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Environmental Coordinator

SSAB, Muscatine, Iowa, United States, 52761

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is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation. SSAB operates five state‑of‑the‑art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S. With nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees, SSAB offers challenging careers and a comprehensive benefits program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure.

Job Purpose The Environmental Coordinator works closely with local operations staff and management to ensure full compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and SSAB Americas’ Environmental Management System (EMS), certified to the ISO 14001 Standard. The role also provides support to other SSAB Facilities as directed by the Environmental Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support facility environmental compliance activities as required by permits and written programs, through regular contact with operations and engineering personnel, and routine inspections of the local steel mill operations and other assigned facilities.

Provide support to operations in performance of environmental management requirements including incident investigation, training and communications, inspections and auditing, hazard assessment, and implementation of regulatory requirements.

Manage all documentation required by environmental permits, regulatory standards, and SSAB-specific programs (e.g., air emission records, waste manifests, Discharge Monitoring Reports, inspections, etc.).

Maintain and update written procedures contained in SSAB Americas’ ISO 14001 EMS. Implement the EMS, which include training requirements, monitoring/auditing elements and corrective actions.

Collect data and conduct sampling and inspections necessary to complete regulatory reports and assist the Environmental Manager in preparing and submitting all required environmental reports to local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.

Verify the status of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all products used by operations to ensure compliance with chemical inventory, reporting, spill response, and notification requirements.

Attend professional training classes and business association meetings. Participate in environmental committee meetings.

Serve as on‑site coordinator in the event of a reportable environmental incident. Function as the Emergency Coordinator for any environmental incident in the absence of the Environmental Manager.

Conduct periodic on‑site audits of contractors and contractor facilities to ensure compliance with SSAB Americas’ requirements and procedures.

Function as the point of contact for any local, state or federal regulatory inspection in the absence of the Environmental Manager.

Perform routine inspections and audits of operations to verify compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and internal programs.

Provide back‑up support to the Safety Department as required.

Regular and reliable attendance.

Qualifications Required Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Sciences, Natural Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or a related environmental field

Required Experience

Minimum of four (4) years of experience managing a comprehensive environmental compliance program

Preferred Experience

Minimum of seven (7) years of experience managing a comprehensive environmental compliance program

Experience in air, water and waste permitting

Prior experience in heavy manufacturing

Experience working with an ISO 14001 program

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Share Point, Minitab 17, and Power Point

Working Conditions

Periodically work in the mill environment and plant grounds with exposure to heat/extreme cold, wet and humid conditions

Amid fumes, dust, dirt and smoke, noise, mechanical, electrical, chemical hazards and industrial magnets

Walking/stairs and wearing safety equipment/clothing for protection from hazards

Push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs

Vision and Hearing Capabilities

Talking to persons, on the phone, and/or in group settings

Hearing in person, on the phone, and/or in group settings

Vision at near, mid and far range and depth perception

Supervisor/Direct Reports This position reports to the facility Environmental Manager at the local steel plant and does not have direct reports. The coordinator works daily with the Environmental Specialist.

Position Type – Work Hours – Travel Requirements

Full time, salaried, and not eligible for overtime

Daytime shifts Monday‑Friday, with on‑call possibility during after‑hours

Office presence required

SSAB Benefits – starting at hire!

Excellent Pay with Additional Bonus

Very Affordable Health Insurance

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical

CVS/Caremark Prescription

Delta Dental

Superior Vision

401(k) with Employer Match

Profit Sharing

10 Paid Holidays

Vacation

Company Paid Life Insurance, STD and LTD*

Optional Life, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); Healthcare and Dependent Care

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Company Vision SSAB's vision is a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world.

Company Values

Driven – Together we create value

True – Do what is right

Ahead – Future in mind

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing

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