Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Regional Environmental Specialist

Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions, Inc•Phoenix, AZ

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Environmental Specialist supports day-to-day environmental compliance across an assigned regional portfolio of asphalt and petroleum plants and terminals. This is a field-based, generalist role focused on inspections, waste management, spill and incident response, sampling and monitoring, training, and maintaining audit-ready site records. The Specialist serves as a routine compliance resource for plant personnel and coordinates with the corporate environmental/EHS team, outside consultants, and regulatory agencies on technical or specialized matters, including permit-related work. The role involves frequent regional travel, typically 40–60% of the time, including occasional overnight travel. The Specialist must be able to respond to spill or incident calls outside normal business hours as needed.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
At least 2 years of environmental, EHS, or compliance-related experience in an industrial, manufacturing, refining, or asphalt/terminal environment preferred; entry-level candidates with strong field aptitude will be considered.
General familiarity with environmental compliance topics such as waste management, spill prevention, and stormwater is helpful.
Comfort working across multiple regional sites and building relationships with plant-level personnel.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; frequent regional travel is required.
Practical, hands-on approach to environmental compliance and comfort walking plant sites and identifying field issues.
Good judgment about when to resolve matters directly and when to involve corporate EHS, legal, or a specialist consultant.
Solid written and verbal communication skills for inspection documentation, incident reports, and staff training.
Organization and dependability in tracking recurring tasks across multiple sites.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, and willingness to learn environmental tracking software or apps.
Ability to work independently in the field with minimal direct supervision while traveling regionally.
Calm, methodical approach to responding to spills or incidents under pressure.
Ability to regularly walk plant and terminal grounds, climb stairs and ladders, and access elevated platforms, tank areas, and containment structures.
Ability to work outdoors and in industrial noise and typical asphalt plant/refinery environments, and to wear required PPE.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25–40 lbs.
Ability to pass site-specific safety orientation and any required medical or respirator clearance.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check; MVR is also required for employment offers.

Nice To Haves

40-Hour HAZWOPER certification, or willingness to obtain it within a specified timeframe.
Additional certifications such as DOT hazmat or first aid/CPR.

Responsibilities

Serve as the day-to-day environmental contact for multiple plants and terminals, supporting plant management and operators with routine compliance questions.
Conduct facility inspections and self-audits, track findings, and follow up on corrective actions.
Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling, including characterization, labeling, accumulation-area inspections, manifests, and disposal vendor coordination.
Support SPCC and SWPPP programs through inspections, spill equipment maintenance, and keeping site plans current.
Respond to spills, releases, and other environmental incidents; assist with cleanup coordination, notifications, and documentation.
Collect environmental samples and monitoring data, coordinate with laboratories or contractors, and organize data for required reports.
Maintain site environmental records and compliance calendars for inspections, training, and reporting deadlines.
Deliver hands-on environmental training to plant personnel.
Assist the corporate environmental/EHS team and outside consultants with permit-related data gathering, site access, and facility walk-throughs.
Support EPA, state, and local regulatory agency inspections and site visits by coordinating logistics and providing requested information; escalate technical or enforcement matters to corporate EHS.
Participate in incident investigations and corrective-action follow-up, helping identify practical site-level fixes.
Flag emerging compliance risks and regulatory changes observed in the field to corporate EHS leadership.
Support site-level environmental aspects of capital projects and process changes, including pre-startup walk-downs and coordination with site personnel.
Perform other environmental compliance support duties as assigned across the region.