Environmental Lead

Braskem•Oyster Creek, TX

About The Position

The Environmental Leader provides site support through guidance in the Environmental discipline and is an integral member of the Health and Environmental Safety team at the Oyster Creek site. The role oversees environmental programs at Braskem’s Oyster Creek and Seadrift facilities, supports compliance with environmental regulations, and leads environmental improvement and waste-reduction initiatives that contribute to company sustainability goals. Seadrift support includes oversight of consultants tracking air permit, LDAR, and waste management compliance. The position also acts as the site Radiation Safety Officer and interfaces with Industrial Park HES representatives as needed. The position is based in Freeport, Texas, with 0–20% travel. Braskem offers medical, dental, and vision benefits; retirement benefits; maternity and paternity leave; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; Teladoc; and voluntary benefits including pet insurance and legal and ID theft insurance. Eligible team members may have access to flexible schedules, such as 9/80 schedules. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

Requirements

5–10 years of experience, preferably at a chemical manufacturing facility.
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Environmental Science.
Demonstrated experience applying EPA/OSHA regulations and working with regulatory agencies.
Good leadership and communication skills.
Excellent MS Office proficiency and organizational skills.
Ability to interact and negotiate effectively with members at all levels within the organization.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
Strong initiative and drive to succeed.
Must be currently eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Three years of leadership experience in an HES department.
Certification or licensure in the HES field.

Responsibilities

Oversee Environmental programs at the Braskem Oyster Creek and Seadrift facilities.
Develop and plan policies and procedures for air, water, and waste systems in accordance with organizational and government rules and regulations.
Audit air, water, and land systems for compliance with federal and state environmental regulations.
Create and/or oversee reports, including Emissions Inventory, Toxic Release Inventory, NSPS VV/DDD, HRVOC (Oyster Creek only), and Annual Waste Summary, for submission to regulatory agencies.
Interface with regulatory agencies, schedule required testing, and provide follow-up documentation as required.
Support operations on issues related to flares and waste management.
Lead and/or participate in investigations of environmental incidents and implement system improvements to reduce the potential for future events.
Lead environmental improvement and waste-reduction projects to help meet company sustainability goals.
Oversee consultants tracking air permit, LDAR, and waste management compliance for Seadrift support.
Act as the Radiation Safety Officer for the site.
Interface with Industrial Park HES representatives as necessary.