Environmental Manager

Overview

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America's leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers.

At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

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

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

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.

• 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

• Minimum 4 year/Bachelor's 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 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

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…