HSEQ Specialist

Headquartered in Houston Texas BWC Terminals is a premier provider of bulk liquid storage and logistics services to refiners manufacturers and distributors of bulk liquids in North America. The Company consists of 22 sites with over twenty million barrels of storage capacity. The BWC Terminals facilities are equipped to store a wide range of petroleum chemical renewables and agricultural products. Additional information about BWC Terminals is available at .

JOB OVERVIEW

Responsible for the planning development implementation and coordination of health safety environmental security systems and (as applicable for the site) quality assurance systems designed to eliminate non-conformance and ensure continual improvements within BWC Terminals (The Company). Manages programs to ensure timely regulatory compliance business alignment HSSE objectives and customer satisfaction are met while maintaining cost effectiveness. Responsible for managing all air quality permitting work by preparing and submitting all necessary new permit applications. Provide leadership and coaching to employees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Below is a list of essential duties of this position.

• Oversee the implementation of assigned HSSE programs including the implementation of those policies procedures and methods designed to drive the HSSE culture.
• As applicable for the site oversee the implementation of a quality management system ensuring the customer receives best-in-class service which meet the customers needs and service requirements.
• Develop and implement audit criteria and procedures conduct audits and report findings and actions. Perform environmental compliance audits and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal state and local regulations.
• Stay abreast of technologies in the industry and stay current with new regulations and trends.
• Perform technical and administrative functions (planning organizing interpreting coordinating and executing group or project assignments).
• Liaise with individuals and units within or outside the department or project structures.
• Provide technical and general supervision and mentoring/development to all direct reports.
• Ensure employees are in compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as external regulatory requirements.
• Conduct air quality analyses assess regulatory compliance and perform regulatory evaluations.
• Develop complete and accurate air quality permits for Title V PSD and New Source Review compliance. Interact with local regulators to steward permit application review and issuance.
• Maintain knowledge of all environmental areas impacting operations including air emissions waste and storm water solid and hazardous waste management pollution prevention emergency planning and response ground water protection and hazardous chemical use as it relates to environmental management
• Evaluate air pollution control technologies including the technical and economic feasibility of air pollution control equipment.
• Compile and submit air and water monitoring hazardous waste and other environmental reports
• Conduct permit renewal and modification activities as required
• Prepare and submit air permit applications and modification packages
• Interacts and communicates with clients and co-workers in a professional and appropriate manner and responds to and gives feedback in a respectful and positive manner.
• Takes the initiative to identify problems uses judgment to find appropriate solutions and follows through on resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Supports team efforts actively works to generate respect and enthusiasm cooperates with others and actively learns from other team members.
• Reports to work on time prepared to perform the duties of the position and willing to perform the duties as workload necessitates.
• Employees shall comply with applicable regulatory and company health safety environmental and security requirements. The Employee is expected to complete required training in a timely manner; perform duties in a safe and environmentally sound manner; and immediately report injuries/illnesses environmental spills/releases and any unsafe acts or conditions to supervision in support of continual improvement of The Companys health safety environmental and security performance.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform the duties of this position successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below outline the knowledge skills abilities and competencies that are required in this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• B.S. Degree in Business Administration Environmental Safety or related Natural or Health Science degree. Experience can substitute for a degree.
• Minimum ten years experience in the terminal industry or chemical/heavy manufacturing
• 5 years of progressive air quality permitting/compliance experience in the oil & gas industry in addition to 5 years experience with applying and filing for air permits.
• Knowledge of all state air regulations and permitting programs
• Familiarity with MACT NSPS and NESHAP Regulations
• Experience working with hazardous and flammable products
• Ability and experience in managing staff
• Knowledge of and experience in the bulk liquid storage industry and HSSE body of knowledge
• Ability to read analyze and interpret technical documents general business and professional journals governmental regulations financial reports and legal documents
• Ability to apply applicable policies procedures and laws/regulations to operations to find creative and effective solutions
• Ability to effectively present information communicate with and respond to questions and complaints from co-workers management and customers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Knowledge of pertinent laws codes and regulations (OSHA SARA RCRA CAA USCG etc.)
• Ability to write reports/documents
• Ability to interact with others in a professional and appropriate demeanor work effectively with a diverse group of individuals and maintain effective working relationships with staff and customers
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently with general direction from supervisor
• Capable of reporting to work on time prepared to perform duties of the position and willingness to perform duties as workload necessitates
• Ability to carry out the duties of this position while helping The Company to meet its mission while adhering to policies procedures and regulations.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The working conditions and environment and the physical requirements/activities listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions and Environment: While performing the duties of this position the individual generally has good working conditions. The employee is often exposed to moderate noise from office equipment and co-workers.

Physical Requirements/Activities: While performing the duties of this position the individual is regularly required to stand walk sit carry reach with hands and arms use hands to finger handle feel use office equipment and communicate (talk and hear). This position involves sitting for approximately 90% of the workday. Occasionally the employee is required to kneel bend push pull lift or twist. Occasionally the employee is required to lift or exert up to 10 pounds of force. Intermittently the employee is required to lift or exert up to 25 pounds of force. Specific vision ability required is close vision of 20 inches or less.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BWC Terminals provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.