Perdue Farms
Location
Chesapeake, VA | United States
Job description
Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. An international agricultural products and services company, we handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.
Come join the team at Perdue AgriBusiness! Perdue AgriBusiness (PAB) is one of the two operating divisions of Perdue Farms. Our company portfolio generates over $6.5 billion in sales and we are among the nation’s Top 10-grain companies with a global reach through our domestic and international export operations including organic grains. We also operate four soybean processing facilities, an edible oil refinery and specialty feed ingredients manufacturing. But wait, there’s more………Competitive salaries, flexible benefits plan, Tuition & Education Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Savings Options and so much more!
Be a part of a family company you can be proud of! Your journey starts now!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Environmental Manager in Chesapeake,VA . The core responsibility of this role is to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local environmental laws and regulatory programs for the regional assigned Perdue AgriBusiness facilities. This position provides technical support for site facility operations personnel at all levels of responsibility and completes environmental regulatory reporting for multiple facilities. The position is to train site personnel on environmental permits and programs. Environmental permitting, reporting, sample collection of wastewater, storm water, fresh water, and other industrial waste management activities are key job expectations. Budget development and management, environmental metrics collection and reporting, root cause analysis of system upsets, and environmental program development and training are other position responsibilities. Practice 100% compliance objectives and safe work practices in all things. This position is a leader and is expected to become familiar with the day-to-day operations and to be present within the facilities as a resource to the business functions.
10 years of progressive experience in management and operation of environmental and sustainability programs
Ability to perform air, water, wastewater and solid waste environmental calculations
Virginia wastewater operator treatment license (3) preferred
Virginia land application license with minimum one-year experience in land application of residuals preferred
Minimum one year experience with surface irrigation preferred
Visual opacity certification or ability to pass opacity training within 6 months of hire
Familiarization with air emissions calculations, wastewater calculations, environmental metrics reporting, waste minimization practical skills
1. Must be able to fulfill responsibilities in all weather conditions and able to walk for extended periods of time.
2. Must be able to move light equipment or supplies as needed.
3. Must be willing to travel. Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive extended distances.
4. Work activity is primarily in an office setting but must be able to effectively work in processing plant, hatchery and feed mill settings.
Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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