Environmental Specialist

HF Sinclair•Dallas, TX

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

HF Sinclair is looking for an Environmental Specialist to perform environmental assignments and duties for the HF Sinclair Midstream Environmental Department under minimal supervision. This role may direct or lead the work of others from time to time. The specialist will provide oversight for all midstream waste management programs and activities, including hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, recycling, and municipal waste. They will manage RCRA compliance programs, coordinate waste characterization, movement, and disposal, and identify opportunities for waste minimization and recycling. The role involves staying current with applicable regulations, potentially monitoring and coordinating the packaging, transport, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, as well as the testing and reporting of waste, wastewater, storm water, and hydro test water. The specialist may also prepare reports, assist in annual ESG reporting, oversee budgeting for environmental compliance, and participate in third-party compliance audits. Additionally, they will represent the company to governmental environmental agencies and interface with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance.

Requirements

A minimum of two years of extensive industry and on-the-job experience is required.
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field is required.
Strong communication skills and good technical writing skills.
Working knowledge of environmental regulations required.
General understanding of oil refining processes and midstream operations.
Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication.
Knowledge of laws, pronouncements and regulations pertaining to environmental operations at midstream operations.
Excellent planning, organizational, time management and analytical skills; and ability to present publicly.
Training in hazardous waste regulations, DOT Hazmat Shipping, and OSHA Hazmat certification.
Advanced reading, writing and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Special training in RCRA, CWA, OPA, EPCRA, and Wastewater compliance, and a Certification in DOT transportation is preferred.
Ability to lead and train a small group of employees in a Technical Expert capacity.

Responsibilities

Provides oversight for all midstream waste management programs and activities including hazardous waste, nonhazardous waste, recycling, and municipal waste
Manages RCRA compliance programs, including groundwater well monitoring, previously contaminated sites, and remediation projects
Coordinates all waste characterization, movement and disposal for midstream operations
Identifies opportunities for waste minimization and recycling
Audits waste minimization performance
Directs contract waste handling personnel
Integrates waste management plans for projects and manages waste logistics
Stays current with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations governing waste management
May monitor and coordinate the packaging, transport and disposal of hazardous materials and non-hazardous wastes in compliance with regulations
May monitor and coordinate the testing and reporting of waste, wastewater, storm water, and hydro test water in compliance with regulations and permits
May prepare reports pursuant to a consent decree and various permit conditions with respect to EPCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, CWA and OPA
May assist in annual ESG reporting
May oversee budgeting costs associated with environmental compliance and contractor/consultant work products
Participates in third party compliance audits of Company facilities
Represents the company to governmental environmental agencies, the public, and trade/professional associations and interfaces with regulatory agencies to ensure understanding of, and compliance with, all applicable environmental regulations and requirements
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.