Environmental Engineer

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

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
• Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring equipment and materials

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Global Clean Energy Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.