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Environmental Engineer
INEOS Olefins and Polymers USA
Job title
$102,549 - $152,787 commensurate with experience
Location
Chocolate Bayou Works Alvin, TX (CBW)
Organizational context
and job purpose
The Olefins & Polymers USA division of INEOS is one of the largest producers of olefins and polyolefins in North America. From its manufacturing locations at Chocolate Bayou and the Battleground Manufacturing Complex, it is a merchant marketer of butadiene, ethylene, polypropylene and high-density polyethylene with annual revenue of over $4b.
The Chocolate Bayou Site is located in Southeastern Texas about 40 miles South of Houston and consists of two Olefins units that produce approximately 4.0bn pounds/year of ethylene, 2 Polypropylene units that produce approximately 1.0bn pounds/year of polypropylene, and the Light Ends storage & transfer facilities at Stratton Ridge.
There is a need for an
Environmental Engineer
at the CBW. The position is responsible for waste and water regulatory compliance management at the CBW facility. The role will manage and improve the overall site waste, drinking water, and wastewater compliance and permitting programs, provide regulatory guidance, and enhance the environmental excellence culture at the site. Responsibilities include ensuring permit applications and environmental reporting are completed in a timely manner while accuracy is maintained. The position involves considerable interaction with the CBW Operations, Maintenance and Utilities personnel. The position also works with staff at our neighbouring INEOS Oligomers facility and serves as a liaison with State and Federal environmental regulatory agencies as well as intra-company environmental technical groups. Responsibilities AND Accountabilities Accountability 1 All INEOS employees The position is accountable for understanding and putting into practice the INEOS 20 Principles. Champion the INEOS 20 Principles Apply them to all SHE goals and work processes. Accountability 2: Water & Wastewater Management The site maintains a TPDES permit for industrial wastewater, MSGP for rail operations and a PWS-NTNC permit (public water system, non-transient/non-community) for potable water use. The following responsibilities are: Prepare permit applications and/or amend existing permits to allow for improvements at the CBW facility as regulations require. Permit applications include:
Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit, Multi-Sector General Permit-MSGP (Transload) PWS-NT/NC permit for Brazoria County Groundwater District
Conduct or provide oversight for all sampling, reporting and recordkeeping requirements for site water permits. Accountability 3: Waste Management The site is a registered large quantity generator (LQG). The following responsibilities are: Manage/oversee site waste contractor daily activities, ensuring proper management and disposal of all site waste, including verification/ approval of waste-related invoices. Maintain and update site Waste NOR, performing waste sampling, characterizing new waste streams and completing the site annual waste summary report. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) compliance for the sites closed landfill, including coordination of groundwater monitoring and reporting Provide technical & regulatory guidance to Operations/ Maintenance for spill response efforts, as needed Participate on the Operations Clean Sweep Team and assist facility with the goal of zero discharge of plastic pellets and flake Accountability 4 - General The positions primary responsibility is for compliance with CBW water and waste regulatory program requirements. General responsibilities are: Develop and implement environmental systems for ensuring and documenting compliance with EPA and TCEQ environmental permits and regulations. Provide guidance to Operations, Maintenance/Utilities, and other site groups to implement environmental systems Provide environmental guidance with respect to waste/ water media for turnaround and construction project planning Provide pre-commissioning and start-up assistance to Operations for capital projects Participate in audits both on and offsite and address environmental inquiries as needed to ensure facilities utilized by INEOS O&P USA comply with relevant environmental laws, regulations, and permits. Provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to ensure compliance with both regulatory and INEOS initiatives Coordinate training of plant personnel in environmental areas in close cooperation with the Training Coordinator Anticipate problems involving compliance and develop appropriate solutions to address the issues Review Operations, Maintenance/Utilities, and Laboratory work processes/procedures for environmental compliance Provide water and waste management support to Operations and Maintenance for environmental control equipment and systems Investigate water/ waste permit excursions and submit necessary reports with the applicable agencies. Determine root cause and recommend corrective action. Communicate effectively and respectfully with TCEQ and EPA during investigations, audits and permitting negotiations Review new chemical approvals brought on site for waste, water, and Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) impacts Compile and report, per Tier II program Compile and report, per TRI program Manage ongoing requirements for site Underground Storage Tanks (UST) program Manage Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan Participate in PHA/HAZOP reviews as needed as water/ waste subject matter expert for the site Review & maintain all water and waste related SOPs / procedures Skills & Knowledge Required Education Bachelors degree in science or engineering/technical discipline Advanced degree(s) may be considered for relevant experience Experience Minimum of 3+ years of in-plant experience Background in permitting, compliance and reporting for water and/or waste related programs in petrochemical or refinery industry. Preferred Qualifications Olefins and/or Polymers manufacturing experience is beneficial. RCRA 24-hour training / 8-hour refresher training DOT Hazmat trained Class D water operator license Key Skills & Knowledge Strong initiative to solve problems and make timely and effective decisions. Proficient use of computer applications and databases allowing position to implement or improve environmental programs. Strong technical written and oral communication skills needed to interact effectively with regulatory agencies, community and plant operations personnel and leadership. Strong interpersonal skills needed for teambuilding and networking to influence others. Self-directed and self-motivated team player. Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance.On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers. Note: This job posting may link to an external site where you can continue with your application. Job Details
