Environmental Program Lead — Regulatory Compliance (Remote)

CITGO Petroleum Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Work options

9/80 Work Schedule Option

Annual Vacation Incentive

Paid Vacation Time

Company-Paid Holidays

Caregiver Leave

Excellent 401(k) Match

Pension Plan

Performance Incentive

Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term 

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

FSA and HSA options

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Healthy Rewards Program

Service Awards Program

Educational Assistance Plan

Dependent Children Scholarships

Reimbursement for Gym Membership

Employee Discount Programs

On-site Health Clinic

On-site Cafeteria

On-site Credit Union and ATM

On-site Fitness Center

Job summary

CITGO Petroleum Corporation in the Houston area seeks an experienced Environmental Subject Matter Expert to lead programs across Air, Water, and related metrics. You will ensure timely data collection, analysis, and reporting, interpret new regulations, and collaborate with HSSE teams to drive environmental excellence.

The role requires 10+ years in environmental programs for refining/terminals, a Bachelor's degree, refinery operations exposure, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years' relevant experience with environmental programs for refining, terminals, transportation and marketing operations, including compliance management programs and tools.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• In-person refinery operations experience with strong compliance programs.
• Strong oral and written communications skills and ability to facilitate collaboration between disparate parties.

Responsibilities

• Represent CITGO's interests with federal, state, and local agencies and analyze positions for governance and risk.
• Collaborate with HSSE Department and Business Units to share knowledge and improve performance.
• Monitor regulatory developments and participate in trade organizations.
• Support sites to identify efficient environmental systems and assist with RCRA/remediation projects.
• Review and update corporate standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Track KPI metrics and perform internal management reviews and compliance audits.
• Coordinate internal strategic planning and seek guidance from Legal as needed.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory liaison

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CITGO Petroleum Corporation in the Houston area seeks an experienced Environmental Subject Matter Expert to lead programs across Air, Water, and related metrics. You will ensure timely data collection, analysis, and reporting, interpret new regulations, and collaborate with HSSE teams to drive environmental excellence.

The role requires 10+ years in environmental programs for refining/terminals, a Bachelor's degree, refinery operations exposure, and strong communication skills.