Country
USA
State
Texas
City
LA PORTE
Workplace location
LA PORTE-LA PORTE PLANT(TX-USA)
Employer company
TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc.
Domain
Hyg Saf Sec Societal Env Qual
Type of contract
Regular position
Experience
Minimum 6 years

Context & Environment

About TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies is a major energy company, which produces and markets fuels, natural gas and low-carbon electricity. Over 100,000 employees are committed to better energy that is safer, more affordable, cleaner and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 120 countries, TotalEnergies ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner. The US Government is engineering a major transformation of the US economy with ambitious goals to cut GHG emissions in half by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

 

What We Provide

TotalEnergies offers a robust comprehensive benefits package available to employees on the first day of hire. These benefits include but are not limited to generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, pension plan, life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy and more.

 

TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

 

TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

 

International Consideration

TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

Activities

We are seeking to hire a Sr. Environmental Engineer/Engineering Advisor at the La Porte, Plant in La Porte, Texas. The Engineering Advisor level will be determined based on the competencies and experience of the selected candidate.  This role is responsible for planning and performing activities related to plant air issues. This includes regulatory review, compliance assurance and data/document management. Serves as the Plant Specialist on environmental air quality regulations and compliance. Assist the Group Leader- Environmental with water and waste issues as needed.

  1. Evaluate proposed and final regulations to assess and plan for their impact to the La Porte Plant and the La Porte Tech Center. Assist Baystar Joint Venture.
  2. Prepare and oversee the preparation of documents necessary for the authorization of emissions (permits, amendments, and permit by rules).  
  3. Coordinate public comment period requirements for NSR and Title V Permits.
  4. Develop and conduct compliance assurance reviews using a compliance module to support Title V compliance certification. 
  5. Develop and implement enhancements to emissions calculations for agency and corporate reports (i.e., TRI, AEI, STEERS, Special SIP Emissions Inventories, etc.). 
  6. Prepare and submit regulatory compliance reports (i.e., Title V Semi-Annual Deviation Report, Title V Annual Compliance Certification, NSPS Subpart DDD Semi-Annual Report, Annual NOx & HRVOC Certifications) and maintain accurate records and documentation.
  7. Develop/conduct environmental training as required. Provide written guidance to operations, maintenance and administration to ensure that environmental requirements are communicated. 
  8. Develop and implement management systems to improve the environmental performance of the La Porte Plant and La Porte Tech Center. 
  9. Report all emission events and maintenance, start-up, shutdown activities to TCEQ via web-based computer system (STEERS) as required.
  10.  Initiate investigations into root cause of emission events and maintenance, start-up, shutdown activity to be used as affirmative defense in demonstrating compliance.  
  11. Respond to Regulatory Agencies’ (i.e., TCEQ, Harris County, and EPA) inquiries including onsite investigations and preparation of documents in response to request. 
  12. Coordinate required emissions performance test and calibration test with vendors. 
  13. Perform environmental impact assessments, site inspections, and audits to identify potential areas of improvement.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry or closely related technical field
  • 5+ years of plant environmental experience required. 15+ years of plant environmental experience preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of state and federal air permitting regulations and requirements

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.
  • This is a straight day position – generally Monday through Friday with possible weekend work depending on shift schedules, maintenance and plant needs.
  • Internal contacts include managers, supervisors and hourly staff internal and external to the site. 
  • Position requires good inter-departmental working relationships to ensure site, RPA and regulatory requirements are met for current and future operations.
  • External contacts include other RPA personnel, regulatory agencies, government officials, industry work groups, consultants.
  • Interaction with and oversight of vendors is required to ensure work is done accurately and within budget.
  • This position requires travel to other RPA locations, internal meetings, meetings with regulatory agencies and other meetings as required.
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