Environmental Specialist I

CVR Energy, Inc. • Phillipsburg, KS

29d

About The Position

The Environmental Specialist is responsible for maintaining Environmental Health
& Safety compliance requirements at the CRT facility and assisting with
operations for CRCT and CRNF conducted at the facility. The primary role will
be to assist with maintenance and operation of environmental remediation systems
(groundwater and LNAPL recovery), groundwater and soil sampling events
(typically semi-annually), and tasks required to maintain continuous
environmental operations, including 24/7 emergency response to recovery system
alarms and other spills. This work will be completed in compliance with EPA and
KDHE approved sampling plans, remediation work plans, and quality assurance
plans. The employee will also assist with day-to-day operations at CRT,
including system operational checks, troubleshooting and cleaning equipment,
handling raw materials during recovery efforts (typically petroleum oil-based
materials), and any requested maintenance activities. Additionally, they will
assist with recordkeeping responsibilities, which includes data entry of
necessary environmental data for monthly reporting. Occasionally, the employee
will be required to travel and assist at other facilities with active
remediation or spill response (CRRM, CRCT, and WRC).

Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Science or related field desired or commensurate experience.
• With BA/BS degree, no experience required; without degree, minimum of 2 years’ commensurate experience required.
• Excel and Word proficiency is required to adapt spreadsheets for data management.
• Ability to read, understand, and educate others on technical material: groundwater sampling procedures, regulatory compliance procedures, manufacturer’s product and equipment manuals.
• Ability to enter technical data without errors into web-based software for technical analysis
• Ability to search for viable data, interpret and analyze data and present results in various reporting formats
• Demonstrated ability to solve and reason problems, communicate cause and effects, follow and give instructions daily
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and adjust schedule to meet business demands, including work in the evenings and weekends as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain remediation systems in accordance with all EPA and KDHE approved work plan requirements. Maintain operating records. Perform trouble-shooting exercises and make or supervise an outside contractor with all necessary repairs. Response to system alarms at any time of day. Communicate system status to a supervisor or engineering consultant on a daily basis.
• Collect NPDES and groundwater samples and conduct water level, free product, and total depth measurements at intervals specified in approved work plans.
• Implement monthly manual free product recovery and long-term recovery rate testing as needed in accordance with approved work plans.
• Data entry of groundwater elevation and LNAPL recovery measurements on a periodic basis.
• Maintain CRNF operations and assist with UAN loading. This includes unloading rail cars, assisting drivers with electronic systems, and responding to alarms at the loading rack at any time of day.
• Conduct facility maintenance and housekeeping projects as necessary.
• Assist management with developing and updating CVR policy and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements and company expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees