Environmental Specialist

Introduction Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family run business since 1924 and we believe our family by choice ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. Overview The Environmental Specialist is a team member who works closely with other members of the department to ensure our facilities and job sites are operated in full compliance with State, Federal and local regulations. The Environmental Specialist is a well-rounded hard worker, technically inclined, experienced and comfortable working in both office and operations settings. The Environmental Specialist helps to serve all PII locations. Responsibilities Dedication. Develop a thorough understanding of the environmental agencies and regulations that govern PII facilities. Work with the environmental team, Director of Technical Services, and Environmental Manager to ensure plants operate in full compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Committed to serve. Assist with plant inspections to ensure compliance with company policies and protocols. Assist in training personnel on environmental policies and procedures. Mastery. Achieve and maintain familiarity with PII facilities and projects, their environmental permits and the operating conditions within their permits. Respect and engage. Communicate consistently and promptly with the department team about environmental issues, permit conditions, compliance status, and anything that may affect plant or project operations. Results matter. Maintain clear, concise, organized, and accurate files for all assigned environmental duties. Measurement. Conduct field surveys and mapping to produce information and deliverables for internal use and for municipal and state submittals. Prepare project documentation as directed by the Director of Technical Services and Environmental Manager. Ownership and caring. Become proficient with emerging technologies, including RTK drones and sub-centimeter GPS, and their application to PII facilities and projects. Develop working proficiency in creating maps and drawings using CAD software. Determined. Provide field technical services to collect critical, time-sensitive data, including emergency response that may extend beyond normal working hours. Requirements Associate or Bachelor's degree in a course of study related to the Environmental compliance field. Proficient verbal and written English. Experience with environmental and aggregate sample collection, surveying, and drone use for compliance activities preferred. Computer literate and comfortable using MS Office programs, including Excel. Experience using CAD preferred. Experience operating aerial drone and GPS a plus. Training on both drone and GPS operations will be provided as FAA Drone Pilot license will be required. Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and a clean driving record. Legal right to work in the U.S. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The actual rate or salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, and other legitimate business considerations, consistent with applicable law and the Company’s compensation practices. Travel Extensive travel throughout all PII regions required to complete assigned tasks. Work Environment/Physical Demands Medium Work; with limited manual type work. Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 40 lbs. of force more frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects when collecting environmental samples. This position works both in an office setting and in the field on or near moving mechanical parts and loud equipment. Requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time as well as lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, walking, reaching, driving, and repetitive motion. Values At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success. #J-18808-Ljbffr Peckham Industries, Inc.