Safety First Group
Senior Environmental Engineer — Air & Water Compliance (Freeport, TX)
Safety First Group, Goleta, California, us, 93116
Overview
Senior Environmental Engineer — Air & Water and Waste Compliance (Freeport, TX). On-site role with Title V–permitted industrial recycling facility handling spent hydroprocessing catalysts (cobalt, nickel, molybdenum, vanadium) through pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical operations.
About the Role We’re hiring a seasoned
Environmental Engineer
to lead air and water programs for a
Title V–permitted
facility. You’ll be the site’s point person for permitting, monitoring, reporting, inspections, agency interface, and continuous improvement across
TCEQ
and
EPA
programs. Experience with
waste-stream management and catalyst recycling
is a strong plus.
Regulatory Scope You’ll Own
Air (CAA/Title V, NSR/PSD, NSPS, NESHAP/MACT)
— operating permit stewardship, compliance certification, semiannual monitoring reports, deviation tracking, emissions inventory/AERR, GHG reporting, testing/monitoring (CEMS/PEMS as applicable).
Water (CWA/TPDES)
— stormwater/wastewater permits (MSGP TXR050000 or individual), SWPPP, sampling plans, DMRs/eDMR/NetDMR, BMPs, and industrial pretreatment where applicable.
Waste (RCRA)
— generator status management; waste determinations, profiling, manifests, biennial reporting; special focus on
spent hydrotreating (K171) / hydrorefining (K172) catalysts
and related by-products.
EPCRA/Spill Planning
— Tier II (§312), TRI (§313), SPCC (as applicable); LEPC coordination.
Transportation
— DOT/PHMSA hazmat requirements for incoming/outgoing wastes/recyclables.
Texas systems
—
STEERS , ePermits, eLICENSING, and TCEQ reporting workflows.
What You’ll Do (Core Job Responsibilities) Air Compliance
Maintain/renew
Title V
permit; manage revisions, NSR/PSD authorizations, and PBRs.
Prepare semiannual monitoring reports, annual compliance certifications, deviation/affirmation reports, and
emissions inventory/AERR ; manage
GHG
and
TRI
filings.
Oversee stack testing and monitoring (e.g., CEMS/PEMS/fenceline where present); supervise O&M for PM/acid gas controls (e.g., baghouse/scrubber) and upset/malfunction notifications.
Water/Stormwater/Wastewater
Administer
TPDES
coverage (MSGP TXR050000 or individual permits); keep
SWPPP
current; lead sampling/analytical plans; submit
DMRs
via
NetDMR .
Coordinate industrial pretreatment requirements (slug control, surcharges) with local POTW if applicable.
Waste & Recycling Streams
Execute
RCRA
waste determinations/profile management; maintain cradle-to-grave manifest control and biennial reporting for hazardous and non-hazardous streams.
Oversee
spent catalyst
receiving/transfer/secure storage; align lab analytics with permit/QA requirements; drive waste minimization and beneficial-reuse opportunities. (Site operations typically include enclosed material handling, pneumatic transfer to silos, and particulate capture systems—your role ensures these controls remain compliant and optimized.)
Materials Handling & Reporting Systems
Maintain auditable trails for manifests and load tracking; reconcile throughput and metals accounting with laboratory results per
EPA
method/permit requirements.
File EPCRA
Tier II
and
TRI ; coordinate with
LEPC /local responders.
Inspections, Audits & Training
Lead inspection readiness; manage responses to information requests and NOVs.
Conduct internal audits/RCAs; implement CAPAs and train operations/maintenance on permit limits, LDAR/air standards, sampling, and recordkeeping.
Agency & Stakeholder Interface
Serve as primary contact with
TCEQ ,
EPA , and local authorities; coordinate technical consultants and labs; represent the site during hearings or public meetings as needed. (Texas Title V and RCRA permitting familiarity expected.)
Who You Are
10+ years
in environmental engineering/compliance for complex industrial operations (refining, petrochemical, terminals, metals recycling, or similar).
Degree preferred
(B.S.+ in Environmental, Chemical, or related Engineering).
Proven command of
CAA Title V/NSR ,
CWA/TPDES ,
RCRA (incl. K171/K172) ,
EPCRA Tier II/TRI , and Texas reporting via
STEERS / ePermits .
Nice-to-have: spent-catalyst recycling programs; pyromet/hydromet operations; dispersion modeling; LDAR leadership; data tools (Power BI/SQL).
Work Conditions & Travel
On-site role with field time around materials handling/transfer systems, storage silos, and process units; occasional vendor/agency travel.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary:
Competitive; commensurate with experience.
Incentives:
Bonus eligible (optional).
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability, PTO/holidays,
401(k)
match (as applicable).
Employment Requirements (Texas)
Employment type:
Full-time,
FLSA Exempt .
Work authorization:
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (I-9 verification).
Driving/MVR:
Valid driver’s license; insurable MVR (as applicable).
Screenings:
Pre-employment background and drug/alcohol screening per policy.
At-Will:
Employment is
at-will , consistent with Texas law.
Job Responsibilities
Own
Title V
permit compliance: renewals, revisions, semiannual monitoring reports, annual certifications, deviations, emissions inventory/AERR,
GHG / TRI .
Manage
TPDES
stormwater/wastewater permits (MSGP TXR050000 or individual),
SWPPP , sampling, and
DMRs/NetDMR .
Lead
RCRA
waste program: determinations, profiling, manifests, biennial reporting; special focus on
K171/K172
spent catalysts.
Oversee enclosed materials handling (pneumatic transfer/silos), particulate capture systems, and compliance monitoring/testing.
Maintain auditable materials/throughput tracking; reconcile lab analytics to permits and reporting.
Coordinate DOT/PHMSA hazmat requirements for incoming/outgoing waste/recyclables.
Lead inspections, agency communications, and CAPA programs; train operations/maintenance on permit limits, LDAR/air standards, sampling, and recordkeeping.
Senior Environmental Engineer — Air & Water and Waste Compliance (Freeport, TX) — on-site role with Title V–permitted operations and catalyst recycling experience is preferred.
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About the Role We’re hiring a seasoned
Environmental Engineer
to lead air and water programs for a
Title V–permitted
facility. You’ll be the site’s point person for permitting, monitoring, reporting, inspections, agency interface, and continuous improvement across
TCEQ
and
EPA
programs. Experience with
waste-stream management and catalyst recycling
is a strong plus.
Regulatory Scope You’ll Own
Air (CAA/Title V, NSR/PSD, NSPS, NESHAP/MACT)
— operating permit stewardship, compliance certification, semiannual monitoring reports, deviation tracking, emissions inventory/AERR, GHG reporting, testing/monitoring (CEMS/PEMS as applicable).
Water (CWA/TPDES)
— stormwater/wastewater permits (MSGP TXR050000 or individual), SWPPP, sampling plans, DMRs/eDMR/NetDMR, BMPs, and industrial pretreatment where applicable.
Waste (RCRA)
— generator status management; waste determinations, profiling, manifests, biennial reporting; special focus on
spent hydrotreating (K171) / hydrorefining (K172) catalysts
and related by-products.
EPCRA/Spill Planning
— Tier II (§312), TRI (§313), SPCC (as applicable); LEPC coordination.
Transportation
— DOT/PHMSA hazmat requirements for incoming/outgoing wastes/recyclables.
Texas systems
—
STEERS , ePermits, eLICENSING, and TCEQ reporting workflows.
What You’ll Do (Core Job Responsibilities) Air Compliance
Maintain/renew
Title V
permit; manage revisions, NSR/PSD authorizations, and PBRs.
Prepare semiannual monitoring reports, annual compliance certifications, deviation/affirmation reports, and
emissions inventory/AERR ; manage
GHG
and
TRI
filings.
