Waste & SPCC Environmental Engineer (Mining)

Mesabi Metallics; Nashwauk (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

Mesabi Metallics in Minnesota seeks an Environmental Engineer/Specialist to lead waste management and SPCC programs at our taconite facility. You will ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and coordinate storage, handling, and disposal of various wastes.

You will conduct inspections, prepare regulatory reports, manage contracts with waste vendors, and train operations staff on environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• At least 3+ years of environmental compliance and monitoring experience.
• Working knowledge of federal and Minnesota state regulations.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage facility-wide waste management programs to ensure compliance with RCRA and Minnesota Hazardous Waste regulations.
• Coordinate characterization, profiling, storage, transportation, recycling, and disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, industrial, and special wastes.
• Prepare and submit required regulatory reports, notifications, registrations, and annual waste reporting documentation.
• Conduct monthly and annual SPCC inspections of aboveground storage tanks and petroleum storage facilities.
• Lead spill prevention initiatives and coordinate spill response activities and regulatory notifications.
• Provide guidance and training to operations and construction personnel on compliance requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

Mesabi Metallics in Minnesota seeks an Environmental Engineer/Specialist to lead waste management and SPCC programs at our taconite facility. You will ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and coordinate storage, handling, and disposal of various wastes.

You will conduct inspections, prepare regulatory reports, manage contracts with waste vendors, and train operations staff on environmental requirements.