Our client operates in the midstream energy sector with a focus on infrastructure solutions for low-carbon and renewable hydrogen, ammonia, CO2, long-duration energy storage, and sustainable fuels and feedstocks.

A fantastic opportunity exists for an Environmental Engineer, working on a hybrid work model, 3 days at their facility in Deer Park and 2 days remotely.

Core responsibilities are:

• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, codes, and standards related to air emissions and air quality;
• Calculates air emissions corresponding to records of inventory, loading rates, sampling, and testing data.
• Acts as the Company's regional subject matter expert on air emissions and air quality issues and provides support to the business as needed; including but not limited to providing regulatory interpretations; providing instruction and direction regarding compliance with permit, regulatory, and Company requirements; providing information regarding the current and expected regulatory environment; and conducting file research.
• With input from the SHEQ Manager, develops and implements permitting strategies for site modifications and expansion projects;
• Actively participates in permitting, compliance, and enforcement negotiations with regulatory authorities including but not limited to developing and presenting corrective and preventive action plans; negotiating settlement terms; and negotiating permit terms and conditions.
• Manages multiple environmental and engineering consultants in the preparation of air permit applications, conducting of air emissions sampling, testing of pollution control equipment, conducting air dispersion modeling, and other activities as required.
• Develops project scopes of work for consultants and contractors and assists in the selection of qualified consultants and contractors in coordination with other departments
• Develops and implement alternative operational plans to minimize emissions under upset and maintenance conditions.
• Acts as primary Company representative or may provide support for other staff during regulatory compliance audits by customers, site's Risk Management Plan (RMP) program, government agencies, Company global or division representatives, and/or other third parties.
• Assists in developing the Environmental & Quality Department's annual budget. Regulatory Compliance Improvement Plan, and maintains line budget responsibility for assigned accounts.
• Schedules and manages required air emissions monitoring activities.
• Maintains a list of emission points and corresponding monitoring and recordkeeping requirements as outlined in site air permits and/or applicable local, state and federal regulations.
• Calculates air emissions corresponding to records of inventory, loading rates, sampling, and testing data.
• Performs quality review of all required emissions calculations and associated regulatory reports prior to report submittal.

Experience and qualifications

B.S. in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering required.

Minimum of 7 – 10 years of experience working in a plant or other highly regulated environment.

Expert knowledge of air emissions requirements, air emissions permitting, and air quality issues.

Expert knowledge of federal operating permits.

Master's degree preferred.

Air permitting and compliance programs: 5 years

Environmental Engineering: 7 years