Company Profile:

Searles Valley Minerals provides customers worldwide with high quality soda ash, sodium sulfate, and boron products from a large saline mineral deposit in California’s Mojave Desert.  Searles Valley Minerals uses an environmentally friendly solution mining technology to extract mineral rich brines from over 25,000 acres of leased and owned reserves which it processes using proprietary technologies in three manufacturing facilities in Trona, California. 

As part of the international organization Nirma Ltd., Searles Valley Minerals is committed to continuous improvement and renewal of our century old company. 

Job Description

Responsibilities

We are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Environmental Engineer.  This position is part of a team responsible for Searles Valley Minerals’ compliance with all applicable federal, state and local environmental permits and regulations.  Experience with Federal environmental regulations and compliance is required, California experience is preferred. A key goal is to improve environmental compliance and performance in the most cost effective manner possible. This position reports directly to the Manager- Environmental.

Key responsibilities:

Oversee the following Environmental and Safety Programs

·        Maintain and update the Business Plan, SPCC, CALARP/RMP, SDS systems.

·        Maintain and update FIFRA, pesticide and fertilizer registration.

·        Provide regulatory oversight and support for the hazardous waste program.

Remain current with advances in environmental regulations and technology and provide support and consultation to operating areas and plant management.

• Provide technical input to project design to avoid or mitigate adverse environmental effects and ensure compliance with environmental law and regulations.
• Help prepare and conduct Safety, Security, Health and Environmental (SSHE) training.
• Identify cost effective solutions for technical and regulatory environmental issues.
• Oversee consultants and outside laboratories.
• Lead internal audit teams, prepare reports and track project completion.
• Participate in incident investigation, mitigation, root cause analysis and corrective action.

Manage agency reporting and programs to achieve compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

• Prepare and submit reports to various agencies as required.
• Submit applications for new and revised permits. 
• Ensure sample collections and reports are completed on a timely basis.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with regulators at the local, state and federal level and participate in facility inspections.
• Compile, track, analyze and report analytical data.
• Participate in audits, inspections and other regulatory compliance assurance activities.

Required Skills:

• Ability to interact and work effectively in a collaborative environment, interfacing with all levels of plant personnel.
• Ability to work in areas under adverse conditions that may require the donning and use of personal protective equipment.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to interpret, apply, audit and communicate environmental regulatory compliance requirements.

 Requirements

. -Bachelor of Science degree in engineering with a minimum of 5 years related experience; or Bachelor’s degree and 10 years related experience.

-4 or more years of experience in industrial operation facility; chemical, refining or mining operations preferred.

- Knowledge of local, state and federal environmental laws and regulations.

- Must have experience interacting with governmental agencies.

-Working knowledge of environmental management systems.

The candidate should have a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.  Strong analytical, verbal, writing and presentation skills are required.