Our client is seeking candidates for an Air Compliance Engineer in the HSES Department at their specialty chemical manufacturing facility located in the Greater Houston TX area. 9/80 work schedule available - one week of four 10-hour days and one week of five 8-hour days. The Friday of the last week can be worked remotely.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The primary focus of this role is to assure that the Texas plant facilities are in compliance with the environmental rules and regulations from local, state and federal agencies.
Responsible for all aspects of air compliance of multiple operating units and potential multi-media responsibilities (e.g. coordination with water/wastewater, waste, LDAR teams)
Interpret and implement state and federal regulations as well as compliance programs at the unit and site levels
Support air permit team in the preparation of permits and calculations for NSR, Title V, Pollution Control Permits and Permits By Rule
Provide guidance and advice to assigned units during MOC process to ensure compliance with air permit special conditions, MAERT limits and regulations
Integrate new permit and regulatory changes across assigned units
Coordinate periodic stack testing at assigned unit(s) to meet regulatory requirements
Support Emission Inventory/Toxic Release Inventory reporting and opsInfo Environmental Management System
Lead responses to TCEQ and EPA audits and investigations including follow-up responses and actions.
Review incidents, calculate emissions, and document information required for emission event documentation and reporting; Report events as required to regulatory agencies
Train operating personnel on permit and regulatory requirements
Complete regulatory reports as required (NSR, Title V, NSPS, NESHAP, MACT, Cap and Trade Program); MON federal reporting responsibilities; potentially support some multi-media reports including Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR) and SARA Tier 2
Perform field walkthroughs and support HSES responsibilities
Collaborate with unit operational personnel on projects and improvements
Responsibilities include on-call and emergency support for the plant
Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Special Physical Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is preferred. Will consider a bachelor's degree in other Engineering specialties as well
At least 3 years of chemical plant experience with a focus on air compliance (downstream refinery or oil experience will also meet this requirement)
5+ years of direct environmental permitting and regulatory compliance experience
Strong experience and working knowledge base of Texas air state permitting and state regulatory requirements and federal environmental regulations related to SOCMI and chemical sector applicable regulations (Title V/MSS/NSPS/NESHAP/MACT/MON/30 TAC 101 through 122/LDAR/New Source Review) - There is a strong preference for experience in Texas, however experience in other nonattainment areas outside of Texas will also be considered
Strong experience and working knowledge of emission event regulations and reporting requirements to regulatory agencies
Strong leadership skills
Must possess strong Microsoft Excel specifically, Microsoft suite and overall computer skills
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work in a plant environment and wear required PPE
Travel will be minimal - possible conference attendance, but otherwise no travel requirement
Considered A Plus:
Experience with data management information systems including but not limited to opsInfo, LeakDas, SAP and Pi Process Book
Experience in chemical batch processing
HRVOC and NOX Cap and Trade Program experience
Knowledge of air dispersion modeling and MERA
Salary and Benefits
$125,000 - $140,000 per year based on experience and a bonus potential