Oversee stack testing and monitoring (e.g., CEMS/PEMS/fenceline where present); supervise O&M for PM/acid gas controls (e.g., baghouse/scrubber) and upset/malfunction notifications.
Water/Stormwater/Wastewater
Administer
TPDES
coverage (MSGP TXR050000 or individual permits); keep
SWPPP
current; lead sampling/analytical plans; submit
DMRs
via
NetDMR .
Coordinate industrial pretreatment requirements (slug control, surcharges) with local POTW if applicable.
Waste & Recycling Streams
Execute
RCRA
waste determinations/profile management; maintain cradle-to-grave manifest control and biennial reporting for hazardous and non-hazardous streams.
Oversee
spent catalyst
receiving/transfer/secure storage; align lab analytics with permit/QA requirements; drive waste minimization and beneficial-reuse opportunities. (Site operations typically include enclosed material handling, pneumatic transfer to silos, and particulate capture systems—your role ensures these controls remain compliant and optimized.)
Materials Handling & Reporting Systems
Maintain auditable trails for manifests and load tracking; reconcile throughput and metals accounting with laboratory results per
EPA
method/permit requirements.
File EPCRA
Tier II
and
TRI ; coordinate with
LEPC /local responders.
Inspections, Audits & Training
Lead inspection readiness; manage responses to information requests and NOVs.
Conduct internal audits/RCAs; implement CAPAs and train operations/maintenance on permit limits, LDAR/air standards, sampling, and recordkeeping.
Agency & Stakeholder Interface
Serve as primary contact with
TCEQ ,
EPA , and local authorities; coordinate technical consultants and labs; represent the site during hearings or public meetings as needed. (Texas Title V and RCRA permitting familiarity expected.)
Who You Are
10+ years
in environmental engineering/compliance for complex industrial operations (refining, petrochemical, terminals, metals recycling, or similar).
Degree preferred
(B.S.+ in Environmental, Chemical, or related Engineering).
Proven command of
CAA Title V/NSR ,
CWA/TPDES ,
RCRA (incl. K171/K172) ,
EPCRA Tier II/TRI , and Texas reporting via
STEERS / ePermits .
Nice-to-have: spent-catalyst recycling programs; pyromet/hydromet operations; dispersion modeling; LDAR leadership; data tools (Power BI/SQL).
Work Conditions & Travel
On-site role with field time around materials handling/transfer systems, storage silos, and process units; occasional vendor/agency travel.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary:
Competitive; commensurate with experience.
Incentives:
Bonus eligible (optional).
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability, PTO/holidays,
401(k)
match (as applicable).
Employment Requirements (Texas)
Employment type:
Full-time,
FLSA Exempt .
Work authorization:
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (I-9 verification).
Driving/MVR:
Valid driver’s license; insurable MVR (as applicable).
Screenings:
Pre-employment background and drug/alcohol screening per policy.
At-Will:
Employment is
at-will , consistent with Texas law.
Job Responsibilities
Own
Title V
permit compliance: renewals, revisions, semiannual monitoring reports, annual certifications, deviations, emissions inventory/AERR,
GHG / TRI .
Manage
TPDES
stormwater/wastewater permits (MSGP TXR050000 or individual),
SWPPP , sampling, and
DMRs/NetDMR .
Lead
RCRA
waste program: determinations, profiling, manifests, biennial reporting; special focus on
K171/K172
spent catalysts.
Oversee enclosed materials handling (pneumatic transfer/silos), particulate capture systems, and compliance monitoring/testing.
Maintain auditable materials/throughput tracking; reconcile lab analytics to permits and reporting.
Coordinate DOT/PHMSA hazmat requirements for incoming/outgoing waste/recyclables.
Lead inspections, agency communications, and CAPA programs; train operations/maintenance on permit limits, LDAR/air standards, sampling, and recordkeeping.
Senior Environmental Engineer — Air & Water and Waste Compliance (Freeport, TX) — on-site role with Title V–permitted operations and catalyst recycling experience is preferred.
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