Environmental Specialist - Decatur, IL


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Job Title: Environmental Specialist - Decatur, IL
Location: Decatur, IL, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Environmental Specialist - Decatur, IL

The Environmental Specialist is part of the EHS Center of Excellence and reports to the Decatur Complex Environmental Manager. The Environmental Specialist will directly support the West Complex located in Decatur, IL, which is comprised of an Oilseeds processing facility, vegetable oil refinery and phytosterol production facility.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Monitor activities at each designated site in the West Complex and implement actions to ensure compliance with all ADM, federal, state, and local government requirements and environmental regulations.
  • Develop and provide training for employees and contractors related to environmental programs.
  • Assist with the preparation of required reports and maintain all necessary records/documentation related to environmental programs for the facility.
  • Participate in and lead, where appropriate, all internal and external environmental audits or environmental agency visits and prioritize, assign, and track the audit findings for completion.
  • Assist the Decatur Air and Waste Subject Matter Experts with information gathering for permitting, reporting, etc.
  • Communicate with regulatory agencies in writing, by phone, or in person as required for issues such as resolving permit compliance, etc.
  • Travel on occasion for meetings, training, etc.
  • Maintain and manage the site's EMS including, but not limited to policy, standardization, procedure development, incident investigations - root cause analyses, risk reduction efforts, inspections, audits , and training.
Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving, diagnostic, and analytical skills, with a results-focused approach.
  • Strong leadership and change management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, act as a reliable proactive communicator.
  • Strong presentation and writing skills.
  • Sound project/program management skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
Capabilities:
  • Open-mindedness; forward-thinking
  • Theoretical insight with a pragmatic approach
  • Outgoing and energetic personality
  • Able to perform under pressure
  • Highly motivated self-starter
Experiences:
  • Working with large quantity generators of hazardous waste
  • Working with database software
  • SPCC and FRP
  • Regulatory reporting
  • Standards development
  • Additional Qualifications:
  • BS/BA degree in Engineering, Environmental Management, or other related program preferred.
  • 5+ years' experience with progressive responsibility preferably in a process industrial environment.
  • Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and management systems, including air and water regulations and permitting.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to impact and influence others at all levels in the organization.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to organize and lead meetings.
  • Proven ability to work within a team-based work environment.
  • Proven ability to assess risk and exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, occasionally other than normal business (day shift) hours to accommodate plant needs; i.e. training, inspections, etc. The Environmental Specialist may be contacted for after-hour emergencies.
  • Proficient in the use of software such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
  • Must communicate effectively with engineering and operations technical staff, legal counsel, and regulatory agency personnel.
  • This position requires the ability to work in a variety of conditions such as an office environment, indoors/outdoors, and hot/cold weather as well as physical demands such as standing, kneeling, and sitting for prolonged periods, climbing stairs/ladders and the ability to work in confined spaces in a variety of environmental conditions.
Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Job Post Date: 10/02/25
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