The Bergaila Companies

Environmental Specialist

LocationOdessa, TX
Job TypeContract
Salary$86,000-$86,000

About This Job


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Opportunity Snapshot:

Compensation: $43/hour
Location: Odessa, TX
Assignment Duration: 6 months+
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours +
Benefits: Comprehensive with 401K, holidays and PTO


Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science or related field. Advanced degree a plus
3 years of relevant environmental compliance experience and knowledge in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience applying environmental regulations (ex. RCRA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act) and working with environmental regulatory agencies (ex. EPA, TCEQ)
Immigration sponsorship not offered for this role
Strong MS Office skills in Excel, Access, PowerPoint. Good working knowledge of SAP. Experience working in SAP a plus
Experience in environmental practices in a chemical manufacturing and distribution setting
Experience working at NSR or Title V chemical plant
Experience managing stormwater permits, SPCC, and large quantity generator (LQG) sites
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to deal with various levels of employees, management, vendors, and customers
Strong organizational skills, with an ability to be flexible in a dynamic work environment
CHMM certification is a plus
Ability to multi-task needed. Must be able to work independently with minimal work direction
Excellent organizational and time management skills. Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills


Responsibilities:

Position will require occasional weekend /evening call-out in the event on an emergency.
Drive Goal Zero culture and initiatives
Ensure that plant procedures and programs comply with TCEQ and EPA environmental regulations
Oversee permitting activities for the following: PBRs to authorize emissions, NSR Permits to authorize emissions when PBRs cannot be utilized, and changes to control devices through Pollution Control Project Standard Permits. Quarterly raw material authorizations through Permit by Rule (PBRs) or NSR Permits
Assist the plant with monitoring, sampling, waste shipment tracking and testing programs as needed and to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements and environmental permit limitations
Create monthly and annual reports such as monthly throughputs for compliance to NSR, Tier II, Annual Waste Summary, Toxic Release Inventory Pollution Prevention, and Texas Water Development Board
Update as needed Risk Management Plan (RMP), Spill Pollution, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SW3P)
Coordinate regulatory inspections and regulatory reporting with agencies. Interpret regulations and identify sound solutions across air, waste and water medias
Support the Plant as the environmental expert during third party audits, such as: CXCAP, ISO45001, TCEQ, and EPA
Lead environmental improvement and waste reduction projects to help meet company sustainability goals. Serves as an environmental resource to field and operations personnel, process engineers, pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs) and Incident investigations
Leads or participates in the investigation of near misses, environmental spills and incidents that did or could have resulted in an injury or a release of material to the environment. Work with team to develop Root Cause Analysis (I.e., TapRoot, 5-Why)
Participates and/or coordinates PSM and RMP program activities including MOC/PSSR meetings, creating and updating operating procedures, and PSM / DHA assessments (What If, HAZOP, etc.) for covered processes
Participate in Management of Change process and implementation
Active participation in TPM. 5S Assessment / Audits. Participate in Plant safety / ISO audits and ensure compliance
Execute Continuous Improvement and savings initiatives
Partners with employees, management and Front Line Leadership
Implement and maintain company HSE documents adhering to local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations+-
Requires the ability to exercise independent judgment and employ basic reasoning skills



The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.


Client Overview:

Our Client represents over a century of expertise, with 6,600 global team members who deliver forward-thinking innovations, unmatched global supply chain capability, and market-shaping solutions in reservoir, drilling, production, midstream, and water applications. Their world-class safety culture fuels their purpose to improve lives through their commitment to deliver globally sustainable operations.

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