Job Description
Make a difference Do you like helping people? Do you like to make people smile? Are you passionate about putting people in a better place? Then you may have what it takes to join our amazing team?
Where you fit in The Senior Environmental Engineer collaborates with the Operating, Technical, Maintenance, and Business Teams to provide the site with timely air regulatory applicability determinations, air regulatory compliance and reporting, air permit compliance and reporting, and environmental compliance support. The Senior Environmental Engineer provides environmental support for plant operations and serves as a direct communication link between the Operating, Technical, Maintenance, and Business Teams and the Environmental Department for guidance on environmental compliance requirements.
Accountabilities
- Communicate environmental compliance and permitting requirements and guidance to operations and maintenance teams as a Single Point of Contact.
- Coordinate activities with Shell environmental team and other stakeholders on permit reconciliations, new permit issuances, settlement agreements, compliance orders
- Interpret U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Clean Air Act and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) regulatory applicability and compliance requirements and provide guidance to key internal stakeholders on new and existing Federal and State regulations
- Conduct recordkeeping, reporting, and assurance associated with regulatory compliance obligations, and meet all regulatory and internal corporate deadlines
- Track, trend, and report environmental performance, and identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
- Facilitate investigations of environmental incidents and/or near misses and track actions to completion
- Obtain all new air permits, permit modifications, variances, and regulatory approvals
- Develop emission calculations consistent with permit actions and coordinate to ensure regulatory requirements are met
- Estimate emissions and determine regulatory applicability for air permitting activities
- Collaborate with Operations, Business Planning, and Process and Project Engineering Departments to develop effective permitting strategies to meet project deadlines and site business goals.
- Review capital projects, plant changes, and turnaround plans as necessary to ensure environmental permitting actions are executed in accordance with project schedules
- Effectively communicate with regulatory agencies and other internal/external stakeholders on permitting matters including negotiating permit conditions
- Complete management of change (MOC) reviews, and participate in HazOps and Process Safety Startup Reviews as necessary
- Proactively engage PADEP personnel to ensure permit priorities are understood and delays in permit issuance are minimized whenever possible
- Achieve knowledge level competence in the Shell HSSE&SP Control Framework and Manuals related to Environment, Managing Risk, and Performance Monitoring & Reporting
- Develop environmental turnaround (TA) plans, review T/A letters and MOCs for associated permit actions, and conduct field walks in support of T/As
- Complete Environmental incident reports per corporate reporting requirements
- Serve as a rotating duty person available 24-7 for one-week at a time
- Assist with internal and external environmental audits, agency inspections and notifications
- Conduct regular field walk and control room visits to monitor for environmental compliance and to improve environmental awareness, and compliance and assurance activities
- Maintain strong positive working relationships based on a high level of trust and credibility with stakeholders.
What we need from you - Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or any related equivalent.
- With at least 10 years' environmental regulatory experience for air compliance programs in a refinery or chemical plant
- Must have knowledge in management systems used to operate efficiently and in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Knowledge and practical application of regulatory requirements is required
- Interpretation and application of new regulatory requirements is required
- Self‐starter, needs limited supervision
- Must have knowledge in Clean Air Act regulations and familiarity with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection air regulations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex issues at many levels of the organization
- Proven track record of productivity when challenged with multiple projects and priorities
- Strong relationship and leadership skills demonstrating initiative, honesty, integrity, courage, and respect
The base salary range for this position is $122,000- $182,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.
For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave to birthing mothers, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.
Additionally, employees are eligible for disability leave for up to 52 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell's US benefit programs can be found at
Company description Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world's growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally, and socially responsible. We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.
As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork, and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.
Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.
An innovative place to work There's never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, while managing the risks of climate change.
Join us and you'll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future - whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.
An inclusive place to work To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we're nurturing an inclusive environment - one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential...
- We're creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply and we'll take it from there.
- We're closing the gender gap - whether that's through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
- We're striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
- We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you in finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.
A rewarding place to work Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.
We're huge advocates for career development. We'll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.
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