Environmental Specialist

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.

What You'll Do:

Identify Environmental Requirements. Analyze various environmental requirements including permits, plans and regulatory requirements and determine applicability to our operations. Develop and maintain a compliance framework communicating 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 returns and minimize costs.

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, stormwater, emissions, TRI, etc.) and manage recordkeeping requirements.

Skills You'll Need:

Education. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Biology, or a similar technical area is preferred. 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 and numeric groundwater and surface water modeling. 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. Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Oracle Business Environment, and other software packages relevant to the position.

What You'll Like About Us:

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets up apart is the work we do impacts daily lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing .

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, .

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.