Corporate Environmental Specialist

HF Sinclair•Dallas, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

HF Sinclair is seeking a Corporate Environmental Specialist in Dallas to oversee and assist site operations environmental teams with air compliance and perform assignments for the Corporate Environmental team. The position is internally considered a technical advisor. It provides technical guidance on environmental air programs, regulatory compliance, permitting, audits, and emissions-related activities, and represents the company in dealings with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders. The role supervises up to approximately five employees and contractors, depending on the assigned subsidiary. Work is office- and plant-based, with travel by land and air up to 25% of the time. The environment may include petroleum refineries, warehouses and plants, outdoor work, chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, and rotating equipment, with work in all temperatures and exposure to varying road and weather conditions.

Requirements

At least 10 years of extensive industry and on-the-job experience.
Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or a related field.
Ability to lead and train a small group of employees in a technical expert capacity.
Advanced ability to analyze proposed and final air regulations that significantly affect operations or compliance status.
Advanced working knowledge of environmental air quality regulations, depending on assignment.
Ability to perform emissions calculations; a practical understanding of refinery processing programs is preferred.
Expert understanding of oil refining processes, including process flow diagrams or mechanical flow sheets, chemical phase separations, and reactions.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced reading and writing skills and ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds, and climbing up to 200 feet; use of personal protective equipment is required and beards are not permitted.
Ability to work in office and plant settings, outdoors and in all temperatures, and travel by land and air up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Practical understanding of refinery processing programs.

Responsibilities

Coordinate environmental air programs and provide environmental assistance to business units.
Ensure environmental programs comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Advise management on environmental issues and activities needed to ensure compliance.
Propose environmental policies, programs, and initiatives.
Represent the company to governmental environmental agencies, the public, and trade and professional associations.
Ensure environmental considerations are included in corporate planning and the capital budget process.
Track environmental performance measures and recommend parameters.
Provide documentation and environmental analysis for management review.
Prepare comments on proposed environmental regulations and maintain involvement with trade associations as appropriate.
Advise on company compliance with Consent Decree requirements between the company and state and federal agencies.
Assist business units with air permit applications and supporting documentation.
Participate in third-party compliance audits of company facilities when necessary.
Provide oversight of company compliance with EPA fuel regulations.
Direct and oversee environmental compliance activities, including stack testing, CEM performance checks, and air regulatory programs such as NSPS and MACT.
Direct the work of other environmental teams.
Interface with regulatory agencies to support understanding of and compliance with applicable environmental regulations and requirements.
Supervise up to approximately five employees and contractors, depending on the assigned subsidiary.
Perform other special assignments or tasks as determined by the employee’s superior.