Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineer

Location:

Pasadena, TX, US, 77507

Facility:
Bayport Po-130

Department: BLO HSE

Division:
Intermediates & Derivatives and Enterprise

Lyondell Basell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary Mo Re Tec  recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare.

LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We’re addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

The Environment Engineer will be responsible for environmental compliance with state and federal regulations at the Lyondell Basell Bayport Site. The primary environmental media for the position will be water and waste with significant support for air programs. The individual will interface with a diverse group of customers, including process and project engineering, operations, maintenance, plant management, and outside regulatory agencies.

Maintain ownership of assigned site environmental programs, which may include the following:

• ODS Program Owner
  • Manage ODS program in compliance with 40 CFR Part 82 and ensure that EPA-certified technicians are used for all refrigerant related operations and repairs at the site.
  • Maintain the ODS compliance database, and track compliance with the allowable annualized leak rate.
  • Review records to ensure they are adequately maintained.
  • Prepare and submit timely periodic reports using information logged in the ODS Compliance database.
• TRI Program Owner
  • Prepare and submit timely annual TRI report and maintain backup documentation at the site.
  • Develop and/or provide regulatory guidance for applicability of new chemicals or chemical categories and for any changes that may affect the site.
• Tier II Program Owner
  • Prepare and submit timely completing annual Tier II report and maintain backup documentation.
  • Responsible for evaluating all new chemicals or chemical categories at the site for applicability to this program.
• TSCA Program
  • Responsible for updating annual throughput spreadsheet.
• Flare Management
  • Facilitate implementation of LYB corporate flare projects.
  • Monitor performance versus regulatory requirements.
• RCRA and Compliance Plan Program
  • Provides guidance related to RCRA, waste characterization, handling, transportation and disposal and applicable regulations.
  • Support compliance through documentation of waste stream characterization and manifesting, including correct RCRA classification and assigning proper DOT shipping description.
  • Perform and assist with waste audits, waste tracking, sampling for waste analysis, developing procedures, and container labeling or placarding.
  • Responsible for completing Annual Waste Summary Report, Biennial Report, Waste Minimization Certification, Source Reduction Minimization Plan, Pollution Prevention Reports, LYB’s Sustainability Report.
  • Oversee consultant(s) responsible for sampling, well maintenance and repair.
  • Owner of the groundwater Compliance Plan.
  • Complete the Underground Injection Control report.
• SPCC Plans Program
  • Manage program to ensure compliance with the SPCC program. Audit program on periodic basis.
• Water Programs
  • Complete periodic water quality Discharge monitoring reports (DMRs).
  • Oversee and provide support to the environmental specialist.
  • Owner of the Potable Water program including maintaining the Monitoring Plan.
  • Review and update Potable Water procedures.
• RCMS (Responsible Care)
  • Responsible for implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the site’s Responsible Care Management System (RCMS).
  • Works closely with site HSES, all operational areas of the site, and corporate HSE to drive a culture of safety and responsible performance.
• Other Potential Programs
  • Supporting Air Programs (As-needed/annual PBRs, MOC reviews, general air compliance, LDAR, HRVOC)
  • Lead annual compliance tests on heaters for MACT DDDDD
  • Assist with sampling and annual BWON TAB estimates.
  • Diesel Engine Testing and Compliance

• Interaction with Operations and other plant personnel to ensure a consistent understanding of environmental requirements and developing applicable training.
• Serve as environmental subject matter expert for assigned Unit(s) and programs in the area of environmental compliance.
• Interfacing with and respond to regulatory agencies on permitting, regulatory reporting and on compliance issues, including inspections, and investigations.
• Completing and submitting applications and or reports to regulatory agencies.
• Interpreting and communicating…