Environmental and Energy Associate Position Available In Buchanan, Missouri

Salary Not Available Environmental and Energy Associate
Vital Proteins

Location:

Saint Joseph, MO – 64501
Positions available: 1
Job #: 1214980301

Source:

Vital Proteins, LLC

Posted:

6/17/2025

Web Site:

www.vitalproteins.com

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Work Onsite
Full Time Schedule
Full Time
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Environmental and Energy Associate Environmental and Energy Associate Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what’s never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

POSITION SUMMARY

We have called the vibrant community of St. Joseph home for 30 years. Recognized with the All-America City Award, St. Joseph embodies the spirit of collaboration and exceptional results. Our wet dog and cat food factory, a special home for our passionate associates, produces millions of cases of flagship brands like Fancy Feast® and Beneful® Prepared Meals. Beyond our work, we actively support the United Way and United Cerebral Palsy foundations, raising $750,000 in the past five years. We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, and maintaining zero waste for disposal. With increased production, reinvestment, and a culture of continuous improvement, we unlock our fullest potential. Join our close-knit team focused on safety, personal growth, development, and community. What could you add to this remarkable mix? As an Environmental & Energy Associate, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance of the environmental and energy program through monitoring, measuring, analyzing, reporting and management of permits. You will partner with internal and external sustainability experts to identify improvement opportunities. To attain this sustainability strategy, you will champion measures to reduce waste and minimize environmental impact while increasing efficiency. You will identify, develop, justify and oversee improvement projects to ensure environmental compliance and align with company goals.

• Maintain

ISO 14001

certification and continuously improve the environmental management system for the factory

• Complete timely permit renewals or changes for air, water, wastewater, stormwater, and any other environmental regulatory requirements
• Complete timely external compliance reporting for air, water, wastewater, stormwater, and any other environmental regulatory requirements
• Complete timely internal compliance reporting for Energy, Environmental and Sustainability requirements
• Review and process monthly invoices for energy, water and waste
• Administer waste disposal contracts (waste slurry, sludge, solid waste, hazardous waste, recyclables, etc.) and maintain relationships with service providers
• Coordinate and align factory team with divisional Environmental and Energy team on strategic goals, priorities and measures Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window.
  Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience leading environmental and energy programs in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment The approximate pay range for this position is $62,000 – $82,000.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com) It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you’re at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you’ve gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join
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