Enviromental Technician

 
 

Job ID:  496261

 

Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset.  We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

 

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Environmental Manager, the Environmental Assistant assists with administration of the company’s environmental program to ensure safe working conditions and compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.  This involves conducting training and orientation,  maintaining required OSHA documentation, and promoting engagement in company enviromental  programs.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Assists with audits of plant facilities regulated under OSHA, General Industry and Construction Standards.
• Prepares reports and maintains environmental files and documentation, and  records.  
• Assists in preparing all notices required by OSHA, TCEQ and other agencies.
• Maintain environmental health and safety systems with current data, ensure policies and training are current.
• Provide environmental, health and safety support to supervisors and EHS Manager.
• Routine tests of raw materials, calculation of results and preparation of test reports
• Test all products and raw materials and record results.
• Obtain product samples and communicate what will be produced.
• Perform production material test throughout shift.
• Perform product reject analysis.
• Visit manufacturing sites to test machinery and report proposed process improvements.
• Inspect all finished goods.
• Know all ASTM standards that apply and ensure all products meet these standards.
• Maintenance and housekeeping of assigned areas and equipment
• Other duties as assigned by the EHS Manager.

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

 

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

• At least 1 – 2 years of constructions and/or industrial experience
• Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and Company regulations.

 

Work Requirements

Must have a valid, state issued driver’s license.  

 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement essential corrective measures
• Solid training/teaching experience
• High ethical standards
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support, etc.) to get things done.
• Must be able to orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal.
• Able to use resources effectively and efficiently and arrange information in a useful manner
• Be able to be a strong voice in bringing the company’s slogan of Safety First, Always to the forefront

 

 

Physical Requirements

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 communicate with others by telephone and in person.
• Able to utilize a computer for word processing, e-mail communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
• Intermittent climbing, bending, squatting, kneeling are required.
• Periodic, but extensive walking and standing required.
• Must also be able to drive a vehicle and walk uneven terrain.
• May require periodically lifting objects up to 30 lbs.

 

Work Environment

• May be exposed to extreme hot, cold, and wet weather.
• Tempo is fast paced with deadlines.
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be moderate.

 

 

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

What CRH/Texas Materials Offers You

• A diverse and