Ineos Americas Llc

Environmental Engineer Water

Ineos Americas Llc • $80K — $110K *
Port Lavaca, TX 77979In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in managing water, wastewater, and hazardous waste programs in petrochemical/refinery facilities.
  • In-depth knowledge of chemical reactions and distillation process design.
  • Strong competency in chemical engineering mathematics for various compliance reports.
  • Proficient with computer applications and databases for environmental program implementation.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills for regulatory interactions.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct environmental sampling, analytical, and reporting to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure adherence to TCEQ and EPA permit requirements for the facility.
  • Prepare and amend environmental permit applications as necessary.
  • Serve as liaison between the facility and state/federal regulatory agencies.
  • Conduct audits and environmental surveillance for compliance assurance.
  • Review and interpret new environmental regulations to guide compliance strategies.
  • Coordinate training and community engagement initiatives related to environmental practices.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a leading petrochemical facility with regulatory compliance focus.
  • Collaboration with various departments for comprehensive environmental management.
  • Active involvement in community outreach and educational initiatives.
  • Access to professional development through seminars and technical meetings.
  • Engagement in a safety-first culture with adherence to global life-saving rules.
Full Job Description
JOB TITLE: ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER WATER

Location: Green Lake Facility, Port

Lavaca, TX
JOB PURPOSE

The Environmental Engineer Water is responsible for regulatory compliance at the Green Lake facility. It defines, maintains, and audits programs for environmental sampling, analytical, reporting, and associated record keeping for compliance with the Green Lake (and associated facilities) EPA and TCEQ environmental permits. Responsibilities include insuring permit applications and modifications as well as all environmental reporting are completed in a timely manner. Position involves considerable contact with the Green Lake Operations, Laboratory, Maintenance, Safety, and Management personnel. Position also establishes liaison with State and Federal environmental regulatory agencies as well as intra-company environmental technical groups.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • All job activities should be executed in a safe and efficient manner consistent with the INEOS 20 Principles and the Culture of Prevention
  • Adheres to and complies with INEOS Global Life Saving Rules
  • Develops, implements and maintains the environmental sampling, analytical, and reporting system for compliance with the following Green Lake (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 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 Green Lake Plant and Port, or as regulations require.
  • Serves as liaison between the site and regulatory agencies.
  • Conducts audits and provides other environmental surveillance as necessary to ensure facilities are in compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and permits.
  • Responsible for review and interpretation of new environmental regulatory changes and developing programs for plant and port implementation. Advises the site of impact regulatory requirements have on production and/or process modifications; as well as the impact that process modifications will have on compliance and compliance methods.
  • 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.
  • Networks with other Ineos sites to share best practices, enhance network operation, and determine ways to implement value added ideas.
  • Anticipates problems involving compliance and develops innovative approaches to address those issues.
  • Investigates permit excursions and files necessary reports with the applicable agency. Determine root cause and recommend corrective action.
  • Serve weekend call duty for SHE.
  • Self-directed and self-motivated team player
  • Participate in audits and interviews, including 20 Principals, OSHA, TNRCC, ISO 9002, etc.
  • Reports all incidents and completes incident report in Traction and complies with Global Life Saving Rules.


EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • Minimum of five years of experience managing water, wastewater, and hazardous waste program in petrochemical or refinery facility.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
  • Knowledge of chemical reactions and distillation process design to effectively demonstrate routine emissions for permit applications and upset conditions.
  • Excellent knowledge of chemical engineering math needed to calculate mass balances, partial vapor pressures, and combustion reactions for various routine reports and demonstrations.
  • Proficient use of computer applications and databases allowing position to implement environmental programs and to use sophisticated modelling programs to predict emissions and releases.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills needed to interact effectively with regulatory agencies, community, and plant representatives.
  • Strong interpersonal skills needed for teambuilding and networking in order to influence others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Ability to climb fixed ladder cages at heights of 30 ft. at a time. Total of 200 ft. (employee may need ladders as means of egress during emergency).
  • Ability to climb 6 flights of stairs.
  • Ability to lift 50 lb.
  • Ability to wear required PPE: Hardhat, safety glasses, chemical goggles, face shield, rigid safety shoes/boots, full/half face cartridge masks.
  • Ability to work length of time outdoors/ inclement weather.
  • Job specific: Climbing, balance, bend/stoop, kneeling, reaching, lifting, carrying.
  • Need to understand proper lifting techniques and body mechanics.

About Ineos Americas Llc

INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products. The company was formed in 1998 and is headquartered in London, UK. INEOS Americas LLC is a subsidiary of INEOS and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. INEOS Americas LLC produces a range of petrochemicals, including ethylene, propylene, butadiene, and benzene, which are used in a variety of applications, including plastics, synthetic rubber, and solvents. The company also produces a range of specialty chemicals, including phenol, acetone, and cumene, which are used in the production of resins, coatings, and adhesives.
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