Senior Specialist, Environmental

Phillips 66 • Houston, TX

2d • $140,400 - $171,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Environmental plays a critical role in ensuring strong environmental compliance and performance across the organization. This position provides technical expertise, regulatory guidance, and leadership to support environmental programs, drive continuous improvement, and promote consistent work practices across business units.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field
• 5 or more years of experience in environmental compliance, environmental management, or a related technical role
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% and perform field-based work as required
• Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the petrochemical, refining, or midstream industry
• Advanced knowledge of RCRA and the Clean Water Act programs
• Experience leading audits, peer reviews, or regulatory inspections
• Strong data analysis skills and experience with environmental compliance or reporting systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without authority
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying environmental regulations

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-wide environmental regulatory guidance and interpretation across waste and water programs, including CWA, RCRA related federal rules, and applicable state requirements for Phillips 66 operating assets.
• Provide oversight of the Phillips 66 Commercial Waste Management Program, including oversight of approved commercial waste facilities, audit strategy, facility review, and program implementation.
• Lead the Waste Management Network and collaborate with other environmental networks to drive alignment, knowledge sharing, and consistent execution across business units.
• Evaluate new and emerging waste and water regulatory requirements, assess business impacts, and develop implementation strategies, guidance, and company procedures.
• Support project reviews, waste determinations, and permitting activities to ensure environmental compliance and timely issue resolution.
• Provide technical support to operating sites during agency inspections, peer reviews, audits, and significant compliance issues or environmental events.
• Develop and analyze environmental performance metrics to identify trends, reduce compliance deviations, and improve program effectiveness.
• Maintain company waste procedures, tools, and standard work practices to improve consistency and reduce environmental risk.
• Represent Phillips 66 in relevant industry associations, working groups, and regulatory outreach efforts related to waste, water, and related environmental issues.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to environmental and operational personnel, including development of practical guidance and learning opportunities for site staff.

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: Senior