INEOS · 3 hours ago
Environmental Engineer
League City, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expINEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, and oil products. The Environmental Engineer role focuses on driving environmental compliance through regulatory expertise, training, and collaboration with various teams to enhance environmental performance across the Plaquemine and Bayport sites.
ChemicalEnergyManufacturingOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Identifies informational requirements necessary to develop site strategies to address sensitive or complex environmental issues
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)
Drive continuous development of environmental knowledge and skills among employees onsite, along with implementation of systems and processes to drive efficiency and improved performance
Lead the environmental performance testing of control devices while working with other disciplines. This effort includes the development of performance testing scope, bid package, preparing and submitting performance testing notifications to the TCEQ, successfully completing the performance testing, and submitting final test reports to the TCEQ for approval
Liaise with all levels of INEOS Oxides employees, external agencies and peers to achieve goals and outcomes favorable to the site
Develop strategies, present information, and negotiate with the TCEQ and other agencies to achieve successful resolution of complex issues affecting the site such as compliance schedules and extensions, site score appeals, and air permit special conditions
Networks with peers across the corporation to ensure consistency of interpretation of regulatory requirements and shares best practices
Strong experience and working knowledge of emission event regulations and reporting requirements to regulatory agencies
Complete regulatory reports as required (NSR, Title V, NSPS, NESHAP, MACT, Cap and Trade Program, GHG)
Perform field walkthroughs and support HSES responsibilities
Knowledge of air dispersion modeling and MERA
Multi-media environmental working knowledge including TPDES permitting, waster regulations, wastewater regulations, Discharge Monitoring Reporting (DMR), Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), SARA Tier 2, and Emission Inventory. Support as needed
Develops innovative permit/compliance strategies for major regulations to minimize financial and operational impact on the Corporation and implements compliance/program initiatives and environmental assessments across business and operating functions
Develops unique and in-depth approaches to solving complex issues and provides technical evaluations of pending legislation to lobby efforts
Provide a variety of environmental engineering services to the facilities including permit development/strategy, agency negotiation, engineering calculations, design reviews, training etc
Responsible for all aspects of Air Permitting and Regulatory Support of multiple operating units. (e.g. LDAR, NSR and MSS Permits)
Interpret and implement new and revised requirements for state and federal regulations as well as compliance programs at the unit and site levels
Prepare permits and calculations for NSR, Title V, Pollution Control Permits and Permits By Rule
Coordinating and performing environmental audits at both the Plaquemine and Bayport manufacturing facilities and at vendor locations which provide specialized services to the company under the state audit act provisions
Direct and manage environmental consultants to accomplish environmental Corporate or plant projects
Engage, train, and motivate facility professionals responsible for carrying out environmental compliance, capital project support, and sustainable development at the Plaquemine and Bayport INEOS facilities
Support governmental lobbying, communication, implementation and related activities concerning federal and state environmental regulatory actions and/or proposals
Tracking, addressing, and reporting environmental performance metrics and criteria (i.e. permit excursions, fines, penalties, deficiency notifications, corrective actions, etc.) at the facility
Coordinate/support negotiations with Federal, State, Local agencies and community organizations regarding environmental requirements at the Plaquemine and Bayport INEOS facilities in order to achieve reasonable and justifiable results which are consistent with the corporate strategy. This may be accomplished utilizing support from other senior management personnel within INEOS such as the Legal, Technology, and Public Affairs Departments
Represent INEOS in organizations such as American Chemical Council and other relevant associations
Maintains safety as the highest priority by driving the INEOS 20 Principles
Leads environmental support for turnaround planning and execution including the training of employees, leading team during TA execution, and ensuring compliance with all environmental regulatory requirements
Leads and supports the incident reporting and formal investigation systems
Supports and collaborates with the US Environmental Manager to deliver site compliance to TX, LA, and US Federal regulations
Review MOCs to determine regulatory and permitting impacts to scope, timing, and compliance systems
Support project teams to ensure environmental compliance
Responsibilities include on-call and emergency support for the plant in the EOC
Assist in reviewing incidents, calculating emissions, and documenting information required for emission event documentation and reporting; Report events as required to regulatory agencies, as needed
Lead TCEQ and EPA audits and investigations including follow-up responses and actions, as needed for Title V deviation report audits, incident investigations, and other audits as needed
Responsible for development and execution of facility Waste Management programs, including but not limited to RCRA Hazardous Waste Management and Treatment, Recycling and Waste Minimization efforts
Interpret and implement state and federal regulations and determine applicability for the site
Air quality modeling when necessary to support permitting activities
Review and collaborate to implement process changes as necessary for permit compliance
Evaluation of current performance trends to provide feedback and direction in correction of deviations
Maintain safety and environmental as the highest priorities of the plant
Maintain the 20 Principles of Safety and Life Saving Principles
Adhere to and uphold all safety policies and standards
Complaint with training requirements
Participate on teams that solve complicated issues involving HSE, operations, technical, and others
Seeks out opportunities to help LAO and other sites while collaborating with those same sites to improve performance
Champions change and continuous improvement
Knowledgeable of community concerns and local priorities
Support capital projects as the Environmental representative
Qualification
Required
BS in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or other appropriate engineering degree
7 plus years manufacturing experience in a chemical facility or refinery
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)
Strong experience and working knowledge of emission event regulations and reporting requirements to regulatory agencies
Experience with defining and securing environmental permits, approvals, and regulatory requirements for facilities in Texas
Experience in the environmental engineering field along with a strong familiarity with the chemical and related industries
Training experience necessary for communicating compliance requirements to facility personnel
Ability to multi-task, along with the capability to work independently and in a team environment
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively negotiate with regulatory agency officials, and while conducting audits and relaying audit findings
Exceptional/advanced written and oral communication skills to develop concise reports and presentations on complex technical matters and major program initiatives
Advanced auditing, problem solving, and analytical skills
Preferred
A combination of the following preferred certifications/training: Trained & Formal Investigation Lead; DOT HAZMAT 49 CFR 172.704; Industrial Emergency Response; RCRA Hazardous Waste Management; Incident Management; Media non-spokesman (minimum); Software training with Toxchem and Breeze; and Proficient with Microsoft suite of software
Advanced auditing skills in manufacturing setting
Experience demonstrated at a minimum for Federal and Texas environmental programs but must have broad enough skills to quickly learn requirements in other locations for assigned facilities
Company
INEOS
INEOS is a multinational chemical company that manufactures oil and gas products for industrial and consumer applications.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$160.98MKey Investors
UK Government
2025-12-17Grant· $160.48M
2020-08-17Series Unknown· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Jack T. C.
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Sokol
CFO
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