J. R. Simplot Company

Director of Environmental Permitting- Boise, ID

J. R. Simplot Company$100K — $130K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Biology, or Environmental Science.
  • 10+ years of experience in environmental compliance or permitting in industrial sectors.
  • In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations including Title V, EPCRA, and RCRA.
  • Experience managing large-scale permitting projects under major U.S. environmental acts.
  • Proven leadership skills managing technical teams and consultants.
  • Expertise in project management, including budgeting and stakeholder communication.
  • Strong ability to interpret and translate environmental regulations for operational application.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the environmental permitting and compliance team, providing strategic direction and mentoring.
  • Develop and execute permitting strategies with business group collaboration.
  • Provide direction for enforcement actions when necessary.
  • Collaborate with business and legal teams on due diligence activities.
  • Ensure compliance obligations are understood and implemented within operations teams.
  • Integrate regulations into the Company's EMS software and develop compliance guidance.
  • Track project KPIs and communicate project status and risks to senior leadership.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities including career mentoring.
  • Collaboration with a diverse team across multiple business sectors.
  • Engagement with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
  • Flexibility in work processes to adapt to evolving regulatory environments.
Full Job Description
Summary

The Director of Environmental Permitting leads the team responsible for the environmental permitting and compliance assistance activities for Simplot. In addition to providing guidance and mentoring for the technical team, this role is a liaison with each business group to ensure the team's work is aligned with the short- and long-term strategic plans. This role will also collaborate closely with the environmental programs team members to ensure regulatory requirements are captured in the Company environmental software and that assessment questionnaires, guidance documents, and training content are reflective of current requirements.

Successful individuals will oversee the management of large-scale permitting efforts, interpreting environmental regulations and permit conditions, and work with operations staff to determine how best to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements. Strategic planning and communication skills (written and verbal) are essential to discuss issues and potential solutions with team members, company leadership, stakeholder groups, and regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the leader for the Company's permitting and compliance assistance team, including providing technical guidance, strategic direction, and career mentoring.
  • Prepare and execute the permitting strategies in collaboration with the permitting team and business group peers.
  • Lead or provide direction and support for enforcement actions as needed.
  • Coordinate with the business groups and legal team on due diligence activities.
  • Coordinate with operations teams to ensure understanding of compliance obligations and appropriate implementation.
  • Coordinate with Environmental Programs team to ensure regulations and permits are integrated into the Company's EMS software, develop and implement compliance guidance and work practice standards, and participate in scheduled compliance assessments.
  • Track and report on established KPIs, the status of critical projects, and identified risks to senior leadership.


Typical Education

  • B.S. in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science or related degree programs.


Relevant Experience

  • At least 10 years of environmental compliance or permitting experience in a mining, manufacturing, or industrial setting.
  • Working knowledge of Title V, Tier II, EPCRA, NPDES, SPCC, PWS, RCRA, FIFRA, and TSCA program requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience leading a large scale, multi-year permitting projects under the U.S. Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, or National Environmental Policy Act.
  • Prior leadership experience managing technical staff and consultants.
  • Must be able to read existing and emerging regulations and translate into requirements that will be shared with operating facilities.
  • Must have demonstrated project management skills, such as detailed project scoping, tracking expenditures, communication of project status to stakeholders, and on-time completion of assignments.
  • Must be able to work professionally with all levels of Company personnel, regulatory agencies, special interest groups, and members of the public.

Job Requisition ID: 26470

Travel Required:

Location(s): Simplot Headquarters - Boise

Country: United States

About J. R. Simplot Company

J. R. Simplot Company is a privately held food and agriculture company based in Boise, Idaho. The company produces and markets a wide range of food products, including potatoes, vegetables, fruits, and grains. It also provides fertilizers, seeds, and other agricultural products and services. J. R. Simplot Company was founded in 1929 by John Richard Simplot and is still owned by the Simplot family. The company has operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and China.
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