Regional Environmental Compliance & Permitting Leader

Linde plc; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde plc in California seeks an Environmental Compliance Specialist to lead air, water, and waste regulatory programs across facilities. You will implement permits, monitor performance, and train teams while coordinating with SH&E experts and state regulators.

Significant travel (about 40%) to refinery and petrochemical sites is required. The ideal candidate has a degree in Environmental Science and 5+ years in relevant regulatory work, with strong communication skills and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• 5+ years in air, water, and waste in refinery/chemical plants.
• Regulatory knowledge: Title V/NSR, GHG, NSPS, MACT, RCRA, CWA, NPDES.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work independently or in teams.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiar with P&ID diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Report to LGUS Associate Director, Environmental and support facilities primarily in California and surrounding states.
• Implement and maintain environmental compliance programs, standard work practices, management systems, and compliance tools across assigned facilities.
• Monitor environmental performance and provide leadership, guidance, technical support, and training for air, water, and waste compliance.
• Collaborate with plant personnel and SH&E Field Specialists to identify and address environmental compliance issues.
• Develop and maintain compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements, including air, waste, water, ODS, CUPA, RMP, and SARA.
• Prepare and support permit applications, amendments, and exemptions, including Title V, minor source, PSD, and NSR.
• Complete and submit required environmental reports, including GHG, CEMS, TSCA, TRI, Title V Deviations, Tier II, stormwater, discharge monitoring, and NPDES reporting.
• Track compliance metrics, maintain required records, and participate in business and corporate assessments.
• Review current and proposed environmental legislation to determine applicability to the business.
• Provide environmental support for plant modifications and new projects and develop compliance systems for project changes.
• Interface with state and federal regulatory agencies regarding permits, applications, inspections, and potential enforcement issues.
• Support Emission Cap and Trade programs and collaborate with Regional Specialists to improve compliance programs, training, and environmental awareness.

Skills

Environmental science degree

5+ years environmental experience

Regulatory knowledge Title V/NSR

Interpersonal & communication skills

Office software proficiency

Travel ability

Education

Environmental Science degree

Tools

P&ID diagrams

Job description

Linde plc in California seeks an Environmental Compliance Specialist to lead air, water, and waste regulatory programs across facilities. You will implement permits, monitor performance, and train teams while coordinating with SH&E experts and state regulators.

Significant travel (about 40%) to refinery and petrochemical sites is required. The ideal candidate has a degree in Environmental Science and 5+ years in relevant regulatory work, with strong communication skills and proficiency in