Environmental Specialist

Job ID:  515250

Exempt

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

Job Summary

The Environmental Specialist will support Infrastructure Product Group (IPG) environmental compliance and is an integral part of the overall EHS&S corporate team.  Promoting and environmental excellence culture, pursuing continuous improvement, and positioning our employees and facilities as a leader in environmental performance within the industry. The role will work in alignment with the IPG national platform and CRH Policies, Procedures and Commitments. This position will work closely with all levels of management and hourly employees to ensure EHS&S standards and methodologies are communicated and targeted goals are achieved through individual as well as team-based objectives and strategies. This position reports to the Corporate E&S leadership team and partners closely with operational leaders.

Job Location

This position is hybrid in Atlanta, GA and will also involve approximately 30% travel.   

Job Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Obtain and assist with maintenance of all environmental permits required for company plants, sites, and projects.
• Prepare and submit facilities required reports for USEPA and applicable state agencies in conjunction with professional service partners including, but not limited to, EPCRA Tier II, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), Annual Emission Inventory, emissions source testing, greenhouse gas reports, air and water permit modifications and renewals and other agency notifications.
• Assist in ensuring all compliance or monitoring tests are conducted in accordance with timeframes outlined in environmental operation permits.
• Assist in maintaining documentation compliance activities such as inspections, audits, complaints, and investigations verifying information is updated in EMS.
• Report all violations of environmental permits, rules, and regulations to company management personnel and, when required by operational permits, to duly authorized regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate, conduct, and teach compliance reviews, inspections, and internal assessments to ensure adherence to all applicable environmental permits, rules, and regulations.
• Keep informed regarding changes to environmental legislation, trends, and best practices and assess the potential impact these changes will have on company operations.
• Work with sites and projects to review required documents to ensure ongoing compliance and ensure it is in EMS.
• Develop and update environmental-related requirements and procedures with IPG and CRH.
• Ensure all compliance and annual reports are completed and documented in EMS Inform internal field employees, managers, and outside contractors of company environmental policy, best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in environmental education and research.
• Advise field and middle managers on use of any environmental compliance or reporting tools that are available for them.
• Develop and implement environmental compliance plans for programs such as air quality, stormwater discharges, oil spill prevention or control, recycling, managing hazardous materials, employee education.
• Track key compliance metrics and implement systems to improve performance.
• Facilitate improvements to and help maintain site EMS with other analysts.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required. 
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in EHS, Science or Engineering related fields or relevant experience.
• 2+ Years in EHS and/or Manufacturing with EHS responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills able to reach across the various functional departments to facilitate seamless integration.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste, NPDES or other environmental regulations.
• Project and process management skills, with experience managing major projects and/or change initiatives.
• Ability to effectively navigate and research regulatory agency and industry related web content.
• Detailed working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.  
• Nationally recognized Certifications (CHMM etc.).
• OSHA 40 Hour Hazwoper, RCRA Training or DOT HazMat Training.
• Multi-Site or corporate role within similar or comparable industry or consulting background.
• Experience in Sustainability or ESG initiatives within a broader matrix organization.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive 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 a 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!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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