Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Environmental Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in environmental projects and initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting sustainable practices.

Cemstone® has become synonymous with high quality products and unparalleled service in the ready-mix concrete industry in the upper midwest. Our reputation is reflected in the structures we’ve helped create and our long-held and long-practiced commitment to our core values. Here's your opportunity to join an amazing family-owned business that has been around for nearly 100 years!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The Environmental Specialist will undertake tasks related to aggregate operational permitting, company-wide air permit compliance initiatives, site environmental audits, regulatory environmental compliance and company growth and improvement in sustainable practices, pollution reduction and energy conservation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Work with operations team to develop, update, and modify operating plans for aggregate mining operations
• Update and manage the Company’s air quality program, aggregate operations permitting program, and permit compliance.This includes performing regular site visits to audit program compliance and to provide feedback and recommendations on ways to improve.
• Assist in annual required reporting to federal, state, and local agencies.
• Provide site employees with training and information regarding environmental compliance and best management practices.
• Advise Manager of proposed and newly adopted regulatory changes and provide operations for measures necessary to maintain compliance.
• Follow up on environmental inspections from regulatory agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), MPCA or other state agencies and county hazardous waste departments.
• Assist with drone operations for aggregate inventories.
• Assist in the creation and updating of maps and other graphics for use in plans, reports, and applications.
• Keep Informed of the latest Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and work with site personnel and regional managers to bring sites into compliance.
• Update environmental management systems (EMS) with new data.
• Submit applications for environmental awards.
• Conduct energy use audits and research.
• Inspect plants and mining sites and annually update storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs). Provide recommendations for storm water pollution prevention using best management practices (BMPs).

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• General understanding of industry regulations and ability to find and interpret written government regulations.
• Discuss technical logistical aspects of environmental regulations with peers and upper management.
• Attend and participate in evening meetings related to environmental requirements.
• Able to occasionally spend nights out-of-town and/or state.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; with an environmental, civil, or geo engineering related background; or
• Two-year Associate Degree with three years of environmental experience.
• 2 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to read, write and speak Spanish preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience with Autodesk Suite preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• FAA remote pilot certification or able to obtain within 6 months

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Mendota Heights, MN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mendota Heights, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person