extensive.  Must have adequate computer skills with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.  

Experience Preferred

•  Professional Engineer License, Water and Wastewater Operations Experience, Experience with Air emissions controlled devices such as baghouses and cyclones, Certified Energy Mgr.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

1. This position is active. Work activity is at the project and plant sites.  On the floor activities such as troubleshooting and re-design of existing systems are routine.
2. May need to move equipment occasionally.
3. May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
4. Work activity may take place at any company facility.
5. Work environment includes, but is not limited to, a normal office environment and construction site as well as climate extremes found in a poultry processing operation, feed mill, grain handling facility, crush facility, vegetable oil refinery, hatchery and a waste water treatment facility.
6. Position requires an associate to have the ability to move throughout the complex and all facilities.
7. When in a plant environment:

• • Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
  • May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
  • May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
  • May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, and vegetable oil processing functions.
  • Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job, as directed by the Company.

8.  Must be able to work in confined spaces, permitted areas, and at heights over 100 feet.
9.  Must be able to work on and or around operating equipment.
10.  Must be trained and use Lockout/Tagout.