Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Regional Environmental Specialist

The Regional Environmental Specialist supports day-to-day environmental compliance across an assigned portfolio of asphalt and petroleum plants and terminals within a defined region. This is a field-based, generalist role focused on boots-on-the-ground compliance work: conducting inspections, managing waste streams, responding to spills and incidents, coordinating sampling and monitoring, delivering training, and keeping site records audit-ready. The Specialist is the go-to environmental resource for plant personnel on routine compliance matters and works closely with the corporate environmental/EHS team, outside consultants, and regulatory agencies on more technical or specialized issues such as permit applications and complex reporting.

• Serve as the day-to-day environmental point of contact for multiple asphalt and petroleum plants and terminals within an assigned region, supporting plant management and operators on routine compliance questions.
• Conduct routine facility inspections and self-audits (tanks, containment areas, waste storage areas, stormwater outfalls, spill kits, etc.) and track any findings through to correction.
• Manage day-to-day hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling, including waste characterization, labeling, satellite/90-day accumulation area inspections, manifest completion, and coordination with disposal vendors.
• Support Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) programs by performing required inspections, maintaining spill response equipment, and helping keep site plans current.
• Respond to and help lead the initial response for spills, releases, and other environmental incidents; assist with cleanup coordination, notifications, and incident documentation.
• Collect environmental samples and monitoring data (stormwater, wastewater, groundwater, air, etc.) and coordinate with labs or contractors as needed; compile and organize data for required reports.
• Maintain site environmental recordkeeping and compliance calendars so inspections, training, and reporting deadlines are tracked and met at each assigned facility.
• Deliver hands-on environmental training to plant personnel - spill response, waste handling, stormwater awareness, and general environmental do's and don'ts.
• Assist the corporate environmental/EHS team and outside consultants with permit-related tasks (data gathering, site access, facility walk-throughs) without owning permit drafting or negotiations.
• Support inspections and site visits by EPA, state, and local regulatory agencies by coordinating logistics and providing requested site information; escalates technical or enforcement matters to corporate EHS.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action follow-up, helping identify practical, on-the-ground fixes.
• Flag emerging compliance risks or regulatory changes observed in the field to corporate EHS leadership.
• Support environmental aspects of capital projects and process changes at the site level, such as pre-startup walk-downs and coordinating with site personnel.
• Perform other environmental compliance support duties as assigned across the region.

Education & Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• 2+ years of environmental, EHS, or compliance-related experience in an industrial, manufacturing, refining, or asphalt/terminal environment preferred; entry-level candidates with strong field aptitude will be considered.
• General familiarity with environmental compliance topics such as waste management, spill prevention, and stormwater is helpful; deep permitting or regulatory-writing expertise is not required for this role.
• Comfortable working across multiple sites within a region and building relationships with plant-level personnel.

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid driver's license required, with an acceptable driving record (frequent regional travel).
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification preferred, or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe.
• Additional certifications (e.g., DOT hazmat, first aid/CPR) are a plus but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Practical, hands-on approach to environmental compliance - comfortable walking a plant, checking containment, and spotting issues in the field.
• Good judgment for knowing when to handle something…