Environmental Technician

INVISTA; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

INVISTA in Victoria, TX is seeking an Environmental Technician to support the Environmental Waste Program and daily field activities. The role focuses on environmental inspections, sampling, and compliance across site operations.

Responsibilities include waste management tasks, coordinating shipments, and training teammates to uphold permit and regulation standards. Candidates should bring industrial field experience and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing/construction/municipal setting performing field-related activities.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Operate and maintain field sampling and monitoring equipment.
• Lead or participate in environmental inspections, audits, and records reviews.
• Support waste management tasks, scheduling shipments, and disposal profiles.
• Assist in training and communication to site personnel on compliance practices.
• Oversee contractor work and coordinate with Environmental team members.

Skills

Industrial field experience

MS Office

Valid driver's license

Education

Associate's degree or higher in science/related field

Job description

Your Job

INVISTA has an immediate need for a Environmental Technician based out of our site in Victoria, TX

The Environmental Technician will work with the Environmental Waste Program Owner and Operations to identify associated environmental inspection, observation, and sampling requirements and oversee or where appropriate complete the inspections and sampling.

Additional responsibilities may include performing waste management and compliance tasks including waste sampling and characterization, scheduling & preparing waste shipments, generating & managing disposal profiles, and implementation of operator training that establishes a detailed understanding of the compliance requirements associated with waste programs, and other responsibilities as necessary.

What You Will Do

• Interact with Operations and other site personnel to foster a culture of compliance and promote a relationship of collaboration and teamwork with the Environmental team.
• Perform tasks and reviews to ensure compliance with federal and state program requirements, including required compliance inspections and field reviews to maintain compliance with permits and regulations.
• Operate, maintain, and utilize field equipment to perform sampling and monitoring activities.
• Participate in response efforts for environmental events and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ensure program requirements are understood and sustainable through integrated compliance systems and training programs.
• Perform periodic self-assessments and participate in audits to verify compliance and system effectiveness.
• Engage in problem-solving activities. Communicate findings from inspections to Operations and Maintenance personnel. Utilize work order management systems and other tools to track and schedule work activities.
• Collaborate with other Environmental Team members to complete governance activities (including management of metrics), periodic review of compliance records, and reporting.
• Oversee work performed by contractors and consultants.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing/construction/municipal setting performing field-related activities
• Computer experience to include Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience of performing waste management duties in an industrial facility.
• Associate's degree or higher in science, technology, computer science, etc.
• Experience performing environmental inspections, audits, records review, event response
• Experience at a petrochemical or refinery in operations or maintenance

Physical Considerations

• This role is subject to a pre-hire physical abilities test.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to work on job sites in the field for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to climb stairs in the operating unit and walk significant distances. At times, will be required to carry equipment weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions for various periods of time.
• Ability to wear breathing air- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Must be willing to work days in excess of 8 hours, nights, and weekends and periodically take calls during non-working hours. May participate in a rotating on-call schedule.

This role is subject to a pre-hire physical abilities test.

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

This role is subject to the Transportation Workers Identification Credentialing (TWIC) rule and requires the successful candidate to obtain a TWIC identification badge, allowing for unescorted access to the facility within a specific time period.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, airbags, food packaging, and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life’s essential products to market.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).