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 make a difference for millions of people every day across the country. Job Description In this role, you will evaluate environmental requirements, conduct inspections and audits, develop training, interact with various stakeholders, and support compliance activities across our plant locations. Responsibilities Identify environmental requirements; analyze permits, plans and regulatory requirements and determine applicability to operations; develop and maintain a compliance framework. Conduct frequent inspections and audits at each plant location to assess regulatory and environmental management compliance, control significant environmental risks and ensure adequacy of environmental management systems. Develop material and deliver training on environmental awareness topics and required tasks to operations. 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 return and minimize costs. Prepare and submit permit applications, modifications and renewals; prepare and maintain plans (SPCC, SWPPP, fugitive dust, etc.); track and complete reporting requirements (discharges, storm water, emissions, TRI, etc.) and manage record‑keeping requirements. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Biology or a similar technical area is preferred; an Environmental Engineering degree or an advanced degree in environmental studies is desirable. Experience: Previous experience in the environmental area is preferred; high level of hands‑on experience in reviewing regulatory requirements and assessing their applicability and impact to the field. Regulatory Knowledge: Expertise in environmental regulatory compliance and numeric groundwater and surface water modeling; strong knowledge of federal and state environmental regulatory processes and experience with RCRA, CWA, CAA, TSCA, etc. Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact well with all levels of personnel. Technology Skills: Ability to use computerized equipment and technology; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Oracle Business Environment, and other relevant software packages. Benefits Great company culture focused on trust, teamwork, open‑mindedness and communication. Industry‑leading health and safety standards with commitment to a safe work environment. Meaningful work: aggregates used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports and housing nationwide. Medical, dental, vision programs. Paid vacation, personal floating days and paid holidays. 401(k) with company match and contribution. Training and development programs aligned with career goals. EEO Statement Vulcan Materials Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr