Environmental Engineer

Description Flint Hills Resources is a leading refining and chemicals company, producing fuels, building block chemicals, asphalt and base oils for lubricants. The company, based in Wichita, Kan., has expanded its operations through capital projects and acquisitions worth more than $4.6 billion since 2002.

Flint Hills Resources employs about 3,500 people who are focused on creating value for customers and society. This workforce includes plant operators, accountants, marketers, environmental, health and safety professionals and engineers, among other career types, who work in a variety of settings: corporate headquarters, terminals, refineries, chemical plants or sales offices. The company owns refineries and chemical plants in Alaska, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Texas. In addition, the company owns and operates fuel and/or asphalt terminals in Alaska, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. In addition to sales offices in North America, the company has a sales presence in Switzerland, Hong Kong and Belgium to serve global customers.

We are seeking entrepreneurial, action-oriented employees with innovative ideas; an intense desire to learn, improve and grow; unfailing commitment to environmental responsibility and safety; and a strong sense of community. Flint Hills Resources needs principled individuals of exceptional talent to fill positions in its facilities nationwide. Our Market-Based Management business philosophy creates an environment that inspires employees to contribute knowledge and ideas, allowing them to flourish and feel rewarded. Currently, Flint Hills Resources is filling positions in the area of Terminal Automation.
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As Environmental Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting compliance for FHR fuels terminal facilities primarily in Texas with secondary support to terminals in the Upper Midwest with the following Environmental programs :

Air Permit Compliance, including annual emissions inventories, NESHAP, NSPS compliance, and managing permitting for new/modified sources;

Compliance with state-specific above ground storage tank regulations;

Waste Management Compliance, including coordinating hazardous waste management activities, waste analysis and profiling, coordinating disposal, annual reports and waste minimization activities;

Stormwater and Wastewater Compliance, including managing permitted discharges, coordinating sampling and analysis, submittal of DMRs, and continuous improvement of facility SWPPP documents;

EPCRA/CERCLA Compliance, including management of new chemical reporting, annual Tier Two Reporting, and annual Toxic Chemical Release (TRI Form R) reporting;

Emergency Response Compliance, including managing/updating plans in compliance Federal SPCC, FRP, RCRA, and participating in emergency response drills, and 24-hour on-call availability for significant incidents.

Additional responsibilities include:

Pro-actively develop trusting relationships with regulatory agencies as appropriate.

Perform self-assessment audits to verify compliance and system effectiveness.

Participate in environmental reviews as part of the Management of Change process.

Participate in development and implementation of an effective environmental training program.

Preparing or overseeing preparation of all required agency reports and certifications and ensure they are completed accurately and timely.

Requirements Work Experience/Skills Required: 

Strong attention to detail and excellent communication, analytical, customer service, and organizational skills. 

Strong presentation and training ability. 

5+ years experience dealing with multimedia environmental compliance matters. 

Preferred skills: 

Petroleum & asphalt industry experience. 

Terminal operations experience. 

Familiarity and experience with air quality compliance. 

Education Required: 

Bachelors of Science in Environmental Sciences, Chemical or Civil Engineering, or related disciplines.

Other Considerations: Must be willing to travel 25 - 35% of the time.

Compensation/Benefits
Competitive wages and benefits packages commensurate with experience. For additional benefit information, go to www.kochcareers.com/default.asp?Section=Benefits .

We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Drug test are required, unless prohibited by state law