Environmental Specialist

What You’ll Do

• Identify Environmental Requirements:
  Analyze a wide array of environmental requirements including permits, plans and regulatory requirements and determine applicability to our operations. Develop and maintain a compliance framework that communicates plant responsibilities for each compliance program.
• Conduct Inspections and Audits:
  Conduct frequent inspections and audits at each plant location to assess regulatory and environmental management compliance, control significant environmental risks, and ensure the adequacy of environmental management systems. Utilize findings to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and Deliver Training:
  Develop material to engage and educate operations on environmental awareness topics and required tasks. Provide training on an individual and group basis.
• Interact with Various Groups:
  Provide assistance to local plant and sales personnel on environmental issues and compliance on a day‑to‑day and project basis. Interact with governmental agencies regarding new legislation, regulations and compliance issues. Participate in trade association activities. Manage the use of consultants to improve return and minimize costs.
• Complete Compliance Support
  
  Activities:
  
  Prepare and submit permit applications, modifications and renewals. Prepare and maintain plans (SPCC, SWPPP, fugitive dust, etc.). Track and complete reporting requirements (discharges, storm water, emissions, TRI, etc.) and manage recordkeeping requirements.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Biology, or a similar technical area is preferred. An Environmental Engineering degree and/or an advanced degree in some aspect of environmental studies is desirable.
• Experience: Previous experience in the environmental area is preferred. Must have a high level of hands‑on experience in reviewing regulatory requirements and assessing their applicability and impact to the field.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Must have expertise in environmental regulatory compliance and numeric groundwater and surface water modeling. Must have strong knowledge of the federal and state environmental regulatory process and experience with environmental regulatory areas (RCRA, CWA, CAA, TSCA, etc.).
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and interact well with all levels of personnel.
• Technology
  
  Skills:
  
  Must have the ability to use computerized equipment and technology. Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Oracle Business Environment, and other software packages relevant to the position.

• Great Company Culture: Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open‑mindedness and communication.
• Safe: Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
• Meaningful Work: The work we do impacts daily lives – every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.
• Rest and Relaxation: Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• Prepare for the Future: 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Training and Development: We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Vulcan Materials Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.