Environmental and WDF Manager - Texarkana, AR

Foreman, AR, US, 71836

Job ID:  502523

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us.  We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package and opportunities for your continued growth and development! 

Summary:

The Environmental Manager administers the plant environmental program following federal and state environmental laws and regulations. This position ensures ongoing environmental compliance and foster best practice in all operations. The position implements environmental policies and practices, supports development of environmental strategies to meet targets, and deploys tools and systems to monitor performance and strategic outcomes.

What you’ll be contributing: 

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. 
• Evaluates site environmental performance, identifies corrective actions through audits, and implements follow-up assessments.
• Serves as the corporate contact with regulatory and community stakeholders relating to environmental matters and supports individual sites on these matters.
• Participates in projects involving environmental issues including contact with regulatory agencies, and accompanies inspectors during inspections.
• Ensures compliance with all environmental permits and all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Assists regulatory agencies by providing information and assistance.
• Completes, administers, and assists in the preparation of various air quality reports/renewals.
• Contracts with training consultants and purchases cost-effectively training media.
• Coordinates and supervises stack testing activities and reviews/approves all stack testing reports.
• Completes, administers, and assists with various surveys and questionnaires from internal and external sources.
• Performs audits of the monitoring systems including data acquisition systems, and maintain/administer changes.
• Works with Waste Fuels Manager to provide daily coverage of essential daily functions.
• Coordinates all training efforts and goals with the Waste Fuels Manager and Manager of Environmental Affairs.
• Obtain and maintain required licenses and certifications for plant environmental compliance, including but not limited to Licensed Wastewater Facility Operators, and Certified Operator in accordance with APC&EC Regulation No. 23, section 264.16(f), etc.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc
• Bachelor's Degree in environmental resource management or related field required
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in environmental field is required
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cement, mining, or related industry preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in working with regulatory agencies preferred
• Demonstrated written communication skills      
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills        
• Demonstrated problem solving skills      
• Ability to lead/manage others      
• Excellent organizational skills including ability to plan
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local safety and environmental laws and regulations.
• Working knowledge of environmental programs, policies and practices applicable to a cement manufacturing environment.

What’s next for you? 

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals. 

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  

What CRH Offers You

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

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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