Environmental Specialist - Omaha, NE

 

 

Job ID:  521211

 

Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Lyman-Richey Corporation, A CRH Company, employs more than 500 industry professionals in its aggregate and concrete companies across central and eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Lyman-Richey Corporation is the preferred provider of aggregate and ready mix concrete, safely providing quality construction materials with superior service and exceptional value to its customers for 140 years. 

 

Position Overview

The Environmental Specialist is a skilled position requiring a detail-oriented, organized, safety-minded individual to work in conjunction with the operations team to ensure the compliance of activities at facilities.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Conduct compliance reviews, inspections, and internal audits to ensure adherence with all applicable environmental permits, rules, and regulations.
• Obtain all environmental permits required for company plants, sites, and projects.
• Ensure all compliance or monitoring tests are conducted in accordance with timeframes outlined in environmental operation permits. File all compliance reports and documentation as required by regulatory agencies.
• Maintain documentation of compliance activities such as inspections, audits, complaints, and investigations.
• Inform internal field employees, managers, and outside contractors of company environmental policy, best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Provide educational events and training to all company employees on environmental issues and responsibilities.
• Report all violations of environmental permits, rules, and regulations to company management personnel and, when required by operational permits, to duly authorized regulatory agencies.
• Inform employees of corporate compliance hotlines and ensure they understand how to utilize them.
• Stay educated on changes to environmental legislation, trends, and best practices and assess the potential impact these changes will have on company operations.
• Advise frontline managers on use of any environmental compliance or reporting tools which are available for them.
• Develop and implement environmental compliance plans for programs such as air quality, storm water discharges, oil spill prevention or control, recycling, managing hazardous materials, employee education, and so on.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Any requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Environmental Discipline or comparable degree preferred or other related discipline and/or equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• 2 years of experience in the environmental field or similar position and/or equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and abilities

 

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Regular and consistent attendance is required and must be willing to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently or within a team environment and assist with other duties as required.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Safety Glasses, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Safety Vests.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software (Word, Excel Outlook). Willingness and ability to learn additional computer software and computer programs. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical ability and process improvement knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and regulations.
• Ability to develop and foster relationships and trust at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate a hands-on, collaborative approach; work well in a team. 
• Ability to summarize data from different sources into a concise format that can be easily expanded and communicated to support initiatives.
• Strong math and science skills to understand and calculate various items such as mass, volume, flow, etc.  

 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk and hear.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, crawl, kneel, and bend. 
• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

 

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.  A variety of noise levels, adverse weather conditions, and complex job sites are to be expected daily. Proper clothing, PPE (personal protective equipment) is required, and safety precautions should be taken to ensure your safety, and the safety of others in all conditions.  While performing non-field duties of this position, the environment is typical of an office setting and the noise level is usually quiet to moderate.

 

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 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
• An 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!

 

Lyman-Richey Corporation, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

EOE/Vet/Disability

 

CRH is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.