Sr. Environmental Specialist

Sr. Environmental Specialist – BASF Freeport Site

We are looking for a Senior Environmental Specialist to join our NAF team in Freeport, TX.

• Leading the Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) and Potable Water System compliance programs, ensuring accurate coordination of testing, documentation, and reporting between operations, EHS personnel, and contractors.
• Serving as the site lead for the Environmental Compliance Management System (Dakota), overseeing task tracking, system optimization, and user support to ensure timely and accurate completion of compliance obligations.
• Providing technical and regulatory guidance to site operations on compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to federal, state, local, and corporate environmental standards.
• Preparing and submitting environmental reports and permit applications, including air emissions reports to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and supporting permitting for new or modified operations.
• Acting as a primary liaison with regulatory agencies and third parties, managing compliance investigations, enforcement actions, and audit responses.
• Supporting and mentoring environmental compliance personnel across production units, delivering training, interpreting regulatory changes, and promoting a strong compliance culture throughout the site.
• Partnering with site personnel across operations, maintenance, and technical teams to identify and implement environmental compliance improvements, supporting incident investigations, and participating in Management of Change (MOC) reviews and corporate audits.

• Have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or an associate’s degree with 8+ years of environmental experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of environmental regulatory and technical experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Have experience maintaining compliance with TCEQ and EPA programs.
• Have working knowledge of environmental compliance software implementation.
• Be able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and follow through on complex tasks with minimal supervision.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with regulatory agencies, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
• Be willing to provide rotational 24‑hour on‑call environmental support and up to 5% travel as needed.

• 10+ years of environmental regulatory and technical experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge and hands‑on experience with Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) requirements and best practices.
• Strong analytical skills, including mathematical calculations, and interpretation of environmental data.
• Experience mentoring compliance personnel and delivering regulatory training.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications.

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF
. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well‑being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well‑being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back‑up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and…