Environmental Manager

Summary

The Environmental Manager at Ash Grove Cement Company administers the plant environmental program, ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws and regulations. They support the development of environmental strategies, monitor performance, and collaborate with regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental (air, water, and waste) permits and all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Maintain a compliance task list and monitoring system, including deadlines to ensure compliance.
• Evaluate site environmental performance, identify corrective actions through audits, and implement follow-up assessments.
• Serve as the local contact with regulatory and community stakeholders relating to environmental matters.
• Participate in projects involving environmental issues, including contact with regulatory agencies, and accompany inspectors during inspections.
• Review all projects for environmental compliance and obtain necessary permits for execution.
• Assist regulatory agencies by providing information and assistance as required.
• Complete, administer, and assist in preparing various reports/renewals.
• Coordinate and supervise stack testing activities and review/approve all stack testing reports.
• Complete, administer, and assist with various surveys and questionnaires from internal and external sources.
• Perform audits of the data acquisition system and maintain/administer changes.
• Administer the training of plant personnel as needed to implement the compliance management system.
• Participate in audits at other Ash Grove facilities.

Requirements

• 4 year degree in environmental studies, engineering, natural sciences, law, or related field.
• Environmental field, cement, mining, or related industry experience.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies.
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills.
• Proficient in problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build a team and lead a team.
• Ability to perform, plan, organize, and prioritize.
• Ability to make decisions and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at a conclusion.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local safety and 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 work independently and refer questionable items to the supervisor.

Benefits

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

About CRH

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability