Occidental

Environmental Engineer

LocationPasadena, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people.

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda – key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem's market position is among the top three producers in the United States for the principal products it manufactures and markets. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities. We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Environmental Engineer within our Manufacturing facility located in Pasadena, TX.


Essential Job Duties:

Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority.
Develop and implement water and solid waste programs to comply with federal, state and local environmental regulations, permit requirements, internal policies and standards at two PVC resin manufacturing facilities.
Identify plant environmental issues and provide management direction to departments as necessary to correct deficiencies
Prepare reports associated with environmental performance (e.g., DMR, emissions, spills, etc.).
Assist facilities with wastewater and solid waste monitoring, sampling and testing programs and activities as needed to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements and permit limitations.
Participate in audits and other regulatory compliance assurance activities.
Coordinate plant inspection programs to ensure compliance with TCEQ, EPA and corporate standards.
Assess impact of newly issued or revised regulations and recommend procedure modifications as appropriate.
Review environmental impacts of capital construction projects.
Provide oversight on engineering projects to satisfy environmental, health and safety objectives.
Prepare environmental permit applications and negotiate permit conditions with regulators.
This role supports both the OxyChem Pasadena PVC and Deer Park PVC locations.


Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (Chemical, Environmental, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science or equivalent) with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
Working knowledge of environmental laws and regulations, such as EPA and TCEQ.
High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read, write and speak in English.
Excellent interpersonal skills include the ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
Must have a valid driver’s license


Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator.
Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

Recruitment Fraud

It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.

Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:

• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees

• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or

• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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