Engineer, Environmental

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future. We develop high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity, and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate, and our future workforce.

About the role

Located in La Porte, TX, the Environmental Engineer will maintain all air permits for a chemical manufacturing facility, ensuring applications are timely, accurate, and reflect the needs of the operating units.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit applications for amendments, renewals, and alterations to NSR Air Permits and MSS Air Permits, as well as submittal or assistance with Permit By Rule Registrations and Standard Permit applications.
• Review projects and operational changes to evaluate the need for permitting action.
• Manage and maintain the site’s 3 Title V Federal Operating Permits, including revisions, renewals, and notification of Off-Permit/Operational Flexibility Actions.
• Partner with Environmental Unit Contacts (EUC) to identify air permitting needs and obtain necessary information from operating units for applications.
• Work with EUC, technical engineers, and operations to ensure new air permit requirements are achievable by operating units.
• Collaborate with EUC to develop and implement systems and tools to comply with permits.
• Interface with TCEQ personnel during the permit application process, respond to Notices of Deficiency, and answer questions.
• Manage consultants for outsourced permit steps (e.g., ambient air dispersion modeling).
• Strive to obtain air permits with maximum operating flexibility that accurately reflect unit operating constraints.
• Maintain a robust electronic record-keeping system, including a permit portal accessible by peers, providing clear documentation of the basis for permits, calculations, and agency correspondence.
• Assist EUCs during air regulatory inspections and agency information requests as needed.
• Develop and maintain a process to review capital projects and the Long Range Capital spending plan to identify the need for air permit amendments as early as possible.
• Participate in the On-Call rotation for environmental release reporting.
• Represent the site in company teams, trade organizations, and best practice groups.
• Identify, initiate, and develop projects that improve environmental performance.
• Review environmental performance data and initiate continuous improvement activities.
• Backup EUCs by supporting specific areas of the plant in daily operations and compliance activities.
• Obtain certification to lead formal investigations of HSE incidents.
• Occasionally present HSE topics to new employees and others as needed.

Requirements

• Four-year applicable Engineering or Science degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience creating and submitting NSR air permit applications in Texas for refinery or chemical manufacturing facilities.
• In-depth knowledge of Non-Attainment NSR, Dispersion Modeling, PSD, Netting, and understanding of the TCEQ air permit process from application to permit issuance.
• Base knowledge of the Title V Federal Operating Permit program as well as Federal and Texas air quality regulations (experience with Title V permits is a plus).
• Experience working in a chemical manufacturing or refinery is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with a regulatory agency.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Must be organized and meticulous at documenting background information for permits.
• Ability to understand chemical manufacturing processes and equipment with a strong understanding of chemistry and math.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, facilitate meetings, give presentations, and utilize technology to bring efficiency to compliance management systems.
• Must be able to establish long-range plans with interim milestones for permit projects.
• Effectively identify, engage, and update key stakeholders on the permit application process.
• Ability to foresee problems, identify proactive measures, and plan and execute work accordingly.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and find innovative permitting and compliance solutions.
• Own decisions and outcomes.
• Teamwork is an expectation; provide great customer service to internal and external customers.
• Occasional travel to Austin, TX may be required for meetings with TCEQ staff.

Competencies

• Build Partnerships
• Deliver Results
• Drive Innovation
• Grow Capabilities
• Promote Inclusion
• Motivational Fit
• Technical Skills

Benefits

Learn more about our benefits on the LyondellBasell Benefits/Health & Welfare page.