Environmental Engineer

Company Description

INEOS Phenol is the world’s largest producer of phenol and acetone with an annual manufacturing capacity of over 3 million tonnes per annum. We employ around 600 people across four sites, located at: Antwerp (Belgium), Gladbeck (Germany), Marl (Germany), Mobile, AL and Pasadena, TX. Our markets are growing worldwide. Our efficient, integrated assets provide a competitive global manufacturing base to grow with our customers, to continue to meet their needs around the world.

Role Description

Environmental Engineer position is responsible for regulatory compliance at the Pasadena facility. It defines, maintains, and audits programs for environmental sampling, analytical, reporting, and associated record keeping for compliance with the Pasadena (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 Pasadena 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

• Accountable for understanding, promoting, and putting into practice the INEOS 20 Principles.
• 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 Pasadena (and associated facilities) EPA and TCEQ environmental permits and provides instruction to Operations, Maintenance and Laboratory groups to implement these systems. 
• Responsible for air quality management and also have some water, wastewater, and waste program management responsibilities. 
• Oversight of compliance w/facility permits including, but not limited to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ): TCEQ New Source Review (NSR) permits, TCEQ Permit by Rule (PBR) permits, and USEPA: elements of the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) air permit and Title V Operating Permit. 
• Prepares permit applications and/or amends existing permits to allow for improvements at the Pasadena Plant and Port, or as regulations require. 
• Conducts monthly 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. 
• Keeps abreast of Environmental developments by establishing contacts through trade group 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 startup 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. 
• 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. 

Education / Experience Required

• Minimum of three to five years’ experience managing air program in petrochemical or refinery facility. 
• B.S. degree in Chemical, Environmental or other related engineering field. 
• Experience with TCEQ air regulation compliance, including CEMs, HECT, and MECT reporting.
• Experience with NSPS Subparts NNN & Kb
• Experience with NESHAPs Subparts Y, BB, & FF
• SOCMI HON Subparts G (including floating roof tank requirements) and H 

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Chemical Engineering. 

Skills and 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.
• Self-directed and self-motivated team player 

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.