Environmental Specialist

The Chemours; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 102,735 - 160,524; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiat

Job summary

The Chemours is seeking an Environmental Specialist for the La Porte, TX plant to lead the environmental program, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, corporate policies, and site-specific requirements. The role emphasizes proactive EHS leadership and a safety-first culture across operations.

Responsibilities include regulatory reporting, permit applications, audits, incident investigations, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, and technical staff, with

Qualifications

• BS in a technical discipline, preferably chemical or environmental engineering, environmental science, or related field.
• 3+ years' experience in high hazard chemical or petrochemical manufacturing in an environmental support role.
• Working knowledge of environmental standards and rules (RC14001, RCRA, NPDES, Clean Water & Air Acts).
• Experience in various environmental related reporting (SARA 312, 313, Air Emission Inventory, CERCLA, NPDES DMR, MACT compliance submissions).
• Experience in preparation of waste characterization for off-site waste disposal.
• Highly motivated with strong problem-solving skills and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment with operations, technical, and maintenance personnel.
• MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance, expertise, and leadership as the site environmental resource.
• Lead the site compliance efforts for adherence to Clean Water Act, NPDES, SPCC, Storm Water Pollution Prevention, groundwater protection, and RC14001 program management.
• Lead the site compliance efforts for adherence to Clean Air Act, New Source Review, New Source Performance Standards, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, MACT Standards, Title V permitting or other air operating permits, calculation of emissions inventories, air emission reduction initiatives, and other associated air program requirements.
• Manage and prepare required on time reporting to federal, state, and local agencies, including but not limited to SARA 312/313, Title V, Air Emissions Inventory, Greenhouse Gas, Hazardous Waste, and the Corporate Environmental Plan.
• Participate in regulatory audits and other interactions with federal and state environmental agencies and respond to requests or notifications from environmental agencies.
• Participate in the preparation in all environmental permit applications and renewals.
• Complete environmental regulation applicability determinations.
• Drive compliance activities with respect to regulatory and corporate requirements, routine and non-routine activities such as environmental impact assessments of operations projects or process changes.
• Evaluates environmental implications on site process changes and participates on site project teams as appropriate.
• Lead and/or participate in investigation of environmental incidents, implement system improvements to reduce potential for future events.
• Lead and coordinate 1st and 2nd party environmental audits and participate in plant staff audits.
• Establish or update operating procedures and communicate them so that employees follow environmental requirements.
• Assist in the development and review of environmental training curriculum.
• Participate on both plant and corporate OHS committees / teams.
• Ability to travel less than 25%.

Skills

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS in chemical or environmental engineering, environmental science, or related field

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.

Chemours is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join our growing Thermal and Specialized Solutions team. This position will be available at the La Porte Plant in La Porte, TX and report directly to the Plant Manager.

The primary focus area of this Environmental Specialist role will be to provide overall strategic leadership and management for La Porte’s environmental program(s) aimed at ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, corporate policies, standards and guidelines, and site-specific requirements. In addition, this resource will also support other EHS related tasks to meet team and site needs. This individual is expected to exhibit a positive safety attitude, a behavior consistent with the excellent Work Environment, and serve as an advocate for excellence in EHS performance.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide technical guidance, expertise, and leadership as the site environmental resource.
• Lead the site compliance efforts for adherence to Clean Water Act, NPDES, Spill Prevention Controls and Countermeasures (SPCC), Storm Water Pollution Prevention, groundwater protection, and RC14001 program management.
• Lead the site compliance efforts for adherence to Clean Air Act, New Source Review, New Source Performance Standards, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, MACT Standards, Title V permitting or other air operating permits, calculation of emissions inventories, air emission reduction initiatives, and other associated air program requirements.
• Manage and prepare required on time reporting to federal, state, and local agencies, including but not limited to SARA 312/313, Title V, Air Emissions Inventory, Greenhouse Gas, Hazardous Waste, and the Corporate Environmental Plan.
• Participate in regulatory audits and other interactions with federal and state environmental agencies and respond to requests or notifications from environmental agencies.
• Participate in the preparation in all environmental permit applications and renewals.
• Complete environmental regulation applicability determinations.
• Drive compliance activities with respect to regulatory and corporate requirements, routine and non-routine activities such as environmental impact assessments of operations projects or process changes.
• Evaluates environmental implications on site process changes and participates on site project teams as appropriate.
• Lead and/or participate in investigation of environmental incidents, implement system improvements to reduce potential for future events.
• Lead and coordinate 1st and 2nd party environmental audits and participate in plant staff audits.
• Establish or update operating procedures and communicate them so that employees follow environmental requirements.
• Assist in the development and review of environmental training curriculum.
• Participate on both plant and corporate OHS committees / teams.
• Ability to travel less than 25%.

The following is required for this role:

• BS in a technical discipline preferably in chemical or environmental engineering, environmental science, or related discipline.
• 3+ years work experience in high hazard chemical or petrochemical manufacturing in an environmental support capacity.
• Possess working knowledge of environmental standards and rules (i.e., RC14001, RCRA, NPDES, Clean Water & Air Acts).
• Experience in various environmental related reporting (SARA 312, 313, Air Emission Inventory, CERCLA, NPDES DMR, MACT compliance submissions).
• Experience in preparation of waste characterization for off-site waste disposal.
• Highly motivated with strong problem-solving skills and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment with operations, technical, and maintenance personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks within established schedules and timelines.
• Demonstrate computer competencies with common software applications (i.e., MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

The following is preferred for this role:

• Applicable safety certifications (i.e., CEP, NREP).
• Interpret rules and policies and communicate both oral and written requirements purposefully and accurately.
• Conceptualize ideas and thoughts into actions utilizing appropriate planning and organizational skills.
• Provide environmental guidance in emergency situations and release response, including agency reporting as required.
• Network and positively interact with other safety professionals.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Packages
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
• Company-paid Volunteer Day

Pay Range (in local currency):

$102,735.00 - $160,524.00

Chemours Level: 25

Annual Bonus Target: 8%

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

Chemours is an E-Verify employer.

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation.

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position.

Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.