Director, Environmental- Oil Refinery

Cenex Zip Trip; Lindsborg (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS, Inc. has an exciting opportunity at our Oil Refinery facility in McPherson, Kansas for an Environmental Director. You will lead environmental programs, policy development, and regulatory compliance as a core member of the Refinery Leadership Team.

The role requires strong communication, governance, and operational partnership to drive safety, process safety and environmental stewardship across the site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 7+ years of environmental experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering, Environmental Science, or closely related field from a four-year college or university.
• 10+ years of environmental experience preferred.
• Oil and Gas Industry experience.
• Refinery knowledge involving process control operations and maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations involving Environmental issues.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and oversee environmental programs and procedures.
• Ensure programs reflect best available technology and comply with regulations.
• Direct CHS Environment Services Department in environmental programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering or Environmental Science)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Career Opportunities: Director, Environmental- Oil Refinery (25421)

Requisition ID25421-Posted10/19/2026-US-MCPHERSO1 KS

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS, Inc. has an exciting opportunity at our Oil Refinery facility in McPherson, Kansas. We are looking for an Environmental Director to manage environmental policies and programs. As a member of the Refinery Leadership Team, the Director is expected to visibly lead safety, process safety, and environmental stewardship, ensuring these principles are integrated into operational decisions, team expectations and business results.

The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, results-driven individual with a commitment to quality, accuracy and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work in both a team environment and on self-directed tasks are essential.

• Initiate the development of environmental programs and procedures.
• Ensure all programs and procedures reflect the best available technology and conform to all corporate policies and governmental regulations.
• Direct the activities of the CHS Environment Services Department in the administration of environmental programs and procedures.
• Lead the CHS Environmental Services Department in identifying, procuring, operating and maintaining resources and programs that address the company’s environmental needs and compliance requirements.
• Participate as a member of the Refinery Leadership Team to include assisting with overall strategy, culture, and specifically vision for the refinery.
• Consult and support the Refinery Leadership Team on environmental issues.
• Provide guidance to managers/supervisors/employees on environmental compliance.
• Direct the training activities for environmental management in the Refining Division.
• Act as liaison with those responsible for developing and maintaining environmental programs in other divisions of the company and provide them with information and assistance where practical.
• Act as liaison with the Local Emergency Management Committee and represent the company in dealings with industrial and governmental environmental groups.
• Provide environmental leadership, guidance and technical support during refinery emergency response events, ensuring compliance with applicable environmental requirements and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Represent CHS in professional interactions with environmental regulatory agencies and other relevant external stakeholders.
• Ensure the necessary records and reports on environmental and other related activities are correctly maintained and distributed, as required by company policy and government regulations.
• Supervise and provide guidance to Environmental Service staff.
• Oversee all aspects of the Environmental Department budget, including planning, forecasting, expense management, capital needs and resource allocation
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including respirators.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• High School Diploma or GED
• 7+ years of environmental experience

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering, Environmental Science, or closely related field from a four-year college or university
• 10+ years of environmental experience preferred
• Oil and Gas Industry experience
• Refinery knowledge involving process control operations and maintenance procedures
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations involving Environmental issues
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidate must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMCSA Clearinghouse

Physical Requirements

• Able to wear personal protective equipment, including respirators

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

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