Sr. Environmental Engineer - Days (M-F, $120k-$135k + 10% bonus)

HiFyve•Houston, TX

25d•Onsite

About The Position

A global specialty chemicals and advanced materials manufacturer is hiring a Senior Environmental Engineer for its Houston plant. This is a replacement hire with ASAP urgency. The role serves as the site's subject matter expert for air compliance, owns the site's environmental programs, and ensures the plant complies with federal, state, local, and corporate requirements. The engineer joins a seven-person HESQ team. The position leads site air compliance, including emissions from liquid, gas, and solid process streams, emissions calculations, and permitting strategy. It also supports water and wastewater, solid waste, and hazardous waste programs. The role prepares and submits regulatory reports and notices, leads compliance audits, interprets regulations, works with plant leadership and operations to implement compliance actions, manages environmental programs and spending, provides training and guidance, coordinates sampling and testing, engages with regulatory agencies and industry groups, and reports environmental, energy, and sustainability KPIs. The position follows HESQ systems including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and RCMS. This is a full-time, direct-hire, on-site position at an operating chemical plant in Houston. Work includes office and plant-floor activities, including field sampling, inspections, and oversight of regulatory testing. PPE is required in operating areas. The schedule is days, Monday through Friday. Local candidates are preferred; relocation is not available. A sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

7–8+ years of progressive environmental experience in a manufacturing setting, with strong Texas air compliance experience.
Working knowledge of TCEQ regulations and Texas air permitting requirements, including NSR, as well as federal, Harris County, and Houston air rules.
Industry background in chemical manufacturing, refining/petrochemical, or pulp and paper.
Strong plant process understanding to evaluate the impact of new and changing regulations.
Regulation-driven, naturally curious about environmental compliance, and able to take ownership and accountability.
Comfort influencing operations and leadership on environmental matters.
Ability to evaluate contractors and work with minimal supervision.
Advanced MS Office skills.
Strong written and verbal communication with agencies, plant staff, corporate teams, and consultants.
Strong organization and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

B.S. in Environmental Engineering or Chemical Engineering preferred; Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related degree may be considered with strong experience.
SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead site air compliance, covering emissions from liquid, gas, and solid process streams, emissions calculations, and permitting strategy.
Prepare air permit applications, modifications, and renewals, including New Source Review permits.
Support environmental programs for water and wastewater, solid waste, and hazardous waste, maintaining compliance with laws, permits, and corporate standards.
Prepare and submit accurate regulatory reports and notices on time, and lead compliance audits.
Review permits, interpret regulations, and drive compliance actions with operations and plant leadership.
Apply federal EPA rules; Texas TCEQ air, water, and solid waste regulations; Harris County and City of Houston requirements; and DOT and OSHA codes.
Manage the LDAR monitoring program, quarterly thermal oxidizer and flare testing, and waste disposal within budget; process environmental invoices in SAP.
Train plant management and personnel on environmental responsibilities through plant training days and computer-based training.
Provide environmental guidance on MOCs, capital appropriation requests, and SOPs; conduct environmental reviews and recommend solutions.
Coordinate testing and conduct environmental sampling as needed.
Build productive relationships with regulatory agencies through meetings and seminars.
Track regional and state legislation and participate in groups such as the Texas Chemical Council, Texas Industry Project, Houston Regional Monitoring, and the North Channel LEPC.
Report site environmental, energy, and sustainability KPIs.
Follow HESQ systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and RCMS.