Location Alvin, United States Discipline Safety Type Full-time Business INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA Posted 09 September 2025 Requisition ID REQ-2491
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Environmental Engineer
at the CBW. The position is responsible for waste and water regulatory compliance management at the CBW facility. The role will manage and improve the overall site waste, drinking water, and wastewater compliance and permitting programs, provide regulatory guidance, and enhance the environmental excellence culture at the site. Responsibilities include ensuring permit applications and environmental reporting are completed in a timely manner while accuracy is maintained. The position involves considerable interaction with the CBW Operations, Maintenance and Utilities personnel. The position also works with staff at our neighbouring INEOS Oligomers facility and serves as a liaison with State and Federal environmental regulatory agencies as well as intra-company environmental technical groups. Responsibilities AND Accountabilities Accountability 1 All INEOS employees The position is accountable for understanding and putting into practice the INEOS 20 Principles. Champion the INEOS 20 Principles Apply them to all SHE goals and work processes. Accountability 2: Water & Wastewater Management The site maintains a TPDES permit for industrial wastewater, MSGP for rail operations and a PWS-NTNC permit (public water system, non-transient/non-community) for potable water use. The following responsibilities are: Prepare permit applications and/or amend existing permits to allow for improvements at the CBW facility as regulations require. Permit applications include:
Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit, Multi-Sector General Permit-MSGP (Transload) PWS-NT/NC permit for Brazoria County Groundwater District
Conduct or provide oversight for all sampling, reporting and recordkeeping requirements for site water permits. Accountability 3: Waste Management The site is a registered large quantity generator (LQG). The following responsibilities are: Manage/oversee site waste contractor daily activities, ensuring proper management and disposal of all site waste, including verification/ approval of waste-related invoices. Maintain and update site Waste NOR, performing waste sampling, characterizing new waste streams and completing the site annual waste summary report. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) compliance for the sites closed landfill, including coordination of groundwater monitoring and reporting Provide technical & regulatory guidance to Operations/ Maintenance for spill response efforts, as needed Participate on the Operations Clean Sweep Team and assist facility with the goal of zero discharge of plastic pellets and flake Accountability 4 - General The positions primary responsibility is for compliance with CBW water and waste regulatory program requirements. General responsibilities are: Develop and implement environmental systems for ensuring and documenting compliance with EPA and TCEQ environmental permits and regulations. Provide guidance to Operations, Maintenance/Utilities, and other site groups to implement environmental systems Provide environmental guidance with respect to waste/ water media for turnaround and construction project planning Provide pre-commissioning and start-up assistance to Operations for capital projects Participate in audits both on and offsite and address environmental inquiries as needed to ensure facilities utilized by INEOS O&P USA comply with relevant environmental laws, regulations, and permits. Provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to ensure compliance with both regulatory and INEOS initiatives Coordinate training of plant personnel in environmental areas in close cooperation with the Training Coordinator Anticipate problems involving compliance and develop appropriate solutions to address the issues Review Operations, Maintenance/Utilities, and Laboratory work processes/procedures for environmental compliance Provide water and waste management support to Operations and Maintenance for environmental control equipment and systems Investigate water/ waste permit excursions and submit necessary reports with the applicable agencies. Determine root cause and recommend corrective action. Communicate effectively and respectfully with TCEQ and EPA during investigations, audits and permitting negotiations Review new chemical approvals brought on site for waste, water, and Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) impacts Compile and report, per Tier II program Compile and report, per TRI program Manage ongoing requirements for site Underground Storage Tanks (UST) program Manage Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan Participate in PHA/HAZOP reviews as needed as water/ waste subject matter expert for the site Review & maintain all water and waste related SOPs / procedures Skills & Knowledge Required Education Bachelors degree in science or engineering/technical discipline Advanced degree(s) may be considered for relevant experience Experience Minimum of 3+ years of in-plant experience Background in permitting, compliance and reporting for water and/or waste related programs in petrochemical or refinery industry. Preferred Qualifications Olefins and/or Polymers manufacturing experience is beneficial. RCRA 24-hour training / 8-hour refresher training DOT Hazmat trained Class D water operator license Key Skills & Knowledge Strong initiative to solve problems and make timely and effective decisions. Proficient use of computer applications and databases allowing position to implement or improve environmental programs. Strong technical written and oral communication skills needed to interact effectively with regulatory agencies, community and plant operations personnel and leadership. Strong interpersonal skills needed for teambuilding and networking to influence others. Self-directed and self-motivated team player. Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance.On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers. Note: This job posting may link to an external site where you can continue with your application. Job Details
Location Alvin, United States Discipline Safety Type Full-time Business INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA Posted 09 September 2025 Requisition ID REQ-2491
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