Environmental Specialist

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) in Australia seeks an Environmental Compliance professional to secure and renew regulatory permits, oversee pollution control and waste facilities, and ensure compliance with environmental laws.

You will manage environmental reporting, inspections, and risk assessments; support ISO 14001 implementation and sustainability initiatives; and train staff to foster continuous improvement across plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in environmental field or related discipline.
• Experience with regulatory reporting and environmental permitting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental laws and permit requirements.
• Oversee pollution control facilities and waste management operations.
• Prepare regulatory reports and compliance documentation.
• Lead inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Support ISO 14001 implementation and internal audits.
• Train staff on environmental policies and continuous improvement.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

ISO 14001 knowledge

Stakeholder management

Environmental reporting

Facility management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering / Environmental Science / Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable Philippine environmental laws and regulations, including PD 1586, RA 6969, RA 8749, RA 9003, RA 9275, and other DENR, EMB, and LLDA requirements.
• Secure, maintain, and renew all required environmental permits, registrations, licenses, and regulatory approvals.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and performance of pollution control and environmental management facilities, including wastewater treatment systems, air pollution control equipment, hazardous waste storage, and solid waste management facilities.
• Monitor environmental performance to ensure compliance with emission, effluent, waste management, and chemical handling standards.
• Prepare and submit all required regulatory reports, including Self-Monitoring Reports (SMR), Compliance Monitoring Reports (CMR), hazardous waste documentation, and other statutory submissions.
• Manage hazardous waste, chemical, and solid waste programs, ensuring proper storage, transport, treatment, disposal, and documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct environmental inspections, monitoring, risk assessments, and incident investigations, implementing corrective and preventive actions where necessary.
• Lead the identification and evaluation of environmental aspects and impacts, supporting the development and implementation of Environmental Management Plans and contingency plans.
• Coordinate with DENR, EMB, LLDA, local government agencies, and other regulatory bodies during inspections, audits, technical meetings, and compliance activities.
• Investigate and report environmental incidents, permit exceedances, spills, or equipment failures within required regulatory timelines.
• Promote environmental awareness and compliance through employee training, internal communications, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support ISO 14001 Environmental Management System implementation, internal audits, and sustainability initiatives where applicable
• Other tasks as assigned by Plant Manager

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in environmental compliance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine environmental regulations, including DENR requirements, environmental permitting, and regulatory reporting (e.g., ECC, SMR, CMR, hazardous waste management).
• Accredited Pollution Control Officer (PCO) or eligible to obtain accreditation is highly preferred.
• Experience managing environmental management systems, pollution control facilities, and regulatory audits, with knowledge of ISO 14001 considered an advantage.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across functions.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.