Environmental Intern - Johnston, IA

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CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, cement, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our Midwest Region has approximately 1100 employees spanning Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota. Our local businesses are focused on the Safe production and delivery of aggregates, ready mixed concrete, asphalt, and the construction services associated with these products.

We are a leading supplier of residential, commercial, city street and highway paving materials.

The Environmental Intern position will be responsible for assisting the environmental department in its efforts to ensure the company’s compliance with all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations, rules, and guidelines.

• Assist in conducting compliance reviews, inspections and internal audits to ensure adherence with applicable environmental permits, rules and regulations.
• Assist in obtaining environmental permits required for company plants, sites and projects.
• Inform internal field employees, managers and outside contractors of company environmental policy, best practices and compliance requirements.
• Provide educational events and training to employees on environmental issues and responsibilities.
• Assist in reviewing required documentation at all sites, projects and plants to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Advise field employees and frontline managers on use of environmental compliance and reporting.
• Assist in filing all compliance reporting required by regulatory agencies.
• Carry out all assigned tasks and projects in a timely manner.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be enrolled in a related college degree program or training program.
• Preferred candidate should have and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or better.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Previous related experience or training in the environmental, geology or mining field is a plus.

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must have and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is:
  Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the organization’s goals and objective.
• High ethical standards.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness.
• Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, courteous, and calm manner in all circumstances.
• Ability to work under pressure and be multi-task oriented.
• Capable of utilizing the internet effectively for research and evaluation.
• Ability to drive change and sell new concepts and approaches through persistence, self-motivation, energy, tenacity, follow-through, and commitment.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk and hear.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, crawl, kneel, and bend.
• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. A variety of noise levels, adverse weather conditions, and complex job sites are to be expected daily. Proper clothing, PPE (personal…