HES Specialist

Energy Transfer; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunoco LP seeks a qualified HES Specialist to oversee Health, Environmental and Safety compliance across assigned facilities, focusing on permits, reporting, emergency response, and QA/QC data accuracy.

You will lead regulatory inspections, incident investigations, and HES training, driving continuous improvement and partnering with operations to ensure safe, compliant performance at Huntington, IN and nearby sites.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant HES experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update FRPs and SPCC Plans.
• Manage environmental permits and reporting (air permits, stormwater, wastewater, hazardous waste).
• Manage spill reporting and emergency response activities.
• Oversee tank registrations and regulatory inspections.
• Conduct environmental compliance training for facility personnel.
• Perform internal and external audits and track corrective actions.
• Provide guidance on regulatory compliance strategies.
• Ensure data QA/QC for regulatory submissions.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Air permits

Hazardous waste

Spill response

Training delivery

Audits

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description - HES Specialist (2610003474)

Job Description

HES Specialist - ( 2610003474 )

Description

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 32 countries and territories in North America, the Greater Caribbean, and Europe. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 160 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership’s fuel distribution operations, which distribute over 15 billion gallons annually to approximately 11,000 Sunoco and partner-branded retail locations, as well as independent dealers and commercial customers.

At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.

Summary

Manage Health, Environmental, and Safety (HES) compliance across assigned facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance across all environmental media, supporting safety and process safety management programs, and promoting a strong safety culture. The position leads environmental permitting, reporting, emergency response, and incident investigations while supporting continuous improvement in HES systems and performance. Please refer to the attached support matrix for current assigned responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and update Facility Response Plans (FRPs) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans.
• Manage environmental permits and compliance obligations, including:
  • Air permits and reporting
  • Stormwater, wastewater, and industrial discharge permits
  • Oversee hazardous waste programs (VSQG, SQG, and LQG), including reporting and pollution prevention initiatives.
• Manage spill reporting, emergency response, and short-term remediation projects.
• Oversee:
  • Tank registrations and reporting
  • Coordinate and respond to regulatory agency inspections and information requests.
• Conduct required agency notifications and environmental reporting across all media.
• Perform environmental compliance training for facility personnel.
• Conduct internal and external audits and track corrective actions to completion.
• Provide guidance to site personnel on regulatory compliance strategies.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of compliance data through QA/QC reviews of reports, calculations, and regulatory submissions.
• Identify, track, and elevate compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Standardize environmental programs, procedures, and documentation across all assigned terminals.

Safety & DOT

• Conduct HES training and communicate best practices across facilities.
• Maintain safety documentation to meet OSHA, PSM, DOT, and company requirements.
• Support and maintain safety programs, including:
  • Critical Life-Saving Rules
  • Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs)
  • Employee engagement and safety recognition programs
• Track and analyze safety metrics, including:
  • Safety observations
  • Hazard recognition activities
  • Inspection findings
• Manage:
  • Lead incident investigations using root-cause methodologies (e.g., Cause Mapping).
  • Communicate lessons learned and corrective actions.
  • Track and drive safety improvement initiatives.

Emergency Response & Compliance Integration

• Support and maintain Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) and coordinate drills and exercises.
• Provide field support for spill response and incident management.
• Integrate emergency preparedness into operations and training programs.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations.

Security

• Maintain and update facility security plans.
• Ensure alignment with company and regulatory security requirements.

Regulatory Applicability & Change Management

• Monitor and evaluate federal, state, and local regulatory changes and assess applicability to assigned facilities.
• Implement updates to programs, procedures, and permits based on regulatory changes.

Contractor & Third-Party Oversight

• Ensure contractors meet Sunoco HES training and program requirements in accordance with the contractor management program.
• Oversee environmental contractors and consultants to ensure:
  • Deliverables meet regulatory requirements
  • Work is completed on schedule and within scope

Compliance & Oversight

• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies.
• Ensure completion of:
  • Routine compliance reporting
  • Recordkeeping requirements
  • Permit-driven obligations
• Support the development and implementation of HES policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement through:
  • Audits
  • Investigations
  • Best-practice sharing

Management Reporting

• Prepare and present compliance status reports, key performance indicators, and risk updates to leadership.

Requirements

2-5 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Key Capabilities

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Environmental regulations, including RCRA, Clean Air Act, and water compliance requirements
  • NSPS, MACT, emissions calculations, and air compliance programs
  • OSHA regulations, Process Safety Management (PSM), and DOT requirements
• Experience managing:
  • Air compliance programs
  • Hazardous waste programs
  • Stormwater and wastewater systems
  • Safety programs, including industrial hygiene, medical surveillance, contractor safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Lead incident investigations using root-cause analysis methodologies
  • Conduct risk assessments and hazard evaluations
  • Develop and deliver HES training programs
  • Manage regulatory interactions and inspections
  • Influence and promote a positive safety culture across multiple facilities
  • Lead cross-functional compliance and continuous improvement initiatives

This role requires strong leadership, regulatory expertise, communication skills, and the ability to partner effectively with operations to drive safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible performance.

This role requires strong leadership, regulatory expertise, communication skills, and the ability to partner effectively with operations to drive safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible performance.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Primary Location

United States-Indiana-HUNTINGTON

Other Locations

United States-Pennsylvania-MARCUS HOOK, United States-TX-DALLAS

Work Locations

Marcus Hook PA (100000417) 100 Green Street Marcus Hook 19061-4816

Schedule

Regular

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 15 % of the Time

Job Posting

Sep 11, 2026, 4:00:00 AM

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