Technical Lead, Environmental

The Andersons is a North American leader in agribusiness and renewable fuels, operating across agriculture, energy, and global markets. From the farm to customers worldwide, we help move food, feed, and fuel where it’s needed most. Our business spans the full value chain, supporting farmers, customers, and communities daily. We are a performance-driven, people-powered organization where employees are owners, sharing in our success and shaping our future. We invest in development opportunities, meaningful career paths, and a culture of growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

About the role

This position provides technical leadership and expertise in environmental compliance and risk management across the organization. As a subject matter expert on environmental regulations, you will partner with business units to develop, implement, and maintain programs ensuring compliance while supporting operational objectives. The role is traditionally corporate-based, working across business groups to establish environmental standards, provide technical guidance, and drive consistent implementation of environmental programs, processes, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain environmental programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to operations and business leaders regarding environmental requirements, permitting, monitoring, reporting, and risk management activities.
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert (SME) for waste management (RCRA), spill planning (SPCC/FRP, EAP, EPCRA), and stormwater pollution prevention (SWP3) requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impacts to the business while recommending solutions and best practices to maintain compliance.
• Support environmental compliance through audits, inspections, monitoring activities, investigations, and corrective action planning.
• Manage environmental recordkeeping, reporting, permits, certifications, and regulatory submissions.
• Partner with field locations to support pollution prevention, waste minimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead environmental projects and initiatives and provide coaching, mentoring, and technical direction to colleagues and business partners.

Expectations

• Recognized as an expert in environmental compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Use specialized knowledge to interpret complex issues and recommend solutions and best practices.
• Work independently with minimal guidance.
• Lead projects, initiatives, and cross-functional teams.
• Act as a resource and mentor for colleagues with less experience.

Competencies

• Manages Conflict: Handles conflict situations effectively with minimal disruption.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications tailored to different audiences.
• Decision Quality: Makes timely, well-informed decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Uses feedback and reflection to gain insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Directs Work: Provides clear direction, delegation, and removes obstacles to ensure work is completed.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years of environmental compliance, environmental management, or related EHS experience.