Environmental Manager
The Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, is a leading cement manufacturer with a history dating back to 1882. We operate 12 world-class cement plants and have a network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. We are committed to innovation, safety, and empowering our employees to drive excellence.
Summary
The Environmental Manager administers the plant environmental program, ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws and regulations. They also support the development of environmental strategies and deploy tools and systems to monitor performance and strategic outcomes.
What you'll be contributing
- 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.
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
To succeed in this position, you will need
- A 4 year degree in environmental studies, engineering, natural sciences, law, or related field.
- Experience working in an environmental field, cement, mining, or related industry.
- 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 exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office products.
- 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.
What's next for you?
We offer highly competitive base pay, comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs, a group retirement savings program, health and wellness programs, and an inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
About CRH
CRH is a decentralized, diversified company with hundreds of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises forming the CRH family. We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America and offer a tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.
What CRH Offers You
- Highest competitive base pay.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs.
- Group retirement savings program.
- Health and wellness programs.
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
About CRH
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.