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.

POSITION TITLE: Regional Environmental Specialist (Hybrid), Western US

LOCATION: Quincy, WA., Superior, AZ., Fernley, Nevada OR Antonito, CO. 

JOB  SUMMARY:

• Manage all aspects of environmental compliance at the roles assigned facilities.

• Ensure that all permits, policies, and procedures are up-to-date and plant personnel understand their impacts on compliance.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage environmental permitting process for West Region 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 EHS Manager and Operations 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.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent written, communication and technical skills: attention to detail, ability to interact with other employees, outside vendors, regulatory agency people and legal counsel

• Ability to work efficiently with databases, spreadsheets, presentations and documents (Google Suite experience is a plus).

• Must be able to diligently meet regulatory deadlines. 

• Must be effective in environmental auditing & training.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree: Environmental or related Science 

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in large facility environmental compliance, interpretation and permitting (i.e. Title V, Clean Water Act).

• Experience in environmental or related fields involving environmental regulatory compliance, interpretation, permitting and reporting.

• EHS certifications such as CHMM, QEP, and others  are beneficial but NOT required.

• Proficiency in Google Docs (Word), Google sheets (Excel) and Slides (power point) are preferred.

REQUIRED ACTIVITIES:

• Office Setting – Environmental compliance activities involving PC use, minor lifting, etc.  

• 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.  

• Travel to other IMERYS locations, consultant/vendor locations & professional meetings.

  • Position will require approximately 50% travel

IMERYS... Mineral Solutions to create tomorrow's world.  Imerys is a Paris based Global Leader, who transforms minerals into thousands of high valued specialty mineral products essential for our Customers' Products.

IMERYS offers competitive benefits including medical/dental insurance, 401K matching and paid vacation.

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recruiting.support@ imerys.com

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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.