Waste Compliance Engineer – Regulatory & Remediation Focus

LyondellBasell; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasell in La Porte, Texas, seeks a Waste Engineer to ensure compliance with EPA/TCEQ regulations and to optimize waste management across the site. The role focuses on hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling, manifests, disposal, and cost efficiency.

Ideal candidates have a four-year engineering or science degree and at least five years of regulatory experience in chemical manufacturing, with strong data management and Excel skills. Occasional travel to Austin may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering or science degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in hazardous waste regulation compliance for chemical manufacturing or related industries.
• Solid understanding of RCRA and waste management economics.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EPA and TCEQ hazardous and non-hazardous waste regulations.
• Prepare waste manifests, disposal documentation, and records for shipments.
• Identify correct containers, DOT classifications, and proper waste labeling.
• Develop and maintain waste management systems to classify, store, transport, and dispose waste.
• Support budgeting for waste disposal, transportation, and management activities.

Skills

Waste management

Regulatory compliance

EPA, TCEQ regulations

Regulatory agency interaction

Communication skills

Education

Four year applicable Engineering or Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LyondellBasell in La Porte, Texas, seeks a Waste Engineer to ensure compliance with EPA/TCEQ regulations and to optimize waste management across the site. The role focuses on hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling, manifests, disposal, and cost efficiency.

Ideal candidates have a four-year engineering or science degree and at least five years of regulatory experience in chemical manufacturing, with strong data management and Excel skills. Occasional travel to Austin may be required.