Environmental Engineer - Waste Focused

About the role

The ideal candidate will support Flint Hills Resources' efforts to innovate and transform its environmental compliance systems, promoting environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Apply subject matter expertise and excellent communication skills to help operations, business teams, and project managers understand, identify, and meet environmental compliance requirements.
• Drive environmental excellence through continuous improvement by balancing multiple priorities.
• Become an owner or custodian of assigned environmental programs, including reading and interpreting regulations, preparing and submitting compliance reports, and maintaining compliance records.
• Partner with facility waste contractors and site waste technicians to ensure timely and compliant management of waste.
• Perform routine inspections of waste storage areas to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Motivate, influence, and drive good business decisions forward while working with a diverse workforce.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Participate in facility audits and conduct independent audits to verify and enhance environmental performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering; Environmental Science; or a related science discipline.
• Experience in a refinery or petrochemical setting.
• Experience in environmental compliance.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws governing environmental compliance.
• Knowledge of state and federal waste management regulations.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences.
• Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Passionate about environmental stewardship and innovation.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Pay

$90,000 - $120,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Schedule

Varies based on the needs of the position.