LC Environmental Waste and Wastewater Compliance Coordinator

CITGO Petroleum Corporation; Lake Charles (LA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

9/80 schedule

Paid vacation time

401(k) match

Pension plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is seeking an Environmental Waste and Wastewater Compliance Coordinator to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining safety and environmental stewardship at the Lake Charles refinery.

Responsibilities include coordinating waste management activities, preparing regulatory reports, identifying recycling opportunities, and training refinery personnel and contractors to uphold compliance programs.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree plus minimum of five years job-related experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Refinery/chemical plant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate waste container management and regulatory compliance for the refinery.
• Prepare waste profiles, collect samples, determine disposal methods and recycling opportunities.
• Manage waste shipments, manifests and LDR documents to approved TSDFs.
• Develop and maintain waste management procedures and provide training to staff and contractors.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate'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 43 active terminals, nine pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 829,000 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

The Enviromental Waste and Wastewater Compliance Coordinator is responsible for coordinating environmental waste and wastewater compliance programs to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining health, safety, and environmental stewardship as top priorities. Oversees waste management activities including waste characterization, profiling, labeling, inspections, storage, treatment, shipment coordination, regulatory reporting, and documentation to support ongoing compliance with hazardous waste and wastewater requirements. Serves as a key resource for environmental compliance by developing procedures, providing training, managing regulatory submissions, identifying waste minimization and recycling opportunities, and supporting continuous improvement of environmental programs across the facility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree plus minimum of five years job-related exprerience required
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Preferred: Refinery/chemical plant experience

Job Duties

Coordinate waste container management, including delivery, re-spotting, organization within laydown areas, labeling, inspections, inventory reviews, and ensuring hazardous waste is not stored beyond regulatory time limits. Manage all waste activities for the refinery, ensuring compliance with 40 CFR 261 and all applicable environmental regulations. Serve as the primary contact for waste management and waste minimization issues. Prepare waste profiles, characterize waste streams, collect waste samples, determine disposal methods and treatment standards, and identify recycling/reclamation opportunities. Coordinate and manage waste shipments, including preparation of manifests, bills of lading (BOLs), land disposal restriction (LDR) documents, and transportation to approved TSDFs and other facilities. Prepare and coordinate regulatory reporting, including the annual hazardous waste report, annual certificate of compliance report, and quarterly hazardous waste tax returns. Develop and maintain waste management procedures and guidance documents and provide training to refinery and contractor personnel. Perform other related duties and support environmental compliance initiatives as assigned.

Job Duties II

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

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.