Staff Engineer, Environmental

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Staff Engineer, Environmental will be based in Houston, TX, and will be considered a subject matter expert in multi-media (Air Quality, Water Quality, and Waste Management) Environmental Compliance.  This role will be responsible for providing multi-media environmental subject matter expertise and program management across company assets. The Staff Engineer, Environmental is responsible for the development of environmental management systems supporting LNG Operations & Maintenance, Pipeline Operations, and Engineering Teams and providing guidance to ensure programs and activities are conducted in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, permits, company policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The Staff Engineer, Environmental will primarily be responsible for design, implementation, oversight, assurance and continuous improvement of environmental management systems and programs.

The Staff Engineer, Environmental will: 

• Serve on Cheniere’s Corporate HSE Team as a senior contributor and subject matter expert in environmental compliance, closely collaborating with site environmental teams to align and effectively implement company standards and practices to achieve and maintain the highest level of compliance with regulatory and permit requirements through all stages of construction and operation. 
• Provide technical review of environmental regulatory reports, including but not limited to; Title V Semi-annual deviation reports, Annual Compliance Certifications, Greenhouse Gas Annual Reports, Emission Inventories, Discharge Monitoring Reports, and Annual Waste Summaries.
• Take a lead role in the regulatory tracking process including development and communication of risk/impact analysis for environmental related regulations and legislative actions.
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives to identify technology, equipment, or methods to lessen environmental footprint of Company operations.
• Be responsible for maintaining environmental standards, procedures, and other key management systems within the Cheniere Integrated Management System (CIMS).
• Review and analyze environmental data to identify key trends that can be leveraged in the development of continuous improvement programs. 
• Serve as Cheniere’s environmental representative on select industry trade associations and committees.
• Liaise with Company Climate and Sustainability group as a subject matter expert.
• Support the preparation of  the annual Corporate Responsibility Report.
• Assist with “front-end” compliance planning of major projects. 
• Lead and/or participate in the audit and functional verification of environmental compliance programs and standards.
• Participate in incident investigations, supporting the identification of root and contributing causes and corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.  The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of engineering drawings, concepts, codes, and standards related to the Oil and Gas Industry
• Knowledge of environmental permitting, permits, regulatory compliance and development/maintenance of management systems to achieve the highest levels of compliance.
• Demonstrated environmental compliance experience in the gas processing, refining, petrochemical, gas transmission or LNG (or other cryogenic hydrocarbon liquids) processing.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to environmental compliance.

Skills:

• Possess a bias for action with a focus on delivering results through collaboration and teamwork
• Able to organize and manage multiple projects, activities, and deliverables with consistent and timely completion
• Exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication skills with ability to appropriately convey complex information to various levels throughout the organization
• Exceptional written skills capable of simplifying complex regulatory and/or technical requirements so they can be easily understood by the end user. 
• Excellent listening skills and ability to interpret needs from the organization and produce value through action
• Ability to establish and maintain strong professional relationships by building credibility through the demonstration of delivering quality results which meet the needs of the organization
• Demonstrate capability through the development and successful implementation of new or revised programs, systems, or processes
• Experience leading or participating in audits of environmental management systems with a practical approach to findings, observations, and recommendations
• Strong facilitation capability to manage strong and diverse opinions and create space for collaborative dialogue which results in aligned path forward
• Exceptional and innovative problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong regulatory interpretation and practical risk-based application skills
• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Education, Training and Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering Discipline. Maintain valid certifications and training required to support job functions as applicable. 

Experience:

• Ten (10 ) years of environmental compliance related work within refining, hydrocarbon processing, petrochemical, or natural gas transportation infrastructure facilities preferred.
• Experience leading or facilitating program management and conducting assurance practices is required.  

DIRECT REPORTS

No direct reports but may, at times, include third party contractor support associated with supporting project needs.

FREEDOM TO ACT

The Staff Engineer, Environmental has a high degree of aptitude in their field and requires minimal supervision. This position will be empowered to recommend corrective actions or changes as needed. Ability to multi-task and function in a highly dynamic atmosphere; must exercise discretion independently.

WORK CONDITIONS 

• Periodic travel as business requires. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; type, write and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Job is performed in a typical office environment, but is subject to time pressures and constraints, and is also dependent on input from others.
• Often exposed to stressful situations. 
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere.

ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical or mental disability.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.