Tehachapi Cement, LLC is seeking a qualified Environmental Professional.
The Environmental Professional role is based in Tehachapi, CA and reports directly to the Plant Manager with a dotted line of responsibility to the Region Environmental and Land Resources Director.
Responsibilities:
Work with the plant’s team and when required with consultants to ensure environmental regulatory compliance in the facility.
Interface as the company advocate for environmental issues with regulatory agencies that have jurisdiction for the plant.
Manage the plant’s environmental budget.
Assist in planning and implementation of projects to meet environmental requirements.
Manage an environmental management system across the plant operations.
Investigate and resolve potential compliance issues, questions, or complaints received from within the company, customers, regulatory agencies and/or the public.
Evaluate environmental compliance and ensure effective implementation of corrective actions.
Ensure all environmental sampling, monitoring, reporting, permit renewals and record retention is successfully completed.
Ensure compliance requirements are met through organizational and procedural measures.
Train plant personnel and contractors on relevant environmental issues and regulations, including related company policies.
Maintain a high level of knowledge of Federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Successfully complete assigned training.
Perform due diligence investigations.
Regularly evaluate company environmental compliance and effectively communicate issues of non-compliance to management.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as environmental, scientific, or engineering discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
At least 5 years of environmental experience in mining, aggregate, RMC, or similar industry.
High level of knowledge of Federal, State/Province, and local environmental and land use laws and regulations.
Working knowledge of all environmental laws and regulations affecting aggregate production, ready mix concrete manufacturing, asphalt manufacturing, and cement manufacturing.
Tactfulness enabling the independent audit and inspection of industrial operations, identify compliant and non-compliant issues, and assertively communicate findings to management, as well as employees performing the associated tasks.
Experience and demonstrated ability managing a multi-faceted environmental program including air and water quality, hazardous waste and materials, biological species issues, mining reclamation, and soil and water remediation.
Ability to independently learn and understand technical, regulatory, and external issues regarding the environmental programs at the plant.
Ability to positively interact with regulatory agencies to ensure understanding of requirements and obtain achievable compliance requirements.
Ability to independently develop, lead, and implement effective environmental and management systems to ensure full compliance.
Ability to effectively communicate and implement systems required compliance activities to plant employees who are tasked with performing them.
Microsoft Office proficiency.
Experience creating environmental permit applications and reports for submittal to external parties including regulatory agencies.
Benefits:
Tehachapi Cement LLC offers competitive wages, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, 401K, PTO and Paid Holidays, along with a positive work environment.
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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