The CompanyImerys 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 PositionRegional Environmental Specialist
Job SummaryJob SummaryAs the Regional Environmental Specialist, you will manage all aspects of environmental compliance at the roles assigned facilities. You will also ensure that all permits, policies, and procedures are up-to-date and plant personnel understand their impacts on compliance.
Location: Hybrid: Marble Hill, GA (3 days a week) Home based - 2 days a week
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:- Manage environmental permitting process for East Hub sites to ensure operating permits do not expire; 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 Regional Environmental Manager and Plant Team to implement proactive compliance plans, procedures, programs and training to ensure compliance with environmental permits and applicable regulations.
- Initiate and develop environmental permit applications prior to expiration and respond to regulatory agency follow-up issues or requests for further information.
- 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 pollution and wastewater treatment operations.
- Reduce the impact on the local environment by pollution control, implementing plans for controlling wastes, conservation of flora and fauna, removal of hazardous substances and hydrocarbons, management of water in accordance with legislation and contractual requirements.
- Become a subject matter expert of Imerys protocols concerning environmental programs and procedures, and support site interpretation and implementation.
Skills and Attributes Requirements:- Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
- Skilled in supervising, evaluating, training, and motivating employees.
- Strong understanding of Federal and State Safety regulations and maintaining compliance.
- Diligently meet regulatory deadlines.
- Excels at the development of clear, concise, and effective procedures and work instructions.
- Demonstrated experience with the implementation and sustainment of Environmental programs
- Demonstrated ability to deliver solutions in a changing environment and experience in a matrix organization
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage parallel projects with multiple moving pieces independently or with a team
- Excellent people skills and ability to align people and resources toward organizational success.
- Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
- Experience in interacting with and influencing all levels of an organization
- Self-starter with a drive to continuously improve
- Balance of humility and self-confidence
Education/Experience Requirements:- Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate technical discipline (such as Environmental, Chemical, Engineering or related science).
- Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience in facility environmental compliance, interpretation and permitting (i.e. Title V, Clean Water Act).
- Professional Licenses: Environmental certifications such as CHMM, QEP, etc. are beneficial but not required.
Required Activities1. 80% Plant or Office2. Up to 20% travel to other IMERYS locations not in scope, consultant/vendor locations, and professional meetings. Variable field activities in Plant and Mining operations involve information, data collection, and collaboration with the operation at all levels. Physical activities may involve climbing stairs or ladders, hiking, working near chemicals, water bodies, and hot equipment.
Position TypeFull timeandPermanentOnly technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:recruiting.support@ imerys.comPLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.