Engineer, Environmental

Lyondell Basell North America•La Porte, TX

About The Position

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.Come Join an Inclusive TeamThe individual in this position is responsible for environmental regulatory compliance at a chemical manufacturing facility with a special emphasis on water regulatory programs. The individual will interface with a diverse group of customers including process and project engineering, operations, maintenance, laboratory staff, site leadership and outside regulatory agencies. The successful candidate will be someone capable of leading improvement initiatives, highly organized, a team player and can balance field presence with demands for meetings and office-based work. The individual must be committed to going beyond simply reporting compliance issues, they must be looking for solutions to existing noncompliance issues and looking forward to prevent new ones.

Requirements

Four year applicable Engineering or Science degree.
Typically a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a chemical manufacturing or refinery or environmental consulting with a focus on wastewater and stormwater compliance.
Demonstrated capability to understand regulations and permit requirements that affect chemical manufacturing facilities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
Strong technical aptitude to understand the chemistry of wastewater and technical details of chemical production processes and how those processes can impact wastewater or stormwater effluent.
Ability to plan projects, identify stakeholders, set milestones and execute work.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Texas water permitting and regulatory compliance preferred.
Texas Water Operating License is a plus.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates ownership for assigned site environmental regulatory programs and develop expertise in supporting regulations and agency policies. Assigned programs will include TPDES and MSGP permit compliance, SWPPP, Potable Water Program, SPCC, TRI, Subsidence District groundwater permit and Sustainability reporting for water.
Responsible for renewal/amendments of 2 TPDES permits and ensuring compliance with TPDES permit requirements.
Active member of Operation Clean Sweep Team that focuses on the prevention of plastic in effluent water.
Leads Storm Water Pollution Prevention Team for site in accordance with MSGP requirements.
Works with on-site and third party laboratories to ensure accurate analysis of water samples.
Oversees compliance with TCEQ and EPA regulations for 3 Public Drinking Water Systems at site including sampling, plan development and implementation, and reporting.
Interacts with site personnel to ensure a consistent understanding of regulatory requirements and robust compliance processes are implemented.
Serve as a site representative during regulatory inspections.
Complete and submit accurate environmental reports to regulatory agencies including, but not limited to monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports and annual TRI.
Responsible for reporting water usage and releases to water for internal sustainability report.
Delivers effective interpretation and communication of regulatory requirements to plant personnel.
Works collaboratively with peers, legal counsel and outside experts when rule or permit ambiguity exists.
Serves in On-Call rotation for environmental release reporting to regulatory agencies.
Represents the site in trade organizations and best practice groups.
Identifies, initiates and develops projects that improve environmental performance.
Occasionally leads or participates in teams that will implement initiatives to improve HSE performance.
Leads and participates in incident investigations.
Delivers HSE training to new employees and others as needed.
Maintains and reviews procedures related to assigned regulatory programs.

Benefits

Workplace Flexibility: The Company’s Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees to request to work remotely up to two full days per standard work week at an approved location other than the designated worksite or office, such as at a home office with managerial approval.
Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life and Retirement Programs: Our comprehensive programs are aligned with local practices.
6% LYB match on 401(k) contribution
5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual
Comprehensive Well-being Benefits: Programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social health, ensuring you receive the care you need, when you need it.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: The LYB ESPP offers a 10% discount on LYB stock for eligible employees in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and US.
Educational Assistance Program: To encourage self-development by providing financial aid for approved educational activities voluntarily undertaken by employees.
Bravo Rewards Program: Recognizing outstanding employee contributions.
Robust Medical and Life Insurance Packages: Offering a variety of coverage options to meet individual needs.
Professional Development: Opportunities to learn and grow through training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team building activities.
Competitive Vacation Policies: Generous annual leave to support your work-life balance.
Global Adoption Policy: Support for employees expanding their families.
Matching Gifts Program: Enhance the impact of your charitable contributions to qualified organizations.