Environmental Specialist

Job ID:  501703

Minnesota Paving and Materials, a CRH company has grown from four small, family local companies, to one, strong and leveraged leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services throughout the state of Minnesota and surrounding areas. With operations going back to 1861, we boast a remarkably long history of success in the Minnesota aggregate and asphalt industry.

Position Overview

The Environmental Specialist is a skilled position requiring a detail-oriented, organized, safety-minded individual to work in conjunction with the operations team to ensure the compliance of activities at facilities.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Conduct compliance reviews, inspections, and internal audits to ensure adherence with all applicable environmental permits, rules, and regulations.
• Obtain all environmental permits required for company plants, sites, and projects.
• Ensure all compliance or monitoring tests are conducted in accordance with timeframes outlined in environmental operation permits.
• Maintain documentation compliance activities such as inspections, audits, complaints, and investigations.
• Inform internal field employees, managers, and outside contractors of company environmental policy, best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Provide educational events and training to all company employees on environmental issues and responsibilities.
• Participate in environmental education and research.
• Report all violations of environmental permits, rules, and regulations to company management personnel and, when required by operational permits, to duly authorized regulatory agencies.
• Inform all employees of corporate compliance hotlines and ensure they understand how to utilize them.
• Keep informed regarding changes to environmental legislation, trends, and best practices and assess the potential impact these changes will have on company operations.
• Lead implementation of compliance related policies and procedures throughout the company.
• Review required documentation at all sites, projects, and plants to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Advise field and middle managers on use of any environmental compliance or reporting tools which are available for them.
• Develop and implement environmental compliance plans for programs such as air quality, storm water discharges, oil spill prevention or control, recycling, managing hazardous materials, employee education, and so on.
• Direct all activities focused on environmental compliance.
• File all compliance or annual reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Carry out all assigned tasks and projects in a timely manner.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Environmental Discipline or comparable degree preferred or other related discipline and/or equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• 2 years of experience in the environmental field or similar position and/or equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and abilities

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Working knowledge of computer use and associated computer programs including but not limited to Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical ability and process improvement knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and regulations.
• Ability to develop and foster relationships and trust at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong self motivation skills.

Key Competencies
•    Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
•    Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
•    Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed; able to consistently work independently.
•    Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
•    Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
•    Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
•    Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
•    Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.
•    Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or listen. 
• The employee is frequently required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. 
• The employee must occasionally climb, and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

While performing field duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.  While performing non-field duties of this position, the environment is typical of an office setting and the noise level is usually quiet to moderate.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A 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 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

Minnesota Paving and Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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