Environmental Engineer

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America's leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Participate in environmental projects/issues, serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies, and inspectors during inspections.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental permits and all applicable federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Assist regulatory agencies by providing information and assistance.
• Administer and assist in preparation of various environmental reports, renewals, questionnaires, and surveys.
• Perform audits of data acquisition systems and make necessary changes.
• Coordinate compliance with Corporate Environmental Policy and International Standard Development Organization (ISO) 14001 Certification.
• Contract with training consultants and purchase training media in a cost-effective manner.
• Coordinate all training efforts and goals with the Environmental Manager and Corporate Environmental Manager.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or other technically related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the environmental field in cement, mining, or related industry and working with regulatory agencies.
• Ability to make decisions and exercise sound judgment in arriving at a conclusion.
• Ability to perform, organize, and prioritize work independently.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of environmental programs, policies, and practices applicable to a cement manufacturing environment.
• Ability to promote a positive environmental image of the plant in the community.
• Ability to work with general policies and objectives.
• Ability to refer to Environmental and/or Plant Manager when clarification or interpretation of organization policy is needed.

Work Environment

Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to 250 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.