Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Regional Environmental Specialist

Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions•Phoenix, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Environmental Specialist supports day-to-day environmental compliance across an assigned portfolio of asphalt and petroleum plants and terminals within a defined region. This is a field-based, generalist role focused on practical, on-site compliance work, including inspections, waste management, spill and incident response, sampling and monitoring, training, and maintaining audit-ready site records. The Specialist is the day-to-day environmental resource for plant personnel on routine compliance matters and works with the corporate environmental/EHS team, outside consultants, and regulatory agencies on more technical or specialized matters, such as permit applications and complex reporting. The role requires frequent regional travel, typically 40–60% of the time, including occasional overnight travel. The Specialist must be able to work independently across multiple sites, walk plant and terminal grounds, access elevated areas, wear required PPE, and respond to spill or incident calls outside normal business hours as needed. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and hold a valid driver's license. Employment offers are contingent on a pre-employment drug test, background check, and motor vehicle record check.

Requirements

An associate's or bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field is 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 is 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 sites within a region 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 inspecting plant areas and identifying field issues.
Good judgment in deciding when to address an issue directly and when to involve corporate EHS, legal, or a specialist consultant.
Written and verbal communication skills for documenting inspections, preparing incident reports, and training plant staff.
Organization and dependability in tracking recurring tasks across several 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 across the region.
Calm, methodical approach to responding to spills or incidents under pressure.
Ability to walk plant and terminal grounds, climb stairs and ladders, and access elevated platforms, tank areas, and containment structures.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and in industrial noise and typical asphalt plant/refinery environments, and to wear required PPE.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25–40 pounds, such as sample containers, spill response gear, documentation, and PPE.
Ability to respond to spill or incident calls outside normal business hours as needed.
Ability to pass site-specific safety orientation and any required medical or respirator clearance.
Authorization to work in the United States; employment offers are contingent on a pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.

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.
Deep permitting or regulatory-writing expertise is not required for this role.

Responsibilities

Serve as the day-to-day environmental contact for multiple asphalt and petroleum plants and terminals in an assigned region, supporting plant management and operators with routine compliance questions.
Conduct routine facility inspections and self-audits of tanks, containment areas, waste storage areas, stormwater outfalls, spill kits, and other areas; track findings through correction.
Manage day-to-day hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling, including waste characterization, labeling, accumulation-area inspections, manifest completion, and coordination with disposal vendors.
Support SPCC and SWPPP programs by performing required inspections, maintaining spill response equipment, and helping keep site plans current.
Respond to and help lead initial responses to spills, releases, and other environmental incidents; assist with cleanup coordination, notifications, and incident documentation.
Collect environmental samples and monitoring data, including stormwater, wastewater, groundwater, and air data; coordinate with laboratories or contractors and organize data for required reports.
Maintain site environmental records and compliance calendars, tracking inspections, training, and reporting deadlines at assigned facilities.
Deliver hands-on training to plant personnel on spill response, waste handling, stormwater awareness, and general environmental practices.
Assist the corporate environmental/EHS team and outside consultants with permit-related tasks, including data gathering, site access, and facility walk-throughs; the role does not own permit drafting or negotiations.
Support EPA, state, and local regulatory agency inspections and site visits by coordinating logistics and providing requested site information; escalate technical or enforcement matters to corporate EHS.
Participate in incident investigations and corrective-action follow-up, helping identify practical on-site fixes.
Flag emerging compliance risks and regulatory changes observed in the field to corporate EHS leadership.
Support environmental aspects of site 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.