Job Summary:

The Environmental Engineer is responsible for assisting with compliance with Title V air permit, Wastewater, Green House Gas (GHG), and hazardous waste management. The Environmental Engineer also provides support for plant operations and serves as a direct communication link between the Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering Teams and the Environmental Department for guidance on environmental compliance requirements.

Essential Functions:

● Prepare applications and all supporting documentation to obtain new permits, modifications, variances, and other regulatory approvals from various Federal, State and local agencies.

● Understand the terms and conditions of each permit and ensure that plant is in full compliance with each permit.

● Track permit expiration dates to ensure renewal applications are submitted in a timely manner.

● Prepare reports for timely submission to various regulatory agencies.

● Ensure refinery conducts environmental testing as required by its Title V and wastewater permits.

● Ensure environmental monitoring systems such as continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) are functional and reporting correctly.

● Ensure environmental plans and procedures are accurate and routinely updated including Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan and Storm Water Pollutions Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

● Facilitate investigations of environmental incidents and/or near misses and track actions to completion.

● Serve as an on-call rotating environmental duty person available 24-7 as needed.

● Perform regular audits of facility operations impacting environmental compliance.

● Assist with preparing work scopes, plans, and specifications for the solicitation of quotes and bids for environmental-related projects.

● Escort environmental agency inspectors within the facility.

● Prepare/update and deliver periodic environmental training programs.

Required Skills/Abilities:

●Demonstrated knowledge and experience with EPA and California air quality regulatory requirements with specific experience in working with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD). General understanding and/or willingness to learn other regulatory programs including waste, wastewater, stormwater, and spill response and prevention (i.e., SPCC).

● General understanding and prior experience working in industrial facilities are a plus.

● Microsoft Office skills required; strong Excel/spreadsheet skills desired.

● Self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision.

● Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and

evaluate options and implement solutions.

● Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with operating and technical/engineering staff, and with regulatory agency staff.

● Ability to identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance.

● Ability to prioritize and manage one's own time effectively and to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish the work.

● Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.

● Ability to perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files, and processing paperwork.

● Ability to perform under short timelines, and burdensome conditions when presented with emergencies.

Education and Experience:

● B.S. in Engineering (Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical preferred) or applicable science field

● Minimum of 5 years of petroleum facility or other manufacturing facility experience.

Physical Requirements:

● Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

● Prolonged periods of standing and walking

● Must be able to pass a physical test of pushing, pulling, and lifting a minimum of 50 lbs

● Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time