HSES Environmental Specialist

Responsibilities

• Oversee Title V, NSR (New Source Review), and minor source permits.
• Manage renewals, modifications, and daily compliance tracking.
• Calculate and report air emissions (e.g., VOCs, NOx, CO, SO2) and maintain the facility’s emissions inventory.
• Prepare and submit required regulatory reports.
• Care for and oversee stack testing, CEMS/COMS, and LDAR (Leak Detection and Repair) programs.
• Maintain and update the 14 elements of the OSHA PSM standard and the EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP).
• Lead or facilitate Periodic Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and ensure all resulting action items are tracked to completion.
• Review facility changes to ensure environmental and safety impacts are addressed before implementation.
• Conduct internal PSM/RMP audits and coordinate third-party compliance audits.
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspections (EPA, OSHA, State agencies).
• Develop and deliver technical training for site personnel regarding air permits and process safety procedures.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for environmental excursions or process safety near-misses.
• Interact with environmental consultants to promote industry best practices and ensure that our facility remains in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local rules and regulations.
• Monitor facility operations to ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulations (e.g., TCEQ, EPA).
• Maintain accurate records of environmental data, inspections, and compliance reports.
• Aid in the preparation and submission of regulatory reports (e.g., DMRs, TRI, Tier II, SPCC documentation).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or a related scientific field.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience in an industrial environment (Distilling, Refining, Chemicals, or Manufacturing preferred).
• Deep understanding of Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations and OSHA 1910.119 (PSM) standards.
• Strong analytical problem-solving abilities and the ability to communicate technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Plans
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Vacation, Sick, Flex Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Financial Wellness Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer