Environmental Manager

Job ID:  514779

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us.  We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include: 

• Health Insurance 

• Dental Insurance  

• Vision Insurance 

• Retirement Plan 

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Employee Assistance Program  

• Disability Pay 

• Life Insurance 

• Growth Opportunities and more! 

Summary: 

The Environmental Manager administers the plant environmental program following federal and state environmental laws and regulations in alignment with corporate environmental policies. This position ensures ongoing environmental compliance and fosters best practices in all operations. The position implements environmental policies and practices, supports the development of environmental strategies to meet targets, and deploys tools and systems to monitor performance and strategic outcomes. 

What you’ll be contributing: 

• 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.
• Coordinates and supervises 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.

To succeed in this position, you will need: 

• Minimum 4 year/ Bachelors degree in environmental studies, engineering, natural sciences, law or related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the environmental field, cement, mining or related industry preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. 
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in 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

What’s next for you? 

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals. 

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  

What CRH Offers You

• Highly 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 has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

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

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