Environmental Specialist at The Doe Run Company in Viburnum, Missouri

Job Description:

We are Doe Run - a natural resource company sustainably managing the minerals in our care.

The Doe Run Company is currently seeking an Environmental Specialist to assist the Environmental Compliance Supervisor's efforts to maintain compliance with state and federal environmental regulations by ensuring proper data collection, analysis and reporting. The position will be based out of our Central Office in Viburnum, MO.

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and one of the largest lead producers in the Western Hemisphere. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run has facilities in Missouri, Washington, and Arizona and operates one of the world's largest, single-site lead recycling facilities, located in Boss, MO.  Using innovative mining techniques, Doe Run skillfully taps one of the largest lead deposits in the world. As stewards of the mineral resources in our care, we strive to provide premium services and products to people who share our belief in enhancing the quality of life. You may view our sustainability report located at http://sustainability.doerun.com/. 

We Offer: 

• Competitive base pay plus opportunities for bonus pay. 


• Benefits that start day one, including insurance, paid time off, and discount programs. 


• Career growth opportunities plus training and education assistance. 

Responsibilities:

• Compliance: Completing compliance monitoring, permitting, and reporting for operations sites.  Act as subject matter expert regarding protocols and compliance with relevant regulations and policies including CWA, RCRA, CAA, PDW, ISO, TAOC, and other internal and external requirements. 


• Field Work: Provide support to and troubleshoot all environmental sampling and analysis for operations sites including industrial water treatment plants, meteorological stations, air monitoring, and permitting NPDES monitoring.


• Analysis: Read, interpret, and remain current on governmental regulations, especially any monitoring requirements.


• Project Management: Implement and manage projects to enhance sampling and analysis.


• Implement Systems: Develop and implement systems to manage programs or day-to-day activities of the workforce across all environmental functions.


• Conduct waste stream characterization, annual/biennial reporting, exception reporting, waste reduction program, shipments, data entry, inspections, training implementation and program management, labeling, manifest tracking, and filing.


• May supervise environmental technicians, train and develop their skills, mentor, and manage performance. 


• Complete tasks in a safe and environmentally compliant manner by following EHS (environmental, health, and safety) policies, procedures, and best practices; support and assist peers in working in a safe, compliant manner; report unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and provide feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance.


• If supervising, maintain EHS (environmental, health, and safety) compliance by holding direct reports accountable for adherence to EHS policies, procedures, and best practices; evaluating employee EHS performance via field observations and document review; reporting and correcting unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and providing feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance.


• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

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  Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Chemistry (or related degree) or equivalent work experience.

  
  


• MSHA safety training preferred. 


• Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


• Proficient knowledge of data collection systems, software, and hardware.


• Basic knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.


• Basic knowledge of current environmental best management practices and compliance techniques/technologies.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements: 

• Regularly required to use telephone/radio and computer/tablet.


• Work is performed in a standard office setting and outdoors. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions and vibrations. Occasionally required to work around heavy equipment.  Required to wear PPE including respirator, head protection, eye protection, and foot protection, and required to work near moving mechanical parts. 


• Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, talk, and hear; Occasionally required to use repetitive motion and reach with hands/arms. Requires clarity of vision and three-dimensional vision.


• Occasionally required to lift up to 75 pounds.

 

Doe Run is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans. 

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Environmental and Earth Science or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Personal Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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