Sr Specialist I, Environmental, Wood River Refinery
- Location
- Roxana, IL
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 4 approvals (FY2023)
About this role
Phillips 66 & You - Together we can fuel the future As a Sr Environmental Specialist I , you will serve as a trusted resource for interpreting requirements, navigating regulatory expectations, and helping the business operate responsibly in a dynamic operating environment. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders, applying technical expertise, sound judgment, and a practical mindset to real‑world challenges. This position is well‑suited for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, values collaboration, and wants to make a tangible impact on environmental performance at an operating refinery. What You’ll Do
Coordinate and deliver air compliance and regulatory support for refinery operations, ensuring process units, utility systems, and projects comply with applicable air permits, regulations, and company standards. Maintain strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local air regulations affecting refineries, and interpret permit conditions to provide clear, practical guidance to operations, maintenance, engineering, and project teams. Lead air permitting activities, including obtaining, renewing, and amending Title V and construction permits, and support air impact evaluations for unit modifications, turnarounds, and capital projects. Monitor air compliance through emissions tracking, calculations, recordkeeping, and reporting, identifying trends, potential risks, and opportunities to improve compliance reliability. Partner with operations, environmental teams, and regulators to support air‑related inspections, audits, and regulatory interactions, helping resolve findings and implement corrective actions. Prepare and maintain air permits, compliance reports, deviation documentation, and supporting records to ensure information is accurate, complete, and inspection‑ready. Support management of change activities by evaluating air impacts of operational changes and ensuring permitting and compliance requirements are addressed before implementation. Communicate air regulatory updates and permit requirements to refinery teams, and help develop or coordinate air compliance training for affected personnel. Apply sound judgment to manage competing priorities and deliver compliant, cost‑effective air solutions that support safe, reliable refinery operations.
What You’ll Bring – Required
Legally authorized to work in the job posting country Bachelor’s Degree 5 or more years of air compliance, air permitting, or relevant experience Intermediate or greater proficiency working with EPA regulations including Title V, NSR/PSD, NESHAPS, New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT), and other local, regional, state, and federal environmental requirements Possess a valid driver's license Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) Must be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to comply with the following:
Travel up to 5% Operate company vehicle on site premises and/or public roads up to 10% Work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and perform occasional duties. Transport articles up to 50 pounds Climb ladders and stairs up to 200 feet Work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines, around chemicals and hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat, and in harsh weather conditions. Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment. Maintain face daily for proper respirator/face mask seal. (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven)
What Makes You Stand Out – Preferred
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or other science disciplines 10 or more years of environmental compliance experience, specifically related to air compliance 2 or more years’ air permitting experience Working knowledge of air compliance within