Environmental Engineer

Baystar•Pasadena, TX

48d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides regulatory expertise, coaching, and hands-on support to drive environmental compliance. Plans and performs required activities to maintain compliance with air, water, solid waste, and wetlands regulations. Activities include preparing reports, defining programs and procedures, maintaining records, maintaining compliance assurance, training, and regulatory reviews. Applicants must live within a commutable distance to Pasadena, Texas for consideration. No relocation assistance provided. No 3rd party/agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering (Other technical degrees will be considered depending upon the experience level of the individual)
0-3 years of experience in related field, knowledge/experience of state and federal environmental regulations, and ability to acquire knowledge of plant operations
Must be willing to obtain TCEQ Visible Emissions Evaluator Certification and a TCEQ Class D Water Operator License.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Industrial Hygiene sampling
40-hour HAZWOP training
Experience within a petrochemical or refining manufacturing facility
Experience directly interfacing with state or federal regulatory agencies

Responsibilities

Responsible for activities required to maintain and demonstrate regulatory compliance with air, stormwater, potable water, solid waste, and wetlands rules. Provides regulatory expertise, coaching, and hands-on support to drive environmental compliance
Monitors site performance against permit and other regulatory requirements and identifies opportunities to improve continuously
Duties include a large number of scheduled periodic reporting requirements internally as well as to federal, state, and local agencies. Responsible for maintaining contingency plans required by regulatory rules and conducting periodic site inspections to monitor compliance with these requirements
Oversees performance of contract personnel assisting in environmental efforts such as solid waste handling/disposal and fugitive emissions (LDAR) monitoring
Review new and updated rules, determine plant impacts, and propose procedural changes to comply. Train personnel and conduct audits to verify compliance
Maintains plans and environmental records required for environmental compliance in an up-to-date condition
Conducts routine site inspections of the Bayport facility to verify procedural compliance with regulatory requirements
Monitors the status of environmental control equipment to verify the correct operation
Provides environmental support to turnarounds and projects
Review air, water, and solid waste regulations and assess their impact on Bayport. Provides annual training to Plant Personnel on waste handling and assists with training on other environmental topics. Participates in company-wide work groups as needed. Updates solid waste profiles, and handling procedures, coordinates waste removal from the site, and signs hazardous waste manifests. Oversees the efforts of contract personnel assisting with environmental compliance efforts
Coordinate testing required for flares, boilers, cooling towers, oxidizers, and other required sources
Understands, supports, and complies with all plant safety policies and procedures, including the use of loss control software for loss control reporting and communication
Responds to agency enforcement actions by providing quality information in a timely manner
Hosts environmental inspections, provides requested information and leads negotiations with regulatory agencies on environmental issues
Participates in industry trade association environmental workgroups, workshops, and outreach efforts
Create purchase orders for HSEE vendors as needed
Submit required regulatory reports and forms
Remain familiar with local regulations
Other duties as assigned