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The North Texas Chapter of the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization that provides information and networking opportunities to environmental professionals in the North Texas area.

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North Texas A&WMA
10925 Estate Lane,
Suite 150
Dallas, Texas 75238


A&WMA International

A&WMA Southwest Section

To post your company's job opening, please contact David Downard
at 972-550-9326 or daviddownard@providenceeng.com.

Opportunities listed (in chronological order) below:
Alcon, Inc. - Associate Director, Global Safety and Environmental
Flint Hills Resources LLC - Environmental Engineer
Titan Engineering, Inc. - Senior Air Specialist
Gresham, Smith and Partners - Senior Environmental Manager/Engineer
DCP Midstream - Environmental Specialists


Alcon, Inc.

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Associate Director, Global Safety and Environmental (Alcon, Inc. - Fort Worth, TX)

Basic Function:

Accountable for implementing company Global Safety and Environmental Vision and developing a business specific roadmap for achieving this vision.  Responsible for the development and roll-out of global policies/programs and enhancing management systems and auditing programs to ensure manufacturing facilities and affiliates are in compliance with local, state, federal and country regulatory mandates.  Proactively analyzes the direction of global safety and environmental regulatory requirements to maintain compliance and ensure the viability of each facility to support the business direction.  Works to ensure that the company is viewed as a positive community citizen while providing a safe work environment for employees and developing a sustainable safety business plan.

The opening is located at the Alcon Division Health, Safety and Environment Department at our global Headquarters based in Fort Worth, Texas.  For more information contact David Smat at david.smat@alconlabs.com.

Minimum Education Requirements:

BS or BA in Engineering, Safety or Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, or related science with knowledge in engineering, science principles and regulations.   Preferred: Masters in related science and safety/environmental compliance background.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

15 plus years within industry, preferably in multi-site manufacturing operations with primary responsibility for safety and/or environmental compliance.  Regulatory agency experience in combination with industry work may also be accepted.   Five years in management.


Flint Hills Resources LLC

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TITLE:
Environmental Engineer

LOCATION:
Longview, TX

COMPANY INFORMATION:
Flint Hills Resources LLC ( www.fhr.com), through its subsidiaries, is a leading refining and chemicals company.  It markets products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, ethanol, olefins, polymers and intermediate chemicals as well as base oils and asphalt.  The company has more than 3,600 employees with operations nationwide.  Our refineries produce fuels that power much of Texas, the Midwest and the Alaskan interior.  Our chemicals are used to manufacture dozens of goods, from plastics to building products and packaging materials.  Our asphalt is used for paving projects in communities across the Midwest and Alaska, and our base oils are used to produce premium motor oils, commercial lubricants, sealants and coatings.   Since 2002, Flint Hills Resources has expanded its operations through capital projects and acquisitions worth more than $5.3 billion, enabling us to meet growing customer needs nationwide and globally.

Flint Hills Resources' Longview plant lies between Dallas and Shreveport, LA, in the midst of the East Texas Piney Woods.  A thriving city of 75,000, it was started with 100 acres purchased by the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1870; surveyors reported a "long view" from Rock Hill when laying out the town site.  Today, the friendly people of Longview pay homage to their city's colorful heritage and look optimistically toward the future.  Flint Hills Resources is proud to be part of that future.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Serve as a leader within the organization to promote and continually improve environmental performance
  • Lead efforts necessary to ensure compliance with air permits and applicable site air regulations
  • Work proficiently with site and corporate personnel to advise on and resolve complex environmental matters
  • Manage multiple air compliance priorities simultaneously to completion
  • Work within team setting, assisting and supporting others, and striving toward a common vision
  • Capable of implementing systems and tools to support/ensure compliance
  • Tasks include maintaining permit updates, drafting and submitting reports, permit amendments, and other regulatory documents, data collection and assessment, and record keeping in primarily the air arena, but also in other environmental media including water, waste, TSCA, etc.
  • Participate in the planning/development and support of projects
  • Perform incident investigation

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Pro