Environmental Engineer Trainee 34447

Position Title: Environmental Engineer Trainee

Position Type: Regular FullTime

Position Location: Othello

Requisition ID:34447

About the role.

In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy.

McCain Foods is accepting applications for a Environmental Engineer Trainee position to work at the Othello Washington plant. Under the direction of the first level manager Environmental Control Supervisor and the second level manager the Plant Engineering Manager this position is entrylevel training to develop practical proficiency in environmental engineering.

An employee in this job participates in a formal and onthejob training program in environmental engineering under the direction of the Environmental Supervisor. Work is assigned in a planning design construction regulatory conservation or resource management program area such as wastewater treatment water supply air quality waste management environmental cleanup oil and gas management and erosion and sediment control.

Accountabilities:

• Strict adherence to all safetyrelated policies rules and regulations along with the McCain Code of Conduct.
• Operate and maintain all Wastewater Treatment equipment: which includes operation of a Covered Anaerobic Lagoon (CAL) waste collection systems rotary screens clarifier aeration basin biogas collection and distribution systems and ancillary equipment.
• Assists in completing or reviewing plan and permit applications involving the treatment discharge disposal remediation or minimization of wastes hazardous materials or other pollutants in air water or soil.
• Lead the Wastewater Treatment Operators by providing guidance and corrective measures to the biological treatment process.
• Assist Wastewater Treatment Operators and Environmental Control Supervisor in achieving the following goals:
  • Efficient operation of the Anaerobic Digestion process
  • Identification of potential process upsets and ensure corrective measure are made
  • Review all water analysis results from Wastewater Treatment Operators for accuracy and approve any adjustments to the process that is required.
  • Optimization of biogas generation and distribution of quality gas to the boiler
  • Monitoring final effluent quality and distribution to irrigation holding pond
  • Includes the ability to perform the testing procedures math calculations and system adjustments
• Complies with all state regulations that pertain to:
  • State of Washington Waste Water Permit
  • McCain compliance requirements and recordkeeping
• Assists in developing regulations policies procedures standards and guidance documents with environmental engineering components.
• Assists in the calculation of potential and actual air pollution contamination rates.
• Assists in studying treatment processes and control technology in order to evaluate pollution potential and control equipment effectiveness.
• Adhere to strict safety policies while operating a biological wastewater treatment system program and strict adherence to biogas production safety measures.
• Calibrate Wastewater Treatment laboratory instruments
• Actively troubleshoot biological treatment system upsets with the goal to minimize upsets that can halt the biological treatment activity
• Network with other members of the Maintenance team to ensure they are made aware of necessary repairs and their timeframe for completion.
• Work closely with Production supervision to inform them of corrections needed within the Production process generating waste and system upsets that may interrupt plant production.
• Maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices promote Environmental Awareness and energy/water conservation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Engineering
• Must be able to demonstrate a sustained passion and interest in Environmental Sustainability and State regulations.
• Experience and/or education related to the wastewater treatment biological process
• Demonstrated ability to work on a variety of unrelated projects with a resultsfocused orientation to think logically and to have welldeveloped problemsolving/troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient computer skills in programs such as MS Office
• Familiarity with the use of a structured CMMS such as SAP PM.
• Ability to report the status of activities in a written and verbal manner on a daily basis
• Preferred: Knowledgeable of operation of an anaerobic digestion system
• Preferred: 1 years as a frontline people leader
• Preferred: Experience working in a food manufacturing environment and complying with food safety rules

Skills:

• Safety Compliance
• Wastewater Treatment Operations: including anaerobic lagoons waste collection systems rotary screens and biogas systems.
• Lead and guide operators in optimizing biological treatment processes identifying and correcting system upsets and ensuring proper effluent quality.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with state regulations including the Washington Wastewater Permit environmental recordkeeping and adherence to company standards.
• Lab Instrument Calibration: Calibrate wastewater treatment laboratory instruments and perform associated testing and math calculations.
• Environmental and Pollution Control: Assist in developing environmental policies and evaluating control technologies for pollution reduction and compliance.

About McCain.

At McCain were feeding the world: from French fries to cakes we contribute to the important role food plays in peoples lives. Thats why were dedicated to ensuring our core valuesFamily Authentic Trusted and Qualityshine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience a presence in more than 160 countries and a global team of 22000 people our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together along with our business and community partners to bring sustainable growth and positive change today tomorrow and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!

Leadership Principles.

Our principles each with related practices guide our actions across the organization. Together they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles.

We are customer obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights we drive mutual success.

We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition curiosity and smart risks we can accomplish goals refine processes and innovate to scale success.

We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first showing humility and working together.

We act like owners. Together we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individuallyyour impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here you have the opportunity to learn grow and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why were better together.

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Compensation Package:$77968.80 $85000USD annually bonuseligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience skill set education/training and other organizational needs.

Benefits: At McCainwere on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employeesare eligible for the following benefits:health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacationandholidays companysupported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level location and nature of the role.Additional benefit details available during the application process.

Your wellbeing matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse antiracist inclusive meritbased and equitable workplace. As a global familyowned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Job Family:Manufacturing
Division:NA Potato Manufacturing
Department:Othello Environmental Control
Location(s): US United States of America : Washington : Othello
US United States of America : Washington : Seattle

Company:McCain Foods USA Inc.