LyondellBasell · 16 hours ago
Engineer, Environmental Sr.
Westlake, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expLyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. The Environmental Engineer will be responsible for environmental air permitting and compliance with state and federal regulations, providing environmental support to Operations and ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.
ChemicalFuelManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Interacts with operations and other plant personnel to ensure a consistent understanding of environmental regulatory requirements
Provides liaison with regulatory agencies during inspections and for regulatory reporting
Interprets and communicates regulatory requirements, effectively identifying solutions when rule ambiguity exists
Maintains ownership of site environmental programs, (e.g., compliance systems)
Prepares and submits required regulatory reports
Demonstrates an overall understanding of the production process
Proactively identifies opportunities to make improvements within their specific area of responsibility
Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
Focused on end results in all actions, decisions, and behaviours to ensure achievement of the vision, purpose, strategic focus and goals
Demonstrates the ability to move a team to consensus on difficult issues and effectively deal with uncertainty
Ability to seek permit modifications, renewals, and variances as needed
Supports the site’s MOC reviews, Solomons studies, ERIC and Air Emission Tracking
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, relevant sciences or specific environmental discipline
Minimum of 9 years of relevant experience
Working knowledge of environmental air permitting and compliance programs associated with the chemical manufacturing industry
Experience developing and/or managing environmental compliance systems
Interacts with operations and other plant personnel to ensure a consistent understanding of environmental regulatory requirements
Provides liaison with regulatory agencies during inspections and for regulatory reporting
Interprets and communicates regulatory requirements, effectively identifying solutions when rule ambiguity exists
Maintains ownership of site environmental programs, (e.g., compliance systems)
Prepares and submits required regulatory reports
Demonstrates an overall understanding of the production process
Proactively identifies opportunities to make improvements within their specific area of responsibility
Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
Focused on end results in all actions, decisions, and behaviours to ensure achievement of the vision, purpose, strategic focus and goals
Demonstrates the ability to move a team to consensus on difficult issues and effectively deal with uncertainty
Ability to seek permit modifications, renewals, and variances as needed
Supports the site's MOC reviews, Solomons studies, ERIC and Air Emission Tracking
Proficiency in the following competencies: drive for results, interpersonal capability, broad perspective, self-motivation, integrity and building trust, problem solving
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to effectively use 'role specific' software and effectively use standard company computer systems and programs
Preferred
Experience in the petrochemical or chemical manufacturing industry
Regulatory agency interaction experience
Experience in Louisiana Air permitting is a plus
Environmental SME involvement
Company
LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell is a petrochemical producer..
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.25B2025-11-10Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2025-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Peter Vanacker
Chief Executive Officer
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