Job Description

Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of products and businesses. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

We are actively seeking an experienced Regional Environmental Manager to join our team in Cofield, NC. The Regional Environmental Manager will ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulatory programs for the assigned Perdue 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. 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.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the environmental compliance programs for assigned Perdue facilities, providing direction, guidance and advice to facility and operational managers regarding environmental issues. This activity supports both existing operations and proposed capital expansions and improvements.
• Secure and maintain compliance with all assigned facility environmental permits, plans and other required documents from federal, state and local agencies. Present and explain the permit requirements to the signatory responsible officials on a regular basis.
• Execute and maintain policies, procedures and environmental reporting systems to ensure compliance with permits, plans and other regulatory obligations.
• Regularly visit assigned facilities to ensure Perdue policies and procedures are followed and to ensure compliance with environmental permits, plans and regulations.
• Provide hands-on training and environmental awareness education to facility personnel. Provide guidance and direction, acting as the regulatory liaison.
• Manage the used oil, nonhazardous and hazardous waste recycling and disposal programs for assigned facilities.
• Work closely with the Agribusiness environmental team to develop/implement programs and initiatives to provide continuous improvement and environmental stewardship and sustainability within Perdue AgriBusiness operations.

Minimum Education

• Bachelors Degree (Environmental Science, Engineering, or Biological Sciences) 

Experience Requirements

• 7+ years of field experience 
• Valid drivers license
• Substantial remote and in-person communication and organizational skills 
• Ability to grasp new software applciations for recordkeeping and state/federal reporting of environmental data 
• Ability to perform air, water, wastewater, and solid waste environmental calculations 

Experience Preferred

• North Carolina wastewater operator treatment license (3) 
• North Carolina land application license with a minimum of one year of experience in land application of residuals 
• Visual opacity certification or ability to pass opacity training within 6 months of hire 
• 1+ year of experience with surface irrigation 
• Applicable experience in an agricultural business 

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Able to move freely throughout Perdue facilities to include climbing vertical heights (0 - 150'), carrying tools and equipment (0-50 pounds), exposure to extreme temperatures (0-100 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity, (0 - 100%), noise (50db to 100db) and chemicals (SDS sheets available). Must be able to wear protective equipment to include self-contained breathing apparatus. Able to communicate on the telephone and use standard office equipment. Required to travel to remote Perdue facilities.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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