Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Environmental Engineer

Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions, Inc•Bakersfield, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Specialist (Environmental Engineer) manages environmental permitting, compliance, and project support for Tricor Refining’s refining and specialty products manufacturing facility in Bakersfield, California. The role owns the facility’s environmental compliance program, including air, greenhouse gas, hazardous waste, and water inspections, testing, and reporting. It serves as an environmental resource for Operations and EHS teams, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while supporting operational and capital projects across the company’s national footprint. The position works independently on routine matters and collaborates with plant leadership, corporate teams, and regulatory agencies to mitigate environmental risk and support business objectives. The work combines office responsibilities with field inspections across process units, the tank farm, warehouse, and laboratory areas. It includes outdoor work in Central Valley summer heat and may require occasional early, late, or weekend hours around source tests, startups, and filing deadlines. Travel of 20–40% or more may be required depending on project scope.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of environmental compliance experience at a refinery, chemical plant, or other Title V facility.
Working knowledge of Title V, RCRA hazardous waste, SPCC, stormwater, and EPA reporting programs.
Demonstrated ability to manage a recurring compliance calendar without missing deadlines.
Solid Excel and recordkeeping skills, and comfort using agency reporting portals.
Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including prolonged standing and walking, lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance, bending, and climbing tanks and other structures.
Ability to travel 20–40% or more as needed based on project scope.

Nice To Haves

Experience with California Cap-and-Trade and mandatory GHG reporting.
Experience with the San Joaquin Valley Air District.
Visible Emissions Evaluator (VEE) certification.
RCRA hazardous waste and DOT hazmat shipping training.
Hands-on experience with portable combustion analyzers and VOC/LDAR monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

Prepare Title V annual and semi-annual reports, emission statements, flare and tank reports, and support permit renewals with the San Joaquin Valley Air District.
Track monthly greenhouse gas emissions, file California and federal GHG reports, support third-party verification, and manage allowance purchases and annual compliance surrenders.
Conduct monthly portable analyzer tests on boilers and heaters, perform VOC/leak inspections and opacity readings, and coordinate periodic third-party source tests.
Help implement the site’s fence line monitoring program and manage it thereafter.
Conduct weekly hazardous-waste-area inspections, manage drum inventory and waste shipments within accumulation limits, and maintain waste records and SDS files.
Submit monthly wastewater reports, perform stormwater inspections, and maintain SPCC and Facility Response plans.
File TRI (Form R), Tier II, TSCA, and other required federal and state reports on schedule.
Own and maintain a compliance calendar covering weekly to five-year obligations, keep accurate records, and monitor regulatory changes.
Provide environmental compliance and project support to Operations, EHS, plant leadership, corporate teams, and regulatory agencies.