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INVISTA has an immediate opening for an Environmental Manager at our Houston Propylene facility. The Environmental Manager creates long term value by ensuring risks are identified and mitigated while sustaining performance improvement and striving for environmental excellence. This is accomplished by providing environmental leadership and strategic direction to the facility leadership and team through the application of Principle Based Management and adherence to our Guiding Principles. 

Our Team
As part of the site Leadership Team, the Environmental Manager will be responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the facility’s environmental compliance programs and systems. This position will lead the facility’s environmental program and assist in ensuring facility compliance with pertinent governmental regulations, including state and federal air regulations for air emissions, storm water, wastewater, and hazardous waste. The role will also help ensure that the site conforms to relative company policies and procedures.

The Environmental Manager must be able to embrace and lead change, possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to use influence to get work done, enjoy working in a manufacturing environment and interacting with operators and maintenance personnel, and efficiently balance multiple priorities. The position requires strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences. The successful candidate must also lead by example, be self-motivated, possess strong analytical skills, exhibit sound decision-making,  and have proficient organizational skills. 

 This position reports directly to the Plant Manager of the Houston Propylene facility. 

What You Will Do

• Manage a team of Environmental Engineers to ensure compliance of federal (EPA) and state/local (TCEQ) environmental program requirements, including but not limited to air, wastewater, storm water, solid and hazardous waste, and SPCC
• Lead in development and implementation of the critical risk plan and environmental strategies into the plant’s overall Operational Excellence (OpEx) Plan 
• Be knowledgeable in environmental regulations (federal, state and local) applicable to the facility and assess compliance, procedural and financial impacts to the facility as a result of applicable regulations 
• Analyze incident and compliance trend data and work with operating departments to reduce risk and identify cost effective solutions for technical and regulatory environmental issues 
• Facilitate and represent the facility during agency inspections  and lead environmental incident investigations, mitigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions 
• Manage compliance calendar, coordinate activities and prepare/submit reports to agencies on schedule 
• Manage hazardous materials program and mitigate exposure to safety and environmental hazards and risks in the workplace 
• Effectively interact with internal/external environmental technical resources and INVISTA legal resources to seek the best knowledge 

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Science 
• 5+  years of environmental compliance experience, preferred in at least 2 of 3 environmental areas: air, water, waste

What Will Put You Ahead

• Environmental experience in an industrial/manufacturing facility 
• Experience managing and implementing Title V Operating permits 
• Experience in understanding or ability to quickly understand emissions calculations 
• Experience conducting facility audits, assessments, or inspections to identify improvement areas 
• Experience in project management 
• Experience implementing key management systems/controls such as Permits, Plans, License & Registration, and Compliance Calendars 
• Experience in environmental permitting activities 
• Demonstrated leadership and supervision experience

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Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

INVISTA is a global manufacturer of chemical intermediates, polymers and fibers. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging, carpet and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life’s essential products to market. A subsidiary of Koch Industries since 2004, INVISTA is committed to innovation and responsibly creating more value for its customers and society while consuming fewer resources to make these products. See the bigger picture at INVISTA.com. 

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Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.