Environmental Technician
 INVISTA | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Texas, Victoria | |
 Dec 18, 2024 | |
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The INVISTA Victoria Site Environmental Team has established four Environmental Technician roles that will support the site with field inspections, periodic monitoring and observations associated with permit and regulatory requirements, maintenance of monitoring equipment, routine sampling and coordination of field testing, data management, release/emission event investigation and report/recordkeeping support, environmental governance activities, supporting environmental program owners, training, Title V reasonable inquiry, and regulatory reporting (including deviation reporting support).
The Environmental Technician will work with the Environmental Program Owners and Operations to identify associated environmental inspection, observation, and sampling requirements and oversee or where appropriate complete the inspections and sampling. Additional responsibilities may include performing reasonable inquiries related to preparation of routine regulatory reports; maintaining agency approvals/permits; development and maintenance of site procedures and compliance and reporting tools; development, maintenance, and implementation of operator training that establishes a detailed understanding of the compliance requirements associated with environmental programs; project reviews to determine environmental requirements; environmental team lead for turnaround planning and internal audits, and other responsibilities as necessary. This role will report to the Environmental Field Services Leader at the Victoria Site. What You Will Do * Interact with Operations and other site personnel to foster a culture of compliance and promote a relationship of collaboration and teamwork with the Environmental team. * Perform tasks and reviews to ensure compliance with federal (EPA) and state (TCEQ) environmental program requirements, including required audio, visual, and olfactory inspections, visible emission observations, and field reviews for maintaining compliance with permits and regulations. * Operate, maintain, and utilize field equipment to perform sampling and monitoring activities. * Participate in response efforts for environmental events and work collaboratively as part of a team. * Ensure program requirements are understood and sustainable through integrated compliance systems and training programs. * Perform periodic self-assessments and participate in audits to verify compliance and system effectiveness. * Engage in problem solving activities. Communicate findings from inspections to Operations and Maintenance personnel. Utilize work order management systems and other tools to track and schedule work activities. * Collaborate with other Environmental Team members to complete governance activities (including management of metrics), periodic review of compliance records, and Title V reasonable inquiry and reporting. * Oversee work performed by contractors and consultants. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * High School Diploma, GED, or higher * Experience in an industrial/manufacturing/construction/municipal setting performing field-related activities * Computer experience to include Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint * Must have and maintain a valid driver's license What Will Put You Ahead * Associates degree or higher in science, technology, computer science, etc. * Experience performing environmental inspections, audits, records review, event response * Experience at a petrochemical or refinery in operations or maintenance Physical Considerations * This role is subject to a pre-hire physical abilities test. * Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). * Must be able to work on job sites in the field for extended periods of time. * Must be able to climb stairs in operating unit and walk significant distances. At times, will be required to carry equipment weighing up to 20 lbs. * Ability to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions for various periods of time. * Must be willing to work days in excess of 8 hours, nights, and weekends and periodically take calls during non-working hours. May participate in a rotating on-call schedule. This role is subject to a pre-hire physical abilities test. This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship. This role is subject to the Transportation Workers Identification Credentialing (TWIC) rule and requires the successful candidate to obtain a TWIC identification badge, allowing for unescorted access to the facility within a specific time period. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here. Who We Are As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, airbags, food packaging, and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [2] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [3] here for additional information. #LI-JL1 References Visible links 1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf | |