DescriptionPOSITION OVERVIEW
The Engineer, Environmental (EEnv.) will actively collaborate and participate as a valued member of the Environmental Team to provide environmental guidance, technical support and coordinate activities and processes across multiple departments within the Corpus Christi Liquefaction (CCL) facility. The EEnv reports directly to the Supervisor, Environmental and will support the goals and functions of the Environmental Department in ensuring continued compliance during all aspects of facility project planning, maintenance and operations. Under general supervision, the EEnv. is expected to provide technical and engineering support to all disciplines within the Environmental Department. The EEnv. is expected to liaise between the Environmental Department and various other Corpus Christi LNG departments at the site that are impacted by environmental regulations and standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- 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, 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.
- Assist in 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 Engineer, Environmental should possess a basic 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 EEnv. 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.
- Must: Obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.
- Knowledge of air emissions management, regulations, and reporting preferred.
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: Minimum of 2-3 years of progressive experience in 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 EEnv is considered a role model in setting the company’s environmental culture and developing similar environmental consciousness across all employees.
FREEDOM TO ACT
The EEnv has a high degree of aptitude in their field and requires moderate supervision. The EEnv 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.
