Environmental Permitting Engineer

First Tek, Inc.

$131K — $133K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Sciences required.
  • Extensive experience in the environmental sector of a petrochemical facility.
  • Familiar with Environmental Management Information Systems (EMIS).
  • Direct experience with state or federal regulatory agencies necessary.
  • Proficiency in air regulations, with bonus for knowledge in RCRA and TPDES.

Responsibilities

  • Support Environmental Engineers in managing air permit programs for Shell Deer Park Chemicals.
  • Oversee site management of change (MOC) activities with environmental implications.
  • Act as the primary contact for project environmental support within SDPC and Projects organizations.
  • Prepare and submit environmental permit applications in a timely manner.
  • Ensure punctuality in obtaining operating permits such as CAA, NPDES, and Title V.
  • Provide air regulatory project support for applicable standards like NSPS and MACT.
  • Offer regulatory support in addressing waste, water, and groundwater project issues.

Benefits

  • Ongoing training in various safety and software programs.
  • Continuous employment development and learning opportunities.
  • Advocacy support for career paths with internal HSE, Legal, and HR teams.
  • 401K retirement plan options.
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental and vision insurance.
  • Basic life insurance and long-term disability benefits.
  • Voluntary short-term disability options.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
Full Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
  • Supports the Environmental Engineers by coordinating air permit programs at Shell Deer Park Chemicals (SDPC). This includes both new source review (NSR) and Title V programs.
  • Supports the Environmental Engineers providing oversight to all site management of change (MOC) activities requiring environmental engagement.
  • Coordinates project environmental support to SDPC by acting as main contact point for department with the Projects organizations.
  • Prepares permit applications and assists Environmental Engineers with preparing environmental NSR permits and obtains environmental authorizations for projects at SDPC (includes both Head Office major projects and local projects) and ensures that authorizations are received in a timely fashion.
  • Experience with obtaining or renewing operating permits (i.e. CAA, NPDES, PSD, NSR, Title V) - Accountable for ensuring applications are submitted on time.
  • Provides air regulatory support for projects, such as any applicable NSPS, MACT, BACT, or state air regulatory standards. Does so either directly or through the other staff specialists.
  • Coordinates regulatory support for project issues in other non-air media such as waste, water, or groundwater. Does so primarily through the other staff specialists.
  • Provides an environmental MOC assessment, including the use of SAI360 (MOC) and OpsInfo (Emissions Database) as needed.
  • Technical consultant for Texas and federal air NSR permitting plus Title V for SDPC and their associated businesses.
  • Stays abreast of new regulatory and local air issues that may impact permitting; participates in regulatory development process to influence outcomes; develops strategies to maximize benefit resulting from these issues.
  • Manages preparation of Title V permit revisions.
Provide Site Awareness Education for air permitting issues

Qualifications and Education Requirements

BS in Engineering or Sciences

Requirements:
  • Extensive experience in Environmental within a petrochemical manufacturing facility - required
  • Experience with interfacing with EMIS (Environmental Management Information Systems).
  • Experience in directly interfacing with state or federal regulatory agencies.
  • Proficient in air regulations (bonus for RCRA and TPDES regulations)

Must have a valid driver's license and current state required minimum vehicle insurance coverage to drive onto Client and Company property.

For more information, please email us at [email protected]

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is $63.00 - $64.00 per hour; however, the pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This pay information is being provided pursuant to applicable law and is based in part on market location.

Schedule : Mon-Fri, 5/40

Benefits:

The benefits available with this position include:
  • Ongoing Training (RSO, Systems, Software Programs, OSHA Safety, JJ Keller, etc.)
  • Continuous Employment Development and Learning
  • Ongoing Advocacy, internal assets with HSE, Legal and HR teams and experts to aid in Employee Career Path and Advancement
  • 401K
  • Healthcare Group Medical Coverage & Healthcare for California only
  • Dental Insurance Coverage
  • Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
  • Long Term Disability
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability
  • Direct Deposit
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

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