Senior Environmental Engineer

Teal Energi; Wynnewood (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Teal Energi, partnered with an oil & gas company, seeks an experienced Senior Environmental Engineer - Air Compliance to lead regulatory leadership at a large-scale industrial facility. The role emphasizes air quality compliance and supports broader environmental programs, serving as a key resource to site leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in refining or petrochemical environments, with strong knowledge of federal and state air permitting requirements, NSPS/MACT

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
• 6+ years of environmental regulatory experience with significant air compliance exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead site air compliance programs including permitting and emissions monitoring.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting and inspections; manage regulatory documentation.
• Develop training and compliance guidance for site personnel.

Skills

Air permitting

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Data management

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Teal Energi is partnered with an oil & gas company that is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Engineer - Air Compliance to provide environmental regulatory leadership at a large-scale industrial manufacturing facility. This role will have a strong emphasis on air quality compliance, while also supporting broader environmental programs and serving as a key resource to site leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in refining, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, or a similar highly regulated industrial environment, along with a strong understanding of federal and state environmental requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee site air compliance programs, including permitting, regulatory reporting, emissions monitoring, and ongoing permit requirements.
• Maintain and manage air permits, approvals, and associated regulatory documentation.
• Monitor environmental performance and identify opportunities to strengthen compliance, improve processes, and enhance environmental management systems.
• Provide oversight of recurring environmental reporting, including emissions inventories, NSPS/MACT reporting, and other regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory agency inquiries and participate in inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Technical Services, and other site functions to address environmental compliance requirements.
• Oversee programs involving flare monitoring, CEMS performance, emissions testing, and related air compliance activities.
• Support environmental data management initiatives, including data quality assurance, reporting systems, dashboards, and performance indicators.
• Stay current on developing federal and state environmental regulations and evaluate their potential impact on site operations.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives related to environmental compliance and operational performance.
• Develop and deliver environmental training, procedures, and compliance guidance to site personnel.
• Review environmental documentation and reports for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in root cause investigations and assist with corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide environmental leadership and guidance to engineers, contractors, and other team members.
• Serve as a backup to the site Environmental Manager when needed.
• Participate in emergency response activities and provide off-hours support when required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred), Environmental Engineering, or another relevant engineering/technical discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience within refining, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, or a comparable industrial environment; 15+ years preferred.
• 6+ years of environmental regulatory experience, with significant experience in air compliance; 10+ years preferred.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience overseeing engineers, contractors, or environmental programs is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of air permitting and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs and PFDs.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, mechanical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and regulatory deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of an organization, including technical and operational teams.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer-based reporting and data management tools.
• Ability to adjust work hours and priorities based on operational and regulatory needs.
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment where exposure to chemicals and potentially hazardous or combustible materials may occur.
• Must be willing and able to participate in emergency response activities, including occasional after-hours callouts.