Texas EHS Specialist

About the role

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist will report directly to the EHS Manager and be accountable for overseeing site Environmental and Safety programs and procedures to ensure compliance with necessary regulations, including permit reviews, reporting, industrial hygiene, OSHA safety regulations, and Process Safety Management (PSM).

Responsibilities

• Provide support to plant personnel to ensure regulatory compliance with safety, transportation, and environmental regulations (federal, state, and local).
• Prepare and submit monthly, annual, and ad-hoc reports to regulatory bodies (e.g., DMRs, TSCA, SARA 311/312/313, NPDES, Title V, RCRA, RMP, and other site-required programs). Coordinate timely responses to permits, audits, and inquiries.
• Coordinate air compliance testing activities, including stack testing and RATA testing for boilers.
• Ensure conformity with Responsible Care Management System (RCMS) requirements and maintain documentation supporting Responsible Care certification.
• Serve as the point person for internal EHS audits and participate in external audits (industry/OSHA).
• Support Pre-Start-up Safety Review (PSSR) and Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Conduct first-party PSM audits annually and participate in third-party PSM audits as needed.
• Lead the investigation of all incidents and ensure completion of AIM reports (excluding major incidents requiring non-unit facilitation resources).
• Log all incidents into Training Mine® to maintain compliance and support trending/learning.
• Participate in safety meetings, Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), and emergency response drills.
• Participate in the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) to support community emergency planning and coordination.
• Provide unit-level support for the maintenance of Industrial Hygiene (IH) exposure assessments, monitoring, and communication of IH exposure records.
• Ensure periodic safety equipment maintenance and checks are performed and documented.
• Manage all procedures, procedure reviews, and training related to the EHS Manual.
• Develop and maintain EHS training documentation; facilitate training as needed; and maintain records of training, safety meetings, and compliance activities.
• Support and administer contractor safety requirements and Hazard Communication (HazCom) programs to ensure compliance and safe execution of work.
• Work closely with other ALTIVIA EHS resources as required.
• Maintain strong interfaces with operators, technicians, plant supervision, logistics, and HQ stakeholders.
• Role model behaviors needed to drive continuous improvement in EHS performance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) discipline with 5 years of experience OR chemical plant experience with 5 years in an HSE role.
• Strong understanding and experience in OSHA and environmental regulations, and hazardous materials handling.
• A proven record of responsibility and accountability for meeting department and plant goals, with demonstrated safety leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• High level of initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain a sense of urgency.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an HSE discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with permitting or regulatory background.
• PSM experience is required.
• Thorough knowledge of EPA and state environmental regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of industrial hygiene practices.