Environmental Engineer

Company:

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees share in the ownership of the business and are empowered to make a difference?

About INEOS:

• INEOS was formed 25 years ago and in that short time, has grown into one of the most successful – and safest – chemical companies in the world (turnover approx. $65 billion)
• INEOS produces products that touch every aspect of modern-day life
• INEOS comprises 36 businesses with 194 sites in 29 countries throughout the world
• We operate 34 manufacturing plants across the United States
• We also have consumer businesses and extensive sports interests

The PTA manufacturing plant in Charleston, SC is part of INEOS, a global chemical company with a large, important presence in the US – offering great career opportunities

Environmental Engineer

Role Synopsis

The Environmental Engineer provides water, waste and air regulatory expertise, compliance permitting, program development, agency interface and reporting for the Cooper River PTA Manufacturing Plant. This position is a champion for site environmental compliance processes and will actively engage all levels of the workforce across the Operations, Maintenance, and Projects teams to enable continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor and interpret federal, state and local regulations as well as INEOS corporate regulations to determine applicability to the site.
• Develop documented programs and employ systematic processes to ensure that activities performed are in compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Obtain permits from the appropriate agencies for work to be performed at the site.
• Site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for HON, LDAR, Boiler MACT, RICE MACT, NPDES, SWPPP, Clean Water Act, RCRA, TSCA, ODS, FIFRA, Soil Remediation, Land Disturbance and SARA 311/312 which includes the preparation and submittal of associated regulatory reports.
• Monitor site performance against permit requirements and identify opportunities to continuously improve.
• Coach, train and consult with site personnel about their role in ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Network with peer environmental engineers and corporate experts to develop a consistent interpretation of regulatory requirements.
• Preserve the long-standing excellent relationships the site has established with regulatory agencies by demonstrating transparency and commitment to environmental compliance.

Essential Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering required.

Essential Experience and Job Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of experience working in an environmental role within a petrochemical or refining manufacturing facility, or similarly related field.

Desirable Criteria / Qualifications

• Experience with obtaining or renewing operating permits (ie. RCRA, NPDES, Title V)
• Experience in directly interfacing with state or federal regulatory agencies.
• Proven capability to learn and understand complex requirements.
• Actively seeks out best practices and adopt to current role.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leading/participation in incident investigations.
• ISO 14001 initial program design and compliance

Certifications/Licenses (List any required and preferred certifications/licenses)

Other Requirements (such as Travel, Location)

• Must be at least 18 years of age; legally authorized to work in the United States; and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., TN, H1B status), now or in the future.
• Must be able to fluently speak, write, and read English.

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance.On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.