Environmental Specialist

Covia • Concord, NC

276d • Remote

About The Position

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covia's market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders. Covia is looking for a dynamic Environmental Specialist who will have a positive impact on the Environmental team. The Environmental Specialist will be performing specialized environmental work and providing assistance for specific environmental tasks and projects as directed. This position will require the ability to work with limited supervision and interact with other employees in a positive and professional manner. Position will be 100% remote.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, or Environmental Engineer, or similar strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of related geology, Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences experience required.
• 1-2 years' experience in Environmental Compliance at Industrial Sites.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Covia's Environmental Policy and objectives.
• Assist with environmental aspects of an ESG program including reducing GHG emissions, Water Consumption, and protection/habitat enhancement for species of concern, environmental partnerships, and community relations.
• Facilitate the preparation of environmental permit applications including air, water, surface mining and local land use permitting.
• Provide environmental assistance to the plants and other departments with interpretation of environmental regulations and internal policies.
• Assist with conducting environmental audits, reporting on environmental deficiencies, and recommending strategies to comply with environmental regulations.
• Assist with the maintenance of environmental compliance software system for assigned geographical area to comply with environmental laws, regulations, and permit conditions.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of Covia's Environmental Management System (EMS) to help achieve Covia's environmental goals.

Benefits

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits - medical, vision, dental
• 401K with company matching
• Flexible Time Away (FTA)/Paid Time Off (PTO) + Paid Holidays
• Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurances
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Mining (except Oil and Gas)
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree