Environmental Intern

Ameron Pole Products•Baton Rouge, LA

6h•$25•Onsite

About The Position

Arcosa Lightweight is searching for an Environmental Engineer Intern for our Baton Rouge, LA location. As an Environmental Intern, you will foster a positive safety culture while supporting the environmental team with compliance, regulations and projects within a 24/7 aggregate environment that is regulated by MSHA safety standards. Arcosa Lightweight is a leading producer and distributor in the Western and Southwestern U.S. of lightweight and natural aggregates, including expanded shale and clay, crushed stone, sand and gravel, asphalt rock, and other products.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Engineering or related field
Prompt, regular and predictable attendance
Ability to work independently in a manufacturing environment while adhering to good safety practices
Ability to decipher and analyze data for operational improvements
Ability to map out processes and identify bottlenecks
Skills in organizing tasks, timelines, and resources MS Office Suite: Proficiency in MS Excel for data analysis, MS PowerPoint for presentations, and MS Word for documentation
Capability to identify issues and find effective solutions
Ability to collaborate with different departments and teams
Flexibility to adjust in a dynamic work environment
Taking the initiative to learn, ask questions, and seek feedback
Efficiently managing tasks and responsibilities within provided timelines
Basic knowledge of tools like Power BI to present data findings
Willing to travel on the job
Must be open to and comfortable with change.
The ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift up to 100 lbs, walk, climb stairs, ladders and catwalks up to 60 feet as required
The ability to work in varied outdoor environments (cold, hot, dry, dusty, rainy, snowy, icy)

Responsibilities

Comply with all industry safety rules, procedures and applicable government regulations including but not limited to ensuring a safe working environment for self and others
Participate in plant safety initiatives, committees and activities
Conduct mandatory MSHA pre-shift inspections on equipment and work areas in the plant
Assist in development and implementation of environmental training program
Maintain detailed records and prepare related reports and studies for submission to regulatory agencies
Perform technical analysis of process data as related to air and water emissions
Responsible for project work related to analysis and improvement of Company LWA sites as related to environmental compliance or plant processes to reduce waste and pollutants
Develop familiarity with the federal, state and local regulations as well as Arcosa’s practices, procedures and standards
Work with plant operations to conduct environmental field sampling; interpret data
Assist with data entry and environmental metrics
Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance inspections and audits
Assist QA/QC environmental reports
Assist with electronic solutions and data input to track environmental performance
Assist with preparation and presentation of environmental training
Assist with streamlining federal and state regulatory reporting: GHG, TRI, Tier II, Emissions Inventory, Compliance Certification
Assist with creation and documentation of previous environmental documentation, maps, and drawings
Assist with the development of a robust environmental management system (EMS) focused project work including creation of standard operating procedures, environmental compliance calendar, documentation, data compilation and analysis
Assist in the development of air emissions tracking and compliance programs
Update environmental compliance and procedure documents EMS website maintenance and SharePoint development
Manipulation and analysis of large environmental data sets using proprietary software and Microsoft products
Overall department support and duties as assigned
Responsible for abiding by and support all company and plant safety policies, rules, and procedures as well as M.S.H.A. regulations
Perform other duties as assigned