Environmental Tech

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•La Porte, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Technician is responsible for supporting environmental compliance, monitoring, sampling, inspections, documentation, and reporting activities within an industrial facility. This position assists in ensuring facility operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, company policies, permit requirements, and site-specific environmental programs. The Environmental Technician works closely with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS/HSE), Operations, Maintenance, and site leadership to identify environmental concerns, maintain compliance records, and support the facility's environmental management programs.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of environmental regulations and industrial environmental compliance practices.
Understanding of environmental sampling, monitoring, and inspection procedures.
Ability to accurately collect, document, and maintain environmental data.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to read and understand environmental procedures, permits, safety data sheets (SDS), and regulatory requirements.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and electronic recordkeeping systems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to identify potential environmental concerns and escalate issues appropriately.
Willingness to work outdoors and in active industrial environments.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or emergency response situations as required.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Occupational Safety, or a related field preferred.
Minimum 1–3 years of environmental, industrial, laboratory, sampling, waste management, or regulatory compliance experience preferred.
Experience in a chemical plant, refinery, petrochemical facility, manufacturing plant, power generation facility, or other heavy industrial environment preferred.
Knowledge of EPA and applicable state environmental regulations preferred.
Experience with hazardous waste management, stormwater, wastewater, air compliance, or environmental sampling preferred.
HAZWOPER 40-hour certification preferred or may be required.
TWIC card may be required depending on the facility.
Knowledge of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
Knowledge of Clean Air Act (CAA).
Knowledge of Clean Water Act (CWA).
Knowledge of Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC).
Knowledge of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP).
Knowledge of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
Knowledge of Hazardous and non-hazardous waste management.
Knowledge of Air emissions monitoring.
Knowledge of Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR).
Knowledge of Emergency spill response and environmental incident reporting.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine environmental inspections of facility operations, equipment, storage areas, waste accumulation areas, and environmental control systems.
Collect environmental samples, including air, water, wastewater, stormwater, soil, and waste samples, in accordance with established procedures.
Perform field testing and monitoring using environmental sampling and measurement equipment.
Assist with compliance activities related to air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, and spill prevention programs.
Maintain accurate environmental records, inspection logs, sampling documentation, and compliance reports.
Assist with environmental permit requirements and regulatory reporting.
Monitor and inspect hazardous and non-hazardous waste storage and accumulation areas.
Assist with the proper labeling, handling, storage, documentation, and disposal of waste materials.
Conduct routine inspections for leaks, spills, releases, and other potential environmental concerns.
Support spill prevention, response, containment, cleanup, and reporting activities.
Assist with Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) program requirements.
Support stormwater pollution prevention and inspection activities.
Assist with air emissions monitoring and Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) activities as required.
Perform inspections of tanks, containers, secondary containment systems, and environmental control equipment.
Maintain environmental monitoring and sampling equipment in proper working condition.
Enter environmental data into spreadsheets, databases, and compliance management systems.
Assist with internal and external environmental audits and regulatory inspections.
Communicate environmental concerns and potential compliance issues to supervision promptly.
Support environmental training and awareness programs for employees and contractors.
Participate in incident investigations involving spills, releases, or environmental events.
Work with operations and maintenance personnel to correct identified environmental deficiencies.
Follow all company safety, environmental, and site-specific policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.