Environmental Specialist

Basic Function 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.
Job Duties

• 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

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from timeto time in their sole and complete discretion Experience A minimum of eight years of job-related processing experience required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience in oil refining processes preferred.
Education Level A minimum of a Bachlor's Degree in an environmental sciences or related field is required.
Required Skills 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 diagrams/mechanical flow sheets, chemical phase separations, and reactions). Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication, advanced level reading and writing skills, ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.

PREFERRED

SKILLS:

Familiarity with community right-to-know and risk management rules and/or experience with fuels compliance preferred. Strong time management and organizational skills preferred.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility May lead the work of others. Responsible for overseeing contractors within the facility.
Work Conditions Office and plant based with travel required up to 25% of the time by land or air. Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, and rotating equipment. Required to work in all temperatures including outdoors. Subject to varying road and weather conditions.
Benefits HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Educational Reimbursement
• Parental Bonding Time
• Employee Discounts

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees have the resources needed to thrive professionally and personally. Benefit eligibility is governed by official plan documents, for more details visit

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Physical Requirements Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, twisting, stooping, couching, kneeling, working in confined spaces, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, lifting and/or carrying up to 50lbs, pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs, climbing up to 200ft, perceiving color differences, ability to wear personal protective equipment (beards not permitted), and strenuous physical activity.

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