Sr Specialist I, Environmental, Wood River Refinery

Phillips 66 • Roxana, IL

6d • $140,400 - $171,600 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr Environmental Specialist I, you will serve as a trusted resource for interpreting requirements, navigating regulatory expectations, and helping the business operate responsibly in a dynamic operating environment. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders, applying technical expertise, sound judgment, and a practical mindset to real‑world challenges. This position is well‑suited for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, values collaboration, and wants to make a tangible impact on environmental performance at an operating refinery.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 or more years of air compliance, air permitting, or relevant experience
• Intermediate or greater proficiency working with EPA regulations including Title V, NSR/PSD, NESHAPS, New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT), and other local, regional, state, and federal environmental requirements
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
• Must be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to comply with the following: Travel up to 5%
• Operate company vehicle on site premises and/or public roads up to 10%
• Work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and perform occasional duties.
• Transport articles up to 50 pounds
• Climb ladders and stairs up to 200 feet
• Work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines, around chemicals and hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat, and in harsh weather conditions.
• Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment.
• Maintain face daily for proper respirator/face mask seal. (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or other science disciplines
• 10 or more years of environmental compliance experience, specifically related to air compliance
• 2 or more years’ air permitting experience
• Working knowledge of air compliance within the Energy industry
• Experience with Environmental Management Systems (“EMS”)
• Trained in Emergency Response Incident Command System (“ICS”) and procedures

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver air compliance and regulatory support for refinery operations, ensuring process units, utility systems, and projects comply with applicable air permits, regulations, and company standards.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local air regulations affecting refineries, and interpret permit conditions to provide clear, practical guidance to operations, maintenance, engineering, and project teams.
• Lead air permitting activities, including obtaining, renewing, and amending Title V and construction permits, and support air impact evaluations for unit modifications, turnarounds, and capital projects.
• Monitor air compliance through emissions tracking, calculations, recordkeeping, and reporting, identifying trends, potential risks, and opportunities to improve compliance reliability.
• Partner with operations, environmental teams, and regulators to support air‑related inspections, audits, and regulatory interactions, helping resolve findings and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain air permits, compliance reports, deviation documentation, and supporting records to ensure information is accurate, complete, and inspection‑ready.
• Support management of change activities by evaluating air impacts of operational changes and ensuring permitting and compliance requirements are addressed before implementation.
• Communicate air regulatory updates and permit requirements to refinery teams, and help develop or coordinate air compliance training for affected personnel.
• Apply sound judgment to manage competing priorities and deliver compliant, cost‑effective air solutions that support safe, reliable refinery operations.

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