Regional Environmental Specialist

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Job Summary

As the Regional Environmental Specialist, you will manage all aspects of environmental compliance for all assigned plants & mines in the Eastern US. You will ensure that all permits, policies, and procedures are up-to-date and plant personnel understand their impacts on compliance. Must be able to accomplish all of the listed Key Tasks and Responsibilities while maintaining a high level of integrity.

Location - Home-based, near a major airport on East Coast US

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Develop, initiate, and monitor environmental permit applications prior to expiration and respond to regulatory agency follow-up issues or requests for further information.
Prepare/submit all necessary compliance reports; maintain all records required for compliance demonstration to regulatory agencies; represent IMERYS during environmental regulatory compliance inspections.
Work with the cross functional groups to implement proactive compliance plans, procedures, programs and training to ensure compliance with environmental permits, applicable regulations, and internal protocols.
Reduce the impact on the local environment by developing plans, coordinating implementation, and verifying controls for all aspects of the environmental management system.
Assist in designing, preparing, implementing and maintaining site specific environmental initiatives.
Provide technical support to daily environmental operations, waste sampling and characterization for offsite disposal/treatment; implement all required environmental sampling and stack testing; provide regulatory support to air, water, stormwater compliance, wastewater treatment operations, etc.
Coordinating audits and inspections to ensure compliance with local, federal, and Imerys requirements. Inspect the various sites for environmental compliances and detail areas identified for improvements or system gaps.
Find out potential environmental risks and design a mitigation plan, assist with implementation, and conduct verification steps to ensure controls are being used.
Monitor changing regulations and ensure that all industrial operations are regulated as per the state and local changing conditions and provide environmental regulatory interpretations and engineering/technical support.
Lead investigations into environmental issues, identifying root causes, and developing appropriate corrective action plans.
Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

Successful US-based candidates must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 before the employment start date unless exempted by applicable law
Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate technical discipline (such as Environmental, Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related area)
Minimum 5 years experience in environmental or related fields involving environmental regulatory compliance, interpretation and permitting.
Professional Licenses – Environmental certifications such as CHMM or QEP are beneficial but not required. Relevant external certifications; e.g. Method 9, HAZWOPER, QISP, Title 22, etc.
Strong organizational, communication, data analysis, and tenacious problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills influencing the right behavior

Required Activities

1. 35% Office Environment – Environmental compliance activities involving PC use, minor lifting, etc.

2. 40% - Variable field activities in Plant and Mining operations involving water, waste and other environmental sampling and stack sampling; data collection/field surveys for compliance reporting; working with operations on environmental compliance matters relating to impoundments, plant air & water pollution control equipment, etc. – all these involve climbing, hiking, carrying equipment and work around chemicals, minerals, water bodies and hot equipment.

3. 25-50% - Travel to other IMERYS locations, consultant/vendor locations & professional meetings.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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