Environmental Engineer (Air Permit)
Lyondell Chemical Company

Job Info

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LyondellBasell

Basic Function

Located in La Porte, TX, the role of Environmental Engineer will be responsible for maintaining all air permits for a petrochemical manufacturing facility and ensuring that the applications are timely, accurate and reflect the
needs of the operating units.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing and submitting amendments, renewals and alterations to NSR Air Permits and MSS Air Permits.
• Responsible for submittal or assistance with Permit By Rule Registrations and Standard Permit applications.
• Will partner with Environmental Unit Contacts (EUC) to identify air permitting needs and in obtaining necessary information from unit needed for applications.
• Works with EUC, technical engineers, and operations to ensure the new air permit conditions are acceptable to operating units.
• Works with EUC to set up systems to comply with any new permit conditions.
• Will be responsible for interaction with TCEQ personnel during permit application process and responding to Notices of Deficiency and answering questions.
• Ability to manage consultants for outsourced permit steps (i.e., ambient air dispersion modeling
• Will work to obtain air permits with maximum operating flexibility that accurately reflect unit operating constraints.
• Will maintain robust electronic record keeping system that provides clear documentation of basis for permits, calculations, and agency correspondence.
• Will assist EUCs during air regulatory inspections and agency information requests.
• Will assist in preparation of annual emissions reports as needed.
• Develop and maintain process to review capital projects and Long-Range Capital spending plan to identify the need for air permit amendments as early as possible.
• Serves in On-Call rotation for environmental release reporting.
• Represents the site in trade organizations and best practice groups.
• Identifies, initiates and develops projects that improve environmental performance.
• Reviews environmental performance data and initiate continuous improvement activities.
• Backup to EUC's by supporting specific areas of the plant in daily operations and compliance activities.
• Occasionally present HSE topics to new employees and others as needed

Min. Qualifications

• Four year applicable Engineering or Science degree.
• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience of creating and submitting NSR air permit applications in Texas for refineries or petrochemical facilities.
• In depth knowledge of Non-Attainment NSR, Dispersion Modeling, PSD, Netting and understanding of TCEQ air permit process from application to permit issuance.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with a regulatory agency.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Must be organized and meticulous at documenting the basis for permits.
• Ability to understand Petrochemical processes and equipment, base knowledge of chemistry and math.
• Microsoft Suite skills with an emphasis in Excel.
• Have the ability to organize and prioritize work, facilitate meetings, give presentations and have strong aptitude to utilize technology to bring efficiency to the compliance management systems.
• Must be able to establish long-range plans with interim milestones for permit projects.
• Effectively communicate permit progress to key stakeholders
• Be able to foresee problems, identify proactive measures that can be taken and have the capability to plan the work and execute the work.
• Own decisions and outcomes.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Provide great customer service to internal and external customers.
• Occasional travel to Austin TX may be required for meeting with TCEQ

Competencies

Builds effective teams

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer focus

Demonstrates courage

Drives results

Ensures accountability

Instills trust and exemplifies integrity

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world. Driven by its employees around the globe, LyondellBasell produces materials and products that are key to advancing solutions to modern challenges like enhancing food safety through lightweight and flexible packaging, protecting the purity of water supplies through stronger and more versatile pipes, improving the safety, comfort and fuel efficiency of many of the cars and trucks on the road, and ensuring the safe and effective functionality in electronics and appliances. LyondellBasell sells products into more than 100 countries and is the world's largest producer of polypropylene compounds and the largest licensor of polyolefin technologies. In 2022, LyondellBasell was named to Fortune Magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" for the fifth consecutive year.

We have the potential - and responsibility - to use this scale and reach to make a positive impact across our value chains. That's why we are working to make meaningful progress to address some of the world's most pressing challenges such as reducing plastic waste in the environment, helping to mitigate climate change and contributing to a thriving society for our employees, the communities where we operate and the people who depend on our products. To learn more, click here.

Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.

Nearest Major Market: Houston

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