Environmental Superintendent

Stolt-Nielsen • Houston, TX

2d

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that the terminal operates in full compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local environmental regulations and site-specific permits. You will act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and customers on environmental matters, overseeing critical compliance functions such as permitting, reporting, incident notification, and the management of key environmental programs. Your work will be central to maintaining high environmental standards, supporting audits and inspections, and helping the business proactively manage environmental risks. Stolthaven Terminals, a division of Stolt Nielsen Limited (SNL), is the specialist storage provider of bulk liquids. Chemicals, clean petroleum, gases, vegetable oils, biofuels, and oleochemicals. Our mission is to be the most respected global storage provider, delivering safe, high-quality, sustainable storage and handling solutions for our customers around the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science/Natural Science, or related area required.
• Minimum 8 years work experience in the environmental field is required, with actual experience in air quality issues and environmental permitting preferred.
• Broad-based computer skills.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with various environmental-related software and release models preferred (e.g., EPA, Tanks 4, ALOHA, STEERS, regAction, Cority, etc.).
• Strong analytical and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main company representative when dealing with regulatory agencies at all levels – Federal, State, and local, maintaining ongoing communication, responding to requests for information, and representing the company during inspections or audits.
• Lead the implementation of all applicable environmental regulations and manage site-specific permits to ensure continuous compliance, including tracking and analyzing new regulations, obtaining permits, developing compliance plans, and ensuring all regulatory requirements (such as NSR, Title V, etc.) are fulfilled.
• Prepare and submit reports as required by regulatory agencies, and meticulously maintain records including written and non-written communications, incident logs, compliance documentation, and reports on operations such as tank cleaning, degassing, flare operations, and spill events.
• Manage the terminal’s Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program through regular inspection, monitoring, and ensuring repairs are completed promptly to minimize environmental impact and maintain compliance.
• Make appropriate release notifications for tank cleaning/degassing, maintenance, flare operations, and unplanned spills or releases, ensuring incident reporting is immediate and transparent to relevant authorities.
• Stay aware of environmental regulation changes and associated developments by attending conferences, seminars, courses, and by meeting with consultants, industry peers, trade associations, vendors, and through regular review of environmental publications.
• Accept or deny customer storage products offered to the terminal based on environmental risk assessments and regulatory compliance considerations.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for all environmental issues discussed with customers or auditors, preparing necessary written documentation, reports, and communications for customer meetings and audits.

Benefits

• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• The chance to work as the key subject matter expert on environmental compliance, with direct exposure to regulators, customers, and senior stakeholders, enabling strong career progression within Stolthaven and the wider Stolt-Nielsen group.
• A collaborative and safety-focused work environment where you partner closely with operations, quality, and commercial teams to drive high environmental and operational standards.
• Involvement in complex and impactful projects such as permit strategy, LDAR optimization, emission reduction initiatives, and process improvements that enhance the terminal’s environmental performance.
• Access to modern environmental tools and systems, including specialized environmental software and release models, to support data-driven decision-making.
• A values-driven culture where environmental stewardship, regulatory integrity, and continuous improvement are at the core of business decisions.

What This Job Offers

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