POSITION OVERVIEW
This Senior Environmental Engineer will report to the Supervisor, Environmental as a valued member of the Environmental Team to provide environmental guidance and engineering/technical support across multiple departments within the Corpus Christi Liquefaction (CCL) facility. The Senior Engineer, Environmental will support facility CCL with air release reporting, preparation/submission of emission inventories including GHG reporting, support development/enhancement of an Environmental Management System, provide expertise on air pollution control technologies and serve as an Air Subject Matter Expert for Climate and Sustainability initiatives and projects. Responsibilities further include regulatory tracking, impact/risk analysis of proposed regulatory and legislative changes and participation on various trade group committees and focus teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
With limited guidance, provide technical and engineering guidance and support to Business Units to ensure that environmental compliance requirements are met during daily operations, planning and execution of proposed maintenance tasks, moderately complex engineering assignments/facility projects, modifications, and capital projects. Assist in identification, interpretation, and dissemination of process data impacting facility compliance with environmental regulations/permits applicable to the CCL Site. Participate in the planning for scheduled maintenance and outage projects including review of outage sequence and identification of process parameters to assess environmental impacts. Review and continually enhance knowledge of current and proposed regulations, codes, standards, and company requirements in support of the Environmental Department in recommending appropriate technical and operational program measures and developing proactive strategies to ensure facility environmental compliance. Effectively communicate environmental requirements and compliance strategies to other departments and business units. Inform and update other departments and business units on any indications of deviations related to permit conditions, applicable codes, standards, and company environmental plans and procedures. Responsible for preparation of air emissions calculations for air quality authorizations, permitting, emissions inventory, permit compliance and emissions event reporting. Provide technical and engineering support during response, clean-up, and remediation efforts involving facility spills and releases, including pre- and post-event release calculations to air, water, and soil. Provide guidance on regulatory agency correspondence and reporting requirements. Provide environmental/technical support/guidance for incident investigations and root cause analyses. Ensure validity of environmental monitoring data. Provide engineering and technical support/guidance in the development, evaluation and improvement of environmental procedures, regulatory compliance plans, and related training materials. Provide technical review of protocols, work plans, and regulatory required environmental reports. Coordinate with the Corporate Environmental Team to ensure proper operation and validation of environmental management systems and other environmental monitoring and reporting electronic tools. Periodically evaluate processes for waste minimization opportunities through process design changes or alternative chemical/material usage. Participate in the evaluation and approval of new chemicals. Participate/assist in regulatory audits and documentation of corrective actions. Perform other engineering and technical duties as assigned, in support of the Business Unit.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The Senior Engineer, Environmental should possess a comprehensive, in-depth, broad knowledge of engineering drawings, concepts, codes, and standards related to the Oil and Gas Industry. A basic understanding of Natural Gas Liquefaction, LNG transportation, and storage processes is preferred. The Senior Engineer, Environmental is also expected to be familiar with the various federal, state, and local agency regulations (including but not limited to: FERC, PHMSA, OSHA, USCG, EPA, TCEQ, RRC, and GLO) that may impact the functional departments within the facility.
Skills:
Proficiency with executing engineering calculations and concepts. Proficiency with problem solving and analytical skills. Proficiency with interpreting P&ID’s, PFD’s, piping isometrics, and other related engineering design drawings. Proficiency with performing data analysis of industrial process parameters. Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills across multiple levels. Organized and able to manage and prioritize multiple activities and programs with competing priorities, in a timely manner. Proficiency with computers and software applications, including Process/Operating systems, Environmental Management Systems, systems integration concepts, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite consisting of Visio, Projects, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Teams software. Adapts well to new technologies, concepts, and techniques. Must: Obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education and Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering discipline. Must have or be able to obtain CPR, First Aid certification, and have knowledge of basic emergency procedures. Maintain valid driver’s license, certifications, and training required to support job functions as applicable. Experience: 5+ years of experience in engineering, environmental compliance in support of LNG, gas processing, large natural gas pipeline facilities, refinery, or petrochemical infrastructure facilities preferred.
DIRECT REPORTS
There are no direct reports. However, the Senior Engineer, Environmental is considered a role model in setting the company’s environmental culture and developing similar environmental consciousness across all employees.
FREEDOM TO ACT
The Senior Engineer, Environmental has a high degree of aptitude in their field and requires limited supervision. The Senior Engineer, Environmental will be empowered to recommend corrective actions as needed and will document the corrective actions employed that may have violated company policy, laws, and regulations pursuant to facility regulatory requirements, permits, or authorizations.
WORK CONDITIONS
Periodic travel as business requires. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, work at heights on stairs and catwalks, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear, smell, type and write. Must be able to board ships via gangways, climb to the top of storage tanks (200+ steps), scale vertical steel ladders up to forty feet or more in height, and lift and move objects weighting up to 30 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work indoors and outdoors, and be exposed to year around weather conditions. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere. Periodically required to work nights, weekends and holidays based on asset needs and a weekly rotating On-Call schedule with other members of the Environmental Team.
ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental, or emotional disability.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.