Environmental Program Manager

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

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

Serves as CITGO's Environmental SME for environmental programs, including Air, Water, and other environmental aspects, as assigned. Ensures timely and accurate collection, analysis, and reporting of environmental metrics. Ensures timely and accurate interpretation of new and revised regulations. Ensures timely and high-quality services to business units. Works to build relationships and engagement throughout the CITGO HSSE environmental organizations and drive Excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Job Duties

1. Knowledgeable of site operations and regulatory requirements to represent the Company's interests in negotiations with Federal, State and Local Agencies. Analyze the best position for the Company and know when to change, compromise, stand firm or suggest alternatives to those positions. Support governance and assurances over all environmental contingent liability projects.
2. Cooperate, Collaborate, and communicate with other members of the HSSE Department and Business Units to share knowledge and experiences and improve HSSE performance as a team
   • Communicate legislative and regulatory developments and association information to peer subject matter staff in the Business Units.
   • Respond to all requests for support and information from Business Units- actively integrate and interact with BU staff in your subject matter area.
3. Follow and understand legislative and regulatory developments that may have an impact on the business in your subject matter area. Represents the Company's interests and positions in major trade organizations.
4. Using knowledge of site operations, support sites to identify and implement efficient systems to achieve and sustain superior environmental performance. Provide support for RCRA and Remediation projects as needed.
5. Review and update, as appropriate, corporate level standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines in your subject matter area.
6. Track and report key performance indicator (KPI) metrics for subject matter area policies and procedures
   • Perform management system reviews in accordance with internal requirements.
   • Timely perform compliance audits and assessments legally required for your subject matter area.
   • Ensure all required compliance reporting to agencies is completed accurately and on time.
7. Coordinate internal strategic planning for projects.
8. Coordinate, as necessary, with Legal Department to obtain guidance, counsel, advice and/or interpretations.

Job Duties II

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.

Here are the incentives we offer:

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Performance Incentive
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)

PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID - 2057