Management Associate - Environmental Affairs

Overview U. S. Steel has an opening for a Management Associate – Environmental within our Granite City Works Plant Environmental organization. The Management Associate program is an entry-level program for college graduates to accelerate professional development. Management Associates receive 12‑24 months of training across multiple functional areas with work assignments designed to assist in both personal and skill‑set development. The role may include rotational assignments within the department and is designed to strengthen leadership capabilities to prepare the college graduate for advanced roles within operations or in disciplines that support operations. At U. S. Steel, environmental stewardship is a core value of the Company. Environmental engineers are problem‑solvers and contingency planners for every environmental issue involved in the steel manufacturing process. They are responsible for managing and implementing the U. S. Steel Environmental Management System. Job Responsibilities Work includes all aspects of compliance with environmental regulations, permits, corporate policies, and legal agreements. Assist the business unit in maintaining compliance with Air, Water, and Waste regulations, Tank Management, Emergency Plans, Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, Toxic Substances Control Act, and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. Monitor environmental compliance and assure corrective action of all environmental problems associated with the assigned facility. Conduct periodic audits of environmental facilities to assure compliance and uncover potential problems. Assist facility operators in developing the most expeditious means of determining and correcting environmental problems. Submit required reports to agencies. Interact with various Federal, State, and Local regulatory agencies on permitting, compliance, and facility inspections. Participate on or lead multi‑disciplinary teams charged with securing environmental permits. Administer the U. S. Steel Safety program to ensure a safe work environment within the assigned facility. Learn and understand the steel manufacturing process. Candidate Requirements Degrees preferred: B.S. in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering. Must have graduated within the last three years from an accredited college or university at the time of hire. Must have less than three years of professional work experience. Minimum 3.0 overall GPA. Good communication and computer skills. Preferred Skills Motivated self‑starters who can work in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment. Successful candidates are analytical problem‑solvers with a high level of customer focus and a passion for process improvement. Demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and an aptitude for the area of study. A strong record of team, project, and/or people leadership in a work setting and/or extracurricular activities. A willingness to take initiative to understand the business. Aptitude for problem solving, strong writing and verbal communication skills. Strong commitment to excellence and to personal and professional growth. Resourceful, responsible, tenacious, curious, independent, confident, and high energy. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. Leadership and strong decision‑making skills. Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically. Base salary range: $72,000 - $76,000. This base salary range is a good faith estimate. Based on candidate skills and experience, the final offer may be lower or higher. #J-18808-Ljbffr United States Steel Corporation