Environmental Representative

Job Description Summary

This is a skilled position requiring the individual to manage and help lead the company in being proactive in environmental compliance reporting directly to the Environmental Manager.  We are seeking a detail oriented, self-motivated employee with strong communication skills to manage environmental compliance relative to the production of aggregates and hot mix asphalt.  The successful candidate must be capable of establishing and fostering relationships with company personnel, regulatory agencies and consultants. 

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist Environmental Manager with implementing all company environmental policies and initiatives
• Assist in obtaining all environmental permits required for aggregate and hot mix asphalt production facilities.
• Ensure company environmental compliance at all company facilities through education and training of company personnel.
• Perform compliance reviews and inspections of company facilities to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental permits, rules, and regulations.
• Ensure records and appropriate documentation is being maintained at each company facility to ensure compliance with operating permit conditions.
• Administer facility programs for solid waste, wastewater, storm water and air emissions
• Coordinate and complete periodic regulatory reporting for air emissions and storm water and process wastewater discharges
• Coordinate and complete required annual reporting for facilities under EPCRA Section 312 (Tier II) and Section 313 (TRI)
• Research and apply existing and proposed local, state, and federal regulations to keep management aware of how regulations will impact the company.
• Coordinate any emergency spill response actions if necessary to minimize impacts to the environment and complete remediation efforts
• Miscellaneous duties as required or assigned

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Environmental Science or related field
• Five years of environmental compliance responsibility preferred with heavy emphasis on aggregate/sand and gravel mining and hot mix asphalt production.
• Some equipment operator skills may be necessary.
• Some knowledge and understanding of MSHA regulations that govern aggregate facilities.
• Maintaining a current Visible Emissions Evaluation Certification is required.

Work Requirements

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels within the company.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must be able to work independently without close supervision.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home as required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience required.
• Working knowledge of Trimble Business Center (GIS/Earthwork Software) preferred

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet, humid conditions, and extreme heat or cold. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Physical Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, crawl, kneel and bend
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined within the Employee Handbook
• Employee will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses and safety toe boots.
• Hands on installation of erosion controls may be required at times.
• Employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.