Sr Specialist II, Environmental, Lake Charles Refinery
- Location
- Westlake, LA
- 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 Specialist II, Environmental at Phillips 66, you will help ensure our operations protect people, communities, and the environment while supporting safe, reliable performance at our facilities. You will coordinate field assessments, oversee key environmental programs, and guide teams in meeting evolving regulatory requirements. In this role, you’ll collaborate across the site and with regulatory agencies to uphold our commitments to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. What You’ll Do
Coordinate and conduct field assessments of environmental issues to ensure operational activities meet company standards, permit conditions, and regulatory requirements. Lead oversight of environmental compliance programs across multiple media (such as air, water, wastewater, stormwater, groundwater, and waste), including permits, registrations, sampling plans, and monitoring activities. Plan and manage environmental audit and inspection programs, investigate incidents and compliance issues, and drive corrective and preventive actions through to closure. Monitor performance against health, safety, and environmental metrics, identify trends and risks, and recommend actions that improve compliance, environmental performance, and risk management. Provide specialist advice, guidance, and training on environmental requirements, policies, and procedures to operations, maintenance, and other stakeholders, translating regulatory obligations into practical expectations. Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental data from a wide range of sources, maintain accurate records and reports, and prepare required regulatory and internal submittals. Help design, implement, and improve environmental compliance and management programs, including spill prevention and sustainable environmental management initiatives, in line with changing regulations and industry best practices. Build and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory agencies and internal partners by coordinating inspections, responding to information requests, and supporting permit applications, renewals, and negotiations.
What You’ll Bring – Required
Legally authorized to work in the job posting country Bachelor’s degree 5 or more years of experience working with state and federal environmental regulations and/or permitting across one or more media (air, water, wastewater, stormwater, waste, etc.) Possess a valid driver's license Experience supervising or providing general guidance to less experienced colleagues Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) Must be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodations, to comply with the following:
Operate company vehicle on site premises and/or public roads up to 5% Work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and perform occasional on-call 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
What Makes You Stand Out – Preferred
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Science, or Environmental discipline 8 or more years of experience working with state and federal environmental regulations and/or permitting across multiple media (air, water, wastewater, stormwater, waste, etc.) Demonstrated experience with air regulations, air permitting, environmental compliance, or emissions reporting Experience in refining or similar heavy industrial operations, applying environmental regulations to complex process facilities Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and the ability to develop, implement, and improve programs to maintain compliance Demonstrated ability to plan and lead