What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental specialist position at Koch, Inc.?
Your Job Koch Capabilities is seeking a Rotational Environmental Specialist to join our team(s) in Summer 2025 in Rosemount, MN;
Corpus Christi, TX; Houston, TX; Longview, TX; Victoria, TX; Duncombe, IA; Beatrice, NE; Dodge City, KS; Enid, OK; or St.
James, LA. A Koch Capabilities Rotational Environmental Specialist participates in the Rotational EHS Professional (REP) Program for two years before advancing to a mid-level Specialist role at a site.
While in the two-year Rotational EHS Professional Program, the Environmental Specialist is assigned to and supports day-to-day environmental initiatives at two host sites, with an equal amount of time at each site.
There is also opportunity for travel to other locations for limited times to support larger environmental initiatives such as turnarounds, outages, audits, and assessments.
Our Team Environmental Specialists in the REP Program are integral parts of our environmental team, creating value while gaining rapid experience in areas such as regulatory compliance, environmental assessments, waste management, and sustainability initiatives.
Participation in the REP Program allows these Environmental Specialists to not only see the day-to-day operations of one facility, but also network, collaborate, visit, and work with personnel from many sites.
What You Will Do Experiences vary based on location and are tailored to the Environmental Specialist based on personal interests, strengths, and needs of the site.
This role provides the Environmental Specialist limitless opportunities to gain valuable experience while supporting safe operations of the site. Opportunities may include :
- Analyze process and environmental trends to prioritize improvement opportunities and work accordingly.
- Participate in water, waste, air reporting and government auditing
- Participate in EH&S audit teams, incident investigations, and projects requiring environmental expertise
- Support operating sites by understanding and maintaining compliance with Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and other regulations relevant to Koch companies
- Receive hands-on training and practical application of environmental practices at Koch, along with exposure to business and manufacturing processes Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Enrolled in a degree or alternative program. (e.g., 2-year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.)
- Eligible for full time employment on or before Summer 2025
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
- Willing and able to relocate per program requirements. What Will Put You Ahead
- Enrolled in an Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Health, Natural Sciences or related Engineering degree program.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.
Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.
If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds.
We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here . Who We Are At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better.
Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.
Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation / time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.
If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs.
We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.
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Last updated : 2024-09-30
