Global Water Compliance Engineer

3M Company; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 146,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

3M Company is seeking an Environmental Engineering Specialist to lead water stewardship and compliance across global manufacturing facilities. The role requires steering water program standards, collaborating with EHS teams, engineering, R&D and external stakeholders to advance performance and implement new environmental technologies.

The position is based on-site at 3M Center, Maplewood, MN, with up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline (completed and verified prior to start)
• Ten (10) years of environmental or engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs, processes, and technology related to the water discharges at 3M manufacturing facilities globally. Foster a culture of a full entitlement mindset toward compliance and risk reduction
• Engage with water regulatory agencies, where needed, to assist area and site EHS colleagues and support 3M manufacturing facility operations
• Provide leadership and strategic direction on water stewardship and compliance subject matter expertise globally
• Develop standard work for water programs and tools, including validation with area EHS teams to ensure improvements are efficient and effective
• Collaborate across corporate EHS, area/site EHS teams, engineering, R&D, legal affairs, and external stakeholders to drive performance excellence, recognize and develop best practices and implement novel environmental technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline

Ten (10) years of environmental or engineering experience

Job description

3M Company is seeking an Environmental Engineering Specialist to lead water stewardship and compliance across global manufacturing facilities. The role requires steering water program standards, collaborating with EHS teams, engineering, R&D and external stakeholders to advance performance and implement new environmental technologies.

The position is based on-site at 3M Center, Maplewood, MN, with up to 20% travel.