Waste & Water Environmental Engineer

Ineos Olefins And Polymers USA • Alvin, TX

150d • $102,549 - $152,787

About The Position

The Olefins & Polymers USA division of INEOS is one of the largest producers of olefins and polyolefins in North America. From its manufacturing locations at Chocolate Bayou and the Battleground Manufacturing Complex, it is a merchant marketer of butadiene, ethylene, polypropylene and high-density polyethylene with annual revenue of over $4b. The Chocolate Bayou Site is located in Southeastern Texas about 40 miles South of Houston and consists of two Olefins units that produce approximately 4.0bn pounds/year of ethylene, 2 Polypropylene units that produce approximately 1.0bn pounds/year of polypropylene, and the Light Ends storage & transfer facilities at Stratton Ridge. There is a need for an Environmental Engineer at the CBW. The position is responsible for waste and water regulatory compliance management at the CBW facility. The role will manage and improve the overall site waste, drinking water, and wastewater compliance and permitting programs, provide regulatory guidance, and enhance the environmental excellence culture at the site.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering/technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3+ years of in-plant experience.
• Background in permitting, compliance and reporting for water and/or waste related programs in petrochemical or refinery industry.

Nice To Haves

• Olefins and/or Polymers manufacturing experience is beneficial.
• RCRA 24-hour training / 8-hour refresher training.
• DOT Hazmat trained.
• Class D water operator license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure permit applications and environmental reporting are completed in a timely manner while accuracy is maintained.
• Manage and improve the overall site waste, drinking water, and wastewater compliance and permitting programs.
• Provide regulatory guidance and enhance the environmental excellence culture at the site.
• Prepare permit applications and/or amend existing permits to allow for improvements at the CBW facility as regulations require.
• Conduct or provide oversight for all sampling, reporting and recordkeeping requirements for site water permits.
• Manage/oversee site waste contractor daily activities, ensuring proper management and disposal of all site waste.
• Maintain and update site Waste Notice of Registration (NOR), performing waste sampling, characterizing new waste streams and completing the site annual waste summary report.
• Ensure compliance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for the site's closed landfill.
• Develop and implement environmental systems for ensuring and documenting compliance with EPA and TCEQ environmental permits and regulations.
• Provide guidance to Operations, Maintenance/Utilities, and other site groups to implement environmental systems.
• Participate in audits both on and offsite and address environmental inquiries as needed.
• Coordinate training of plant personnel in environmental areas in close cooperation with the Training Coordinator.
• Investigate water/waste permit excursions and submit necessary reports with the applicable agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree