Future Talent Pipeline - Environmental Specialist

Phillips 66 • Sweeny, TX

2d • $108,900 - $171,600

About The Position

This posting is part of our Talent Pipeline Program for future Environmental Specialist opportunities. We are actively building a network of talented professionals with varying levels of experience that we’d like to consider for upcoming positions. The Environmental Specialist helps protect the environment and our people by supporting safe, compliant, and efficient operations. You will work across various departments to solve complex environmental challenges, support reliable production of transportation fuels, and help ensure we operate responsibly for the communities we serve.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in job posting country
• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 or more years of experience in an environmental or similar role
• Intermediate of greater proficiency working in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering, Science, or Environmental discipline
• Possess a valid driver's license
• 3 or more years of direct experience in an environmental field
• Experience maintaining site compliance with environmental regulations
• Effective regulatory negotiation experience
• Demonstrated leadership and organization skills, including coordinating the work of others
• Ability to interface effectively with others to problem solve and work in a self-directed team environment
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments
• Strong working knowledge of federal and State environmental regulations
• Experience developing and using compliance software, data tools, and reporting systems to support environmental programs

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations, maintenance, and project teams to coordinate and conduct field assessments, ensuring activities follow Phillips 66 health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies and meet local, state, and federal requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental compliance tools, procedures, and controls (such as plans, job aids, spreadsheets, and data systems) to support consistent, reliable performance across air, water, waste, media and natural resources programs.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental data in coordination with contractors and laboratories; prepare calculations, metrics, and trend analyses to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and review environmental permits, reports, plans, and correspondence for submission to regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Monitor new and changing environmental regulations and refinery projects, assess potential impacts, and support the planning and implementation of programmatic changes, capital projects, and permitting strategies.
• Participate in compliance reviews, internal and third-party audits, and agency inspections; document findings, recommend and track corrective actions, and help ensure issues do not recur.
• Provide guidance and training to refinery employees on environmental and HSE requirements; support internal communications and respond to complex questions on policies, procedures, and compliance expectations.
• Support environmental incident investigations, emergency response, and 24-hour on-call rotations by helping evaluate situations, advise on regulatory requirements, and escalate issues when needed.

Benefits

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level