Company: Archer Daniels Midland Location: Columbus, NE Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 04/20/2026 Job Categories:
Accounting/Auditing, Environmental
Job Description
Environmental/Safety Tech - Columbus, NE Environmental/Safety Tech - Columbus, NE
Summary: Work under the direction of the Environmental Manager to perform periodic regulatory and non-regulatory testing, inspections, audits and related functions.
Specific Job Duties
Conduct Leak Detection and Reporting (LDAR) VOC emission measurement and documentation per environmental permits.
Operate street sweeper truck to clean plant roads per environmental permit requirements.
Perform trouble-shooting and light routine maintenance of street sweeper or other equipment.
Conducts Hazardous Waste inspections, Universal Waste inspections, and Stormwater/SPCC inspections.
Perform recycling pick-up, and support other waste management activities as assigned.
Collect environmental samples (such as biogas, coal, or other similar samples), and prepare for shipment to outside lab.
Conduct scheduled inspections of environmental equipment, including environmental spill kits, FRP trailer, and other similar equipment.
Complete all necessary documentation to comply with all reporting agencies.
Report all findings to appropriate departments so that necessary steps can be taken to correct any deficiencies.
Be a member of the Environmental Management Systems (EMS) team.
Participates actively in training.
Familiarizes themselves with the hazards in their work area and how to protect themselves.
Maintains an effective working relationship with fellow employees.
Performs duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment, and successfully completes all safety certification requirements.
Understands that accidents are preventable and that safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Works in a manner that minimizes waste/cost, and supports ADM’s cost-management initiatives.
Assists in keeping the department in tour ready condition
May perform reasonably similar or related duties as required.
Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required
Must successfully complete all ADM Safety Certification requirements.
Required Skills.
High level of motivation and results-oriented way of working.
Experience with SpheraCloud, Maximo (CMMS), PolicyTech or similar applications.
Excellent safety record and awareness, and previous plant experience
Demonstrates strong computer skills
Experience with documentation
Experience with procedures and equipment
Demonstrates sufficient math skills to perform calculations associated with testing
Preferred Skills
Good organizational and communication skills, and must be self-motivated
Ability to work well with others and with minimal supervision – (Required)
Willingness to assume and learn new responsibilities
Willingness to alter work schedule when necessary
Attention to detail and accurate record keeping skills
DOT Hazardous Materials Handling Certification, or ability to get certification within the first month in position.
Environment
Working with potentially hazardous materials
Indoor and outdoor
Climbing stairs frequently
Lifting
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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Contact Information
Company Name:Archer Daniels Midland Website:https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI... Company Description:
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