ABOUT THE COMPANY
We have partnered with a Fortune 500 Chemical manufacturer who are seeking an Environmental Engineer for their facility in Victoria, TX.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Environmental Engineer Water is responsible for regulatory compliance at the facility. It defines, maintains, and audits programs for environmental sampling, analytical, reporting, and associated record keeping for compliance with the site (and associated facilities) EPA and TCEQ environmental permits.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adheres to and complies with client Global Life Saving Rules
- Develops, implements and maintains the environmental sampling, analytical, and reporting system for compliance with the site (and associated facilities) EPA and TCEQ environmental permits and provides instruction to Operations, Maintenance and Laboratory groups to implement these systems.
- Responsible for water, wastewater, waste management, and UST programs as well as Underground Injection Control (UIC) compliance programs. May also have some air program management responsibilities.
- Oversight of compliance w/facility permits including, but not limited to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ): TCEQ water permits, TCEQ wastewater permit, RCRA permit, UIC permits, and USEPA authorizations: Prepares permit applications and/or amends existing permits to allow for improvements at the Plant or as regulations require.
- Keeps abreast of Environmental developments by establishing contacts through the Texas Chemical Council committees and by attending technical meetings and seminars. Works closely with corporate SHE for federal and Texas regulatory support. Provides comments on proposed environmental rulemaking.
- Provides pre-commissioning and start-up assistance to Operations for capital projects.
- Provides review of Operations, Maintenance, and Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures for environmental compliance.
- Provides environmental engineering support to Operations and Maintenance for environmental control equipment and systems.
- Coordinates training of plant personnel in environmental areas in close cooperation with the Training Coordinator.
- Participates in Community activities including plant tours, Earth Day presentations, science kits for school groups and speaking before other interested community groups and professional organizations, as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of three to five years of experience managing water, wastewater, and hazardous waste program in petrochemical or refinery facility.
- B.S. degree in Chemical, Environmental or other related engineering field.
