Environmental Engineer - Air (10242)

INEOS Styrolution; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Environmental Engineer to join their team in Pasadena, Texas. This role focuses on ensuring environmental compliance and regulatory expertise, making a significant impact on air quality and sustainability initiatives. You'll collaborate with various teams to develop policies and programs that enhance environmental performance while navigating complex regulations. If you have a passion for environmental stewardship and a desire to drive positive change, this opportunity offers a platform to make a difference in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in environmental compliance in a plant environment.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Chemical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and submits air permits, emission reports, and incident reports.
• Conducts environmental incident investigations and implements corrective actions.

Skills

Environmental Compliance

Regulatory Expertise

Air Compliance

Incident Management

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Requisition ID10242-Posted -Pasadena, Texas - Styrene-Operations-Full-time-Regular-United States-Professional

INEOS Styrolution is the world’s leading styrenics supplier, with a high-performing portfolio of styrene monomer, polystyrene, ABS and advanced styrenic products. With more than 90 years of innovation in materials science, INEOS Styrolution is focused on customer satisfaction with differentiated solutions that provide a competitive edge as well as investments in technology that enable closed loop recyclability for styrenics while reducing our carbon emissions . INEOS Styrolution applications can be found in many everyday products across multiple industries: including automotive, electronics, household, construction, healthcare, packaging, and toys/sports. Operating 17 production sites in nine countries, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of INEOS Group Limited and employs approximately 3,000 people. Sales were 4.5 billion euros in 2023. More information: www.ineos-styrolution.com

The Position:

The Environmental Engineer provides air regulatory expertise, compliance permitting, program development, agency interface and reporting for the Bayport Site. This position is a champion for site environmental compliance processes and actively engages all levels of the workforce across the Operations, Maintenance, and Projects teams to enable continuous improvement. The Environmental Engineer (Air) is responsible for assisting the site to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements and INEOS Styrolution SHEQ policies for the operation of the permitted site.

What You Will Do:

This position provides regulatory expertise, coaching and hands-on support to drive environmental compliance. The position delivers regulatory and company environmental training and applies requirements site-wide. It works and liaises with all levels of INEOS Styrolution employees, external agencies and peers throughout the Company to improve environmental performance.

• Regulatory Compliance: Prepares and submits air permits, emission reports, incident reports, variance petitions, and surveys. Performs emissions calculations, ensures compliance with environmental regulations, and manages air compliance programs.
• Policy and Program Development: Develops, revises, and delivers site environmental policies, programs, and training aligned with regulatory standards, INEOS principles, and site goals.
• Incident Management: Conducts and documents environmental incident investigations, implements corrective actions, and participates in incident management to prevent recurrences.
• Agency and Stakeholder Communication: Interacts with regulatory agencies, negotiates resolutions on permitting and compliance issues, and communicates the impact of regulations to site personnel and management.
• Audits and Field Reviews: Participates in SHE assurance audits, conducts field reviews, and monitors conformance to environmental programs, intervening to improve performance when necessary.
• Support for Projects and Best Practices: Provides support to capital projects and turnarounds, networks with corporate peers to ensure regulatory consistency, and shares best practices to enhance environmental performance.

What You Will Bring:

• Experience: Five to ten years of experience in environmental compliance, with at least five years in a plant environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Chemical Engineering.
• Air Compliance Expertise: Significant experience in air compliance (90% focus), including LDAR, air permits (e.g., NSR, Title V), and knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
• Multimedia Knowledge: Familiarity with RCRA, soil remediation, DOT regulations, wastewater, and stormwater rules.
• Standards and Systems: Working knowledge of ISO standards, including ISO audits, and experience with data management systems like SAP or KMS.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Technical skills:

• Regulatory - Regulatory Data Management - Skillful Application
• Environmental - Management of Emissions to Air - Skillful Application
• Chemicals Environment - Environmental Management - Skillful Application
• Policy, Procedures, Standards and Practices - Mastery – Essential
• Technical Discipline – Training
• Technical Discipline – Performance Management

Additional Requirements:

• Communication: Thoroughly communicates recommendations that address concerns from multiple perspectives. Effectively represents the Company at technical meetings within and outside the Company.
• Business Partner: Contributes to corporate success through the completion of projects.
• Critical Thinking: Makes effective decisions with limited information and takes initiative when situations are not clear. Makes timely, tough decisions. Seeks guidance from others for difficult or unusual problems.
• Influence: Effectively develops relationships that build rapport, gain support and motivate others to adopt initiatives impacting multiple organizations.
• Managing Priorities: Develops timelines, sets milestones, and acquires resources for complex or long-term projects.
  

We believe diversity is perceiving difference; inclusion is valuing it. Without inclusion, we cannot unlock the value that diversity has to offer. Everyone has a seat at our company table. Our employees bring their unique selves to work daily, have a sense of belonging, and contribute to our core values. We have an inclusive approach, which is open and transparent. We respect and value diversity and believe in equality of opportunity. We do this by valuing and respecting cultural differences and welcoming diversity of thought and perspectives from all our employees.

We are excited to hear from you and share more about our organization.