Environmental Lead

Department: HES

Location: Freeport, TX

Travel Involved: 0-20%

Job Type: Full-time

Description:

The Environmental Leader provides site support through guidance in the Environmental discipline. This team member will be an integral part of the Health and Environmental Safety team at the Oyster Creek site. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee Environmental programs at Braskem Oyster Creek and Seadrift Facilities
• Develop and plan policies and procedures for air, water, and waste systems in accordance with organizational and government rules and regulations.
• Audit air, water, and land systems for environmental compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Create and/or oversee reports such as Emissions Inventory, Toxic Release Inventory, NSPS VV/DDD, HRVOC (Oyster Creek only), and Annual Waste Summary to submit to regulatory agencies.
• Interface with regulatory agencies, schedule any required testing, and provide additional follow-up documentation as required.
• Support operations on issues related to flares and waste management.
• Lead and/or participate in investigation of environmental incidents and implement system improvements to reduce potential for future events.
• Lead environmental improvement and waste reduction projects to help meet company sustainability goals.
• Seadrift support will include overseeing consultants tracking air permit, LDAR, and waste management compliance.
• Acts as the Radiation Safety Officer for the site.
• Interface with Industrial Park HES representatives as necessary

Requirements:

• 5 – 10 years of experience, preferably at a chemical manufacturing facility.
• Good leadership and communication skills, excellent MS Office proficiency and organizational skills, and the ability to interact and negotiate effectively with members at all levels within the organization.
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Environmental Science
• Demonstrated experience applying EPA/OSHA regulations and working with regulatory agencies.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
• Strong initiative and drive to succeed

Preferred Skills:

• 3 years of leadership experience in an HES department.
• Certification or licensure in the HES field.