POSITION PURPOSE

This position is located at Dakota Gasification Company in Beulah, ND.

Provide entry-level environmental engineering support to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Assist in the administration of air, waste, and water environmental programs by performing routine compliance, monitoring, reporting, and operational support activities. Under the guidance of senior staff and supervision, contribute to environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and the safe and reliable operation of the facility while developing technical knowledge and expertise in environmental program management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supports the administration of either the air, waste or water environmental programs, including reporting, permitting, compliance activities, and operational support.
• Complete routine tasks related to environmental compliance as assigned, such as regular inspections, environmental sampling, or maintenance activities.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain compliance reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain environmental permits and assist in development of applications for permit renewal and modifications.
• Provide environmental technical support to Process Operations, Planning, and Maintenance groups.
• Assist in maintaining environmental compliance through participation in program development, guidance, auditing, training, and corrective action.
• Maintain all necessary certifications required to perform job duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering Accreditation Commission/Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) accredited environmental, chemical, civil, or related engineering program.
• Must participate in the on-call schedule and be able to work non-routine hours occasionally to support plant needs.
• Travel up to 10%.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Engineer Intern (EI) or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) registration.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Requires constant hand coordination; frequent sitting, standing, walking, use of computer/keyboard, and climbing stairs and ladders; occasional bending, low level and elevated activity, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, hand grip up to 25 pounds, reaching above and below shoulder level, crawling, use of tools and foot controls and turning of valves. Requires finger dexterity, ability to perform close work, binocular vision, color vision, hearing, and the ability to speak. Over 80 percent of the day is spent in an office environment. Exposed occasionally to dirt, dust, chemicals, extreme heat and cold, vibration, noise, poor ventilation, electrical risks, confined areas, and working at heights up to 350 feet. Incumbents are required to wear dust masks, respirators, and full-face Scott Air Paks.

KEY SKILLS

• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills and present information to others. 
• Proficient in personal computers.  
• Ability to analyze data, conduct research, and implement recommendations. 
• Ability to develop plans and goals.