Environmental Specialist

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HF Sinclair in Artesia, NM is seeking an Environmental Spcialist. This position conducts environmental assignments and duties for the Environmental Department under minimal supervision. Directs or leads the work of others from time-to-time.

• Ensures compliance with federal and state environmental regulations and permits for solid waste, hazardous materials, wastewater and drinking water systems/operations and/or air quality
• May interface with operation departments to communicate and define their role in compliance efforts
• May interface with regulatory agencies to ensure the understanding of, and compliance with, all applicable environmental regulations and requirements
• May monitor and coordinate the packaging, transport and disposal of hazardous materials and non-hazardous wastes in compliance with regulations
• May monitor and coordinate the testing and reporting of wastewater, storm water, and hydro test water in compliance with regulations and permits
• May manage the performance of air quality related work efforts which include the oversight of NSPS, MACT, EI, NSR, and Title V programs
• May prepare reports pursuant to a consent decree and various permit conditions with respect to EPCRA, CERCLA and TSCA
• May prepare permit applications and works with POTW on non-compliance discharges
• May assist with the technical oversight on groundwater and soil contamination issues
• May oversee budgeting costs associated with air quality compliance and contractor/consultant work products
• May coordinate routine modeling and tracking of anti-backsliding provisions of the fuels toxic baseline and related fuels regulations

• Ensures compliance with federal and state environmental regulations and permits for solid waste, hazardous materials, wastewater and drinking water systems/operations and/or air quality
• May interface with operation departments to communicate and define their role in compliance efforts
• May interface with regulatory agencies to ensure the understanding of, and compliance with, all applicable environmental regulations and requirements
• May monitor and coordinate the packaging, transport and disposal of hazardous materials and non-hazardous wastes in compliance with regulations
• May monitor and coordinate the testing and reporting of wastewater, storm water, and hydro test water in compliance with regulations and permits
• May manage the performance of air quality related work efforts which include the oversight of NSPS, MACT, EI, NSR, and Title V programs
• May prepare reports pursuant to a consent decree and various permit conditions with respect to EPCRA, CERCLA and TSCA
• May prepare permit applications and works with POTW on non-compliance discharges
• May assist with the technical oversight on groundwater and soil contamination issues
• May oversee budgeting costs associated with air quality compliance and contractor/consultant work products
• May coordinate routine modeling and tracking of anti-backsliding provisions of the fuels toxic baseline and related fuels regulations

A minimum of eight years of job-related processing experience required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience in oil refining processes preferred.

A minimum of a Bachlor's Degree in an environmental sciences or related field is required.

Ability to lead and train a small group of employees in a Technical Expert capacity. Special training in hazardous waste regulations and DOT Hazmat Shipping, and a Certification in OSHA Hazmat and Method 9 Opacity may be required depending on assignment. Strong communication skills and good technical writing skills. Advanced working knowledge of environmental air quality regulations required depending on assignment.

Ability to perform emissions calculations preferably with a practical understanding of refinery processing programs. Ability to understand and interpret environmental regulations. Advanced understanding of oil refining processes (process flow…