Environmental Engineer Supervisor - (US-IA-Dubuque - 52099)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: L:95845650
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Towering city skyscrapers, highways that crisscross the land, suburban neighborhoods around the corner and lush green forests - as a major manufacturer of construction equipment and the worldwide leader in forestry, John Deere is a part of them all. Articulated dump trucks, crawler dozers, backhoe loaders, excavators and graders do the work that helps build our cities and towns, improves our infrastructure and moves mountains of materials from earth to steel.  In the tough and time-sensitive business of construction, our value proposition of productivity, uptime and low operating costs gives our customers the assurances they demand. John Deere Forestry equipment works through timberland worldwide.  Technology development and product innovation continue to enhance efficiency and productivity, while making environmental stewardship a priority. John Deere is at the forefront – always developing new technology to make our machines work harder by working smarter. View location information to learn more about the area.
 
One of the benefits of working at John Deere is our comprehensive career development program.  Our employees' internal resumes are accessible on-line by managers and human resources, allowing them to match employee interests with company needs—in short, getting the right people in the right jobs, at the right time.

 
John Deere Dubuque Works is seeking an Environmental Engineering Supervisor to be responsible for the environmental programs and compliance at both the Dubuque Works and Davenport Works. In this position, you will:

Plan, design, implement, and evaluate environmental management programs and processes to assure compliance with all appropriate laws and regulations and the John Deere Environmental Management System (EMS) Standard.
Prepare strategic and tactical plans as required to meet goals established by John Deere, the unit and/or division.
Serve as a resource and provides leadership to management and internal teams; acts as a liaison with external regulatory agencies, suppliers and other environmental organizations.
Prepare a program of and participate in conducting periodic inspections of company facilities, equipment and operations to monitor compliance with regulations and the John Deere Environmental Management System.
Utilize acquired knowledge to respond to questions or requests for information relevant to environmental issues from work groups inside and/or outside the company.
Analyze environmental reporting metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Supervise and manage salaried environmental staff personnel at both locations.

 
Operations with environmental requirements at these locations include weld, paint, assembly, machining, metal forming, equipment test, domestic and industrial waste water treatment, coal-fired powerhouse with intake channel leasing and dredging, process and domestic water wells and distribution, landfill, and Superfund remediation.
 
Education

Degree in an Engineering, Technology, or Science discipline or equivalent experience.

 
Required Skills and Experience

Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems and standards including auditing.
Understanding of major governmental regulatory programs and environmental law.
Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office plus intranet and internet functions.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and factory operation.
Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
3 plus years experience in an Environmental role within a manufacturing environment.  
Ability to manage employees at multiple locations.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% (domestic).
Demonstrated project management skills.

 
Desired Skills and Experience

Knowledge about fire, security, life safety, and construction code information at the local, state, and national levels.
Supervisory experience.

 
This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days and unposted when a qualified pool of candidates is achieved. The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. Equal Opportunity Employer.