Senior Environmental Specialist

Vulcan Materials Company is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist in California, MO. The role involves developing environmental management systems, conducting inspections and audits, providing training, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The position offers opportunities for career development and emphasizes a culture of environmental stewardship and teamwork. Candidates will work closely with operations and safety teams to drive positive change.
Location: California

Description

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

Vulcan's intentional approach to environmental stewardship has created new opportunities for growth and exposure to effective risk management practices. Our Environmental Specialists have the opportunity to:
• Develop and implement environmental management systems that positively impact the future of Vulcan.
• Partner with strong Operations and Safety teams, contributing to high-level problem-solving.
• Make tangible changes at the plant level using your knowledge and skills, along with the proper tools, resources, and support from leadership.
• Foster a positive culture toward environmental stewardship by engaging with frontline employees and collaborating with site leaders.
• Gain accelerated exposure with diverse lines of business
• Enjoy autonomy and flexibility in building your own work schedule.
• Continue developing your career at Vulcan with opportunities across the nation.

Join a team of motivated environmental professionals driving change!

What You'll Do

Includes but not limited to:

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.

Participate in Division and Company Initiatives. Assist the Division and the Company in development and implementation of initiatives that focus on integrating and promoting environmental compliance.

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.

Supervise and Mentor Junior Staff. Provide potential supervision and mentorship to junior operations, environmental and safety staff to further develop the SHE department at Vulcan.

Qualifications

Skills You'll Need:

Education. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Biology, or a similar technical area is required. 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. 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 including the ability to demonstrate or gain proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, and other software packages relevant to the position.

What You'll Like About Us:

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. What sets up apart is…