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Job Description:

Environmental Engineer/Scientist – Global Waste Management Focus

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As an Environmental Specialist – Waste Focus, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

+ Provide leadership on waste management, waste minimization, waste disposal techniques, resource recovery, and compliance subject matter expertise globally; evaluate the effectiveness of programs, processes, and technology related to waste management at 3M manufacturing facilities and other 3M operations

+ Lead teams and advise colleagues on best practice waste management strategies, solutions and implementation; engage with regulatory agencies, where needed, to assist area and site EHS colleagues and support 3M manufacturing facility and other 3M operations

+ Lead and/or participate on global environment audits

+ Develop 3M expectations for waste management and create standard work for waste management programs and tools, including validation with area EHS teams to ensure improvements are efficient and effective

+ Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, attention to detail, and standard work to realize a working environment of open communications, project management and prioritization, and a full entitlement mindset toward compliance and risk reduction

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline (completed and verified prior to start)

+ Five (5) years of environmental, engineering, or Environmental, Health, or Safety (EHS) experience a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

+ Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution

+ Experience in waste management, waste disposition, waste minimization, and waste stream optimization

+ Auditing, health, safety, and/or environmental regulatory experience and knowledge

+ Experience with global, regional (U.S., Asia, etc.), and/or state environmental regulations, permits, and regulatory compliance strategies for manufacturing facilities

+ Experience in process engineering, design engineering, project management, Lean Six Sigma methodology and/or manufacturing/production

+ Experience leading projects with cross-functional teams and delivering written and verbal communications to multiple stakeholder groups

+ Certification(s) such as: Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Waste Management Professional (CWMP), Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or related EHS credential

Work location: On site in Maplewood, MN or Austin TX at least 4 days per week

Travel: May include up to 20%** **[domestic/international]

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en\_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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