Environmental Manager

Environmental Manager

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Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with all environmental (air, water, and waste) permits and all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Maintains a compliance task list and monitoring system, including deadlines to ensure compliance.
• Evaluates site environmental performance, identifies corrective actions through audits, and implements follow-up assessments.
• Serves as the local contact with regulatory and community stakeholders relating to environmental matters.
• Participates in projects involving environmental issues, including contact with regulatory agencies, and accompanies inspectors during inspections.
• Reviews all projects for environmental compliance and obtains necessary permits for execution.
• Assists regulatory agencies by providing information and assistance as required.
• Completes, administers, and assists in preparing various reports/renewals.
• Covers stack testing activities and reviews/approves all stack testing reports.
• Completes, administers, and assists with various surveys and questionnaires from internal and external sources.
• Performs audits of the data acquisition system and maintains/administers changes.
• Administers the training of plant personnel as needed to implement the compliance management system.
• Participates in audits at other Ash Grove facilities.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• 4 year degree in environmental studies, engineering, natural sciences, law, or related field.
• Environmental field, cement, mining, or related industry experience.
• 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.
• 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.