Sr Specialist I, Environmental, Wood River Refinery
About The Position
Phillips 66 is hiring a Sr Specialist I, Environmental for its Wood River Refinery in Roxana, Illinois. The role provides air compliance and regulatory support for refinery operations, ensuring process units, utility systems, and projects comply with applicable air permits, regulations, and company standards. The specialist interprets federal, state, and local air regulations and permit conditions and provides practical guidance to operations, maintenance, engineering, and project teams. The position leads air permitting, including obtaining, renewing, and amending Title V and construction permits, and supports air impact evaluations for unit modifications, turnarounds, and capital projects. It monitors emissions and compliance records, prepares permits and regulatory reports, supports inspections and audits, evaluates air impacts related to management of change, and communicates regulatory updates and training to refinery personnel. The role applies sound judgment to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions supporting safe and reliable operations.
Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Five or more years of air compliance, air permitting, or relevant experience.
- Intermediate or greater proficiency with EPA regulations, including Title V, NSR/PSD, NESHAPS, NSPS, MACT, and other local, regional, state, and federal environmental requirements.
- Valid driver's license.
- Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
- Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to travel up to 5%.
- Willing and able to operate a company vehicle on site premises and/or public roads up to 10%.
- Willing and able to work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and perform occasional duties.
- Able to transport articles up to 50 pounds.
- Able to climb ladders and stairs up to 200 feet.
- Able to work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines; around chemicals and hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat; and in harsh weather conditions.
- Able to wear fire-retardant clothing and personal protective equipment.
- Able to maintain a face suitable for a daily proper respirator or face-mask seal, which may require being free of facial hair or clean-shaven.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or another science discipline.
- 10 or more years of environmental compliance experience, specifically related to air compliance.
- Two or more years of air permitting experience.
- Working knowledge of air compliance within the energy industry.
- Experience with Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
- Training in Emergency Response Incident Command System (ICS) and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver air compliance and regulatory support for refinery operations, including process units, utility systems, and projects.
- Interpret applicable federal, state, and local air regulations and permit conditions and provide practical guidance to operations, maintenance, engineering, and project teams.
- Lead air permitting activities, including obtaining, renewing, and amending Title V and construction permits.
- Support air impact evaluations for unit modifications, turnarounds, and capital projects.
- Monitor air compliance through emissions tracking, calculations, recordkeeping, and reporting, identifying trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Partner with operations, environmental teams, and regulators on air-related inspections, audits, and regulatory interactions; help resolve findings and implement corrective actions.
- Prepare and maintain air permits, compliance reports, deviation documentation, and supporting records.
- Evaluate air impacts of operational changes through management of change and ensure 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.
- Manage competing priorities and deliver compliant, cost-effective air solutions supporting safe, reliable refinery operations.
Benefits
- Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus.
- 8% 401(k) company match.
- Cash Balance Account pension.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on a high-deductible health plan.
- Total well-being programs and incentives, including an Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
