Description
Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Environmental Regulatory Specialist based in Johnston, Iowa or Indianapolis, IN.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide Global Environmental Regulatory Support for Corteva. This role will provide regulatory guidance for both the Crop Protection and Seeds Business Platforms and includes support for Manufacturing / Production Facilities, Research Locations, Laboratories, and various Corporate Functions (Auditing, Process Safety, Engineering, M&A, etc.
The role is technical in nature requiring a combination of both Engineering and Regulatory Expertise. The incumbent will possess sound fundamental Environmental Regulatory Expertise and a demonstrated understanding of Environmental laws, rules, and regulations.
Who are we, and what do we do?
Corteva Agrisciences creates the world’s most recognized and premium agricultural solutions to address the greatest challenges in agriculture.
With a focus on technology, Corteva Agriscience creates seed and crop protection products that increase productivity and profit for farmers while reducing risks to their business.
Every day our digital tools deliver insights our global partners need to thrive now and into the future.
What You’ll Do :
- Ability to work effectively and identify improvement opportunities within a Global EH&S Management Systems (Work Processes, Procedures, Goals and Objectives, etc.).
- Exhibit high levels of Ownership and Leadership for Environmental Programs and Regulatory Solutions which are aligned with Corporate Sustainability Objectives.
- Significant Environmental Regulatory proficiency in the principal Environmental Regulatory Areas of Air, Water, Waste.
- Lead Environmental Regulatory Competency Audits for the Corporate Environmental Function.
- Perform Environmental Calculations associated with Environmental Permitting.
- Expertise in the development, preparation, and submission of routine Environmental Permit Applications.
- Leading Interactions with Business Personnel for the creation of Site / Business Level Regulatory Procedures.
- Provide support for Management of Change Reviews associated with Environmental Regulatory Issues.
- Lead interactions and negotiations with Environmental Regulatory Agencies for permitting and other regulatory issues.
- Perform ongoing Country, Federal, State, and Local Environmental Regulatory Reviews and develop corresponding Environmental Compliance Strategies.
- Development of clear and concise interpretations of Environmental Regulatory Laws and Regulations.
- Work efficiently with internal and outside Legal Counsel for routine Environmental Compliance issues.
- Other job requirements as directed by the Supervisor
Qualifications
Education :
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or Environmental Sciences is required, Chemical or Environmental Engineering Degree preferred
What Skills You Need :
- Minimum of 10 Years of prior Corporate Level Environmental Experience or equivalent
- 5 Years of prior work experience in a Manufacturing Environment / Chemical Plant is desired
- Proficient in Workstation Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
- Proficient technical writing skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization.
- Ability to work independently and error free.
- Ability to work proficiently on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Periodic travel is required (10% to 30%).
- Ability to periodically work at elevated surfaces and in a Grain or Chemical Handling Environment.
- Effective Negotiating Skills
Benefits How We’ll Support You :
- Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
- Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
- Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
- Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
- Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
- Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program