Environmental Management Trainee - Haverstraw, NY

Job ID : 496631

Safety, Integrity, Quality are the foundation or core values on which Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH company operates. Located in New York and New Jersey, Tilcon New York Inc.

is an integrated materials company with multiple quarry locations, water terminals, heavy highway construction division, asphalt and recycle plants.

Tilcon manufactures sells and ships, made in the USA, products of crushed stone, asphalt, sand, gravel and recycled materials throughout New York, New Jersey, and some areas of Pennsylvania.

Growth opportunity, professional development and a culture of support and resources are provided to each employee for their personal growth and success within Tilcon New York Inc., and CRH.

Position Overview

This position is an essential function of the ongoing viability of the Company’s operations. The position shall aid the Capex and Environmental Compliance Manager in ensuring that all operational sites are in compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements as well as identifying and mitigating any potential risks.

The individual will interact with union operators, operations management, LOB leaders, consultants, and regulatory agencies.

The position will report to the Capex and Environmental Compliance Manager. The position will need to be self-motivated and work essentially unsupervised the majority of each working day.

Roles and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Functions)

• Lead and uphold TNY values
• Reinforce and lead by example on TNY safety culture
• Promote and enforce TNY and CRH Safety Practices
• Safety Incident reviews / investigations
• Identify and implement ways to reduce the company’s risk and exposure to environmental compliance issues.
• Maintain organization and completion of all applicable inspections, testing, and reporting to ensure accurate and timely completion
• Assist in the oversight and successful mitigation of any and all regulatory non-compliance events

Assist in the monthly environmental inspections / audits / testing at each operation

Report findings of environmental inspections to management personnel

Make recommendations for solutions to any issues present

Follow up to ensure compliance

• Assist in project supervision
• Implement environmental educational programs for training
• Work with multiple lines of business and teams. Provide job support, progress & performance information to project / site supervisors.
• Includes daytime, plus evening and weekend work and phone calls from time to time.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• General office duties
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Marginal Duties and Functions

Assists other departments as requested or assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education / Experience

Required

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with 3 years+ of practical work experience
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the preferred knowledge, skills and abilities
• Knowledgeable in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), and Outlook.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.E.) from four year college or university, Engineering preferred
• Internship or Co-Op in environmental engineering, land management, project management, or regulatory field
• Understanding of environmental regulations
• Industry experience

Work Requirements

• Must possess a valid State driver’s license
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and company procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Work overtime and be available for emergency overtime when the need arises. This may include occasional weekend hours
• Ability to travel to various job sites several times a week
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas as stated by OSHA and / or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is : Face Shield, Safety Glasses, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, Dust masks & Hearing Protection.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, the general public, and regulatory authorities at all times.

Knowledge / Skill Requirements

• Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Asana, and internet based applications
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills especially during meetings and in group settings
• Ability to direct union labor on small projects
• Must be able to work effectively with a wide range of operation managers and union laborers
• Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings and reports
• Ability to read, analyze, and apply federal, state, and local statutes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the legal and regulatory community.
• Ability to write reports and respond to inquiries from parties within the internal and external environments.
• Must be able to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to self-prioritize, self-manage, and self-determine one’s own workload
• Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Perform with frequent interruptions and / or distractions
• Make appropriate job decisions following standard policies and past precedents
• Recognize an emergency situation and take appropriate and timely actions
• Must be able to effectively communicate in verbal and written form to employees, management and clients.
• Able to identify, define and resolve problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Must have the ability to handle stressful situations as they arise.
• Working knowledge of English and Math, office practices and procedures.
• Ability to check own work to ensure accuracy.
• Ability to maintain records and files.
• Ability to deal effectively with questions or problems, seeking assistance when needed
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• High standard of ethics, integrity, and trust.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures outlined in Employee Handbook.
• Must display a professional and courteous attitude toward co-workers, supervisors and general public at all times.
• Cleanliness & neatness of all equipment, tools, desks, & computers is a must at all times.
• Be able to work independently, safely, have strong organization skills, and have a strong work ethic

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to sit, walk and stand for periods of time.

The employee is required to use a computer for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus.

The employe may need to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job will require both office work and field work. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment in the office is usually quiet.

Competencies

• Safety, Integrity, Quality formally and visibly demonstrate support and understanding of CRH and Tilcon’s core values.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Cultivates Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Directs Work - Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

Compensation & Company Benefits :

• Competitive Base Salary is $60,000 to $70,000
• Annual Bonus Potential
• Vehicle Reimbursement
• Medical / Dental / Vision / Prescription
• $1,000 Referral Bonuses
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off, Holidays
• 401k with Roth option & Competitive Company Match
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and 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 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.

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Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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