Environmental Specialist
Artesia, NM 
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Job Description
Basic Function

HF Sinclair in Artesia, NM is seeking an Environmental Specialist. This role will conduct environmental assignments and duties for the Environmental Department under limited supervision. May direct or lead the work of others from time to time.

Job Duties
  • Ensures compliance with certain federal and state environmental and hazardous materials transportation regulations
  • Interfaces with operation departments to communicate and define their role in compliance efforts
  • Interfaces with regulatory agencies to ensure the understanding of, and compliance with, all applicable environmental regulations and requirements

May include some or all of the following:

  • Collects data for air quality permits and hazardous waste permits
  • Oversees certain hazardous waste removal projects
  • Oversees refinery risk management program as it relates to various environmental laws and act including the Clean Air Act requirements
  • Oversees certain consent decree programs
  • Conducts soil and groundwater samplings
  • Administers and coordinate training on Clean Water Act, RCRA, OPA 90 and DOT regulations as required
  • Interprets and implements federal, state and local laws regarding issues pertaining to refining and pipelines
  • Coordinates training for OPA 90 OSHA 1910-120
  • Assesses risk and corrective action technology concerning refinery and pipeline issues

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their manager, as determined from timeto time in their sole and complete discretion

Experience

A minimum of 3 to 5 years of job-related processing experience is required. Level will be commensurate with the candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience in oil refining processes preferred.

Education Level

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in environmental sciences or a related field is required. In Lieu of Degree equivalent years of experience is required.

Required Skills

Depending on the candidate's level of experience, ability to lead and train a small group of employees. Certification or the ability to obtain certification for DOT Hazmat Shipping, OSHA Hazmat, and Method 9 Opacity is required. Knowledge of Microsoft products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel is required. Special training in OSHA, HAZMAT, Spill Management, Fire Fighting, Hydrogeology and Geology is desired for some assignments and is required for others. Understanding of oil refining processes is required (process flow diagrams/mechanical flow sheets, chemical phase separations, and reactions). Good reading, presentation; ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication, and lead training classes. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, advanced level reading and writing skills

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Familiarity with community right-to-know and risk management rules and/or experience with fuels compliance preferred. Strong time management and organizational skills preferred.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

May lead the work of others.

Work Conditions

Office and petroleum refinery environment based and may require up to 10% travel, by land or air. Subject to all weather conditions, including out of doors and varying road conditions. Occasionally exposed risk of electrical shock during the course of work. Depending on assignment, may be exposed to close confined spaces.

Our One HF Sinclair Culture:

At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization.

We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger.

About HF Sinclair Corporation

HF Sinclair Corporation ("HF Sinclair"), headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and other specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah and markets its refined products in 19 states principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. HF Sinclair supplies high quality fuels to more than 1,300 Sinclair branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the country. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries, HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming. HF Sinclair also owns a 47% limited partner interest and a non-economic general partner interest in Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a master limited partnership that provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to the petroleum industry, including HF Sinclair subsidiaries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.


HollyFrontier Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
3 to 5 years
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