Scientist, Environmental

EPCO - Mont Belvieu, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Mont Belvieu, TX

Real Estate

About the position

The Environmental Scientist will coordinate day-to-day environmental compliance for assigned facilities and operations within Enterprise Products Partners L.P., a leading provider of midstream energy services. This role involves working closely with Operations to ensure the consistent implementation of environmental procedures and supporting various environmental initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day environmental compliance for assigned facilities and operations.
• Support and work closely with Operations to assure consistency of implementation of environmental procedures.
• Identify and investigate improvement opportunities.
• Act as the customer service link to operations.
• Implement corporate EHS&T directives.
• Communicate internal best practices to assigned facilities/operations personnel.
• Provide input to the EHS&T staff to improve procedures and practices as necessary.
• Implement waste minimization strategies.
• Respond to emergencies/spills and assist in waste management.
• Manage environmental contractors as required.
• Identify and document Waste Management Units (WMUs) and Generation Points.
• Ensure WMUs are registered with TCEQ.
• Identify areas of noncompliance and report them to FEM and plant/Lab management as needed.
• Assist Internal Lab, Ops, Maintenance, and PMs with waste bids and approve disposal locations.
• Work with Internal Lab, Ops, Maintenance, and PMs to develop sampling strategies for wastes and communicate sample plan to waste brokers/vendors.
• Provide support to Operations and Maintenance regarding appropriate discharge locations for vacuum trucks transporting liquids.
• Interpret and explain analytical reports and disposal costs to Lab, Ops, Maintenance, and PMs as necessary.
• Ensure Lab wastes are packed, stored, and disposed of properly.
• Coordinate and review TSDF inspections as necessary.
• Develop waste procedures as necessary.
• Coordinate development of RCRA Contingency Plans, P2 Plans, and ensure that the plans are reviewed, revised, and submitted as required.
• Coordinate Annual P2 Progress Reports and ensure they are submitted as required.
• Assist TAR team with waste planning and monitor waste broker to ensure proper tracking of wastes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in environmental compliance and management in the energy sector.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and waste management practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with operations and management.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in environmental management or related field.
• Experience with RCRA regulations and waste management systems.
• Familiarity with TCEQ requirements and processes.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.