Environmental Specialist - Oil Refinery

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world.  We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world.  Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries.

At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

** Summary*
* ** CHS, Inc.
** has an exciting opportunity at our  
** Oil Refinery
** facility in  
** McPherson, Kansas.
** We are looking for an experienced Environmental Specialist to maintain environmental programs, policies, procedures, and documentation. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, results-driven individual with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work in both a team environment and on self-directed tasks are necessary.

** Responsibilities*
* + Stay current with applicable environmental regulations to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements.

+ Perform hazardous waste determinations, review reports, and provide guidance to ensure compliance with RCRA regulations.

+ Determine data collection methods, compile data, make detailed calculations, and perform QA/QC on scientific reports to ensure compliance.

+ Prepare graphs, charts, and statistical models from collected data.

+ Analyze data to assess environmental conditions, establish standards, and develop approaches for control of identified environmental impacts.

+ Coordinate and/or support projects involving environmental analysis.

+ Perform tasks required under the facilities Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP), Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC), and Facility Response Plan (FRP), and review and update each plan as necessary to ensure continued regulatory compliance.

+ Assist with the development of environmental liability cost estimates and financial assurance documentation.

+ Assist in representing CHS McPherson Refinery during local, state, and federal agency audits and inspections.

+ Become familiar with and utilize various computer programs used at the refinery for environmental tracking, expense reporting, budgeting, tracking health and safety metrics, etc.

+ Support refinery operations with environmental guidance on day-to-day basis.

+ Oversee and direct contractors concerning project work scope development, project execution, and completion of reports.

+ Participate in on-call rotation and carry a company-issued cell phone for response to company-related environmental questions, guidance, and/or emergency response.

+ Monitor the budget for work area.

+ Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.

+ Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

+ Successful candidate will be required to reside within approximately 50 miles of the refinery, due to emergency response requirements.

** Minimum Qualifications (required)*
* + High School Diploma or GED

+ 2+ years of Environmental work experience including knowledge/working understanding of environmental regulations including Clean Water Act, TSCA, Clean Air Act and others.

** Additional Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree highly preferred in Environmental Science or related field from an accredited four-year college or university

+ Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

+ Related refining industry experience

+ Hazwoper 40-hour certification

+ Experience leading Environmental projects to evaluate environmental conditions.

+ Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, and motor vehicle checks, physical requirements, and FMCSA Clearinghouse.

** Physical Requirements*
* + Must have the ability to wear personal protective equipment, including respirators.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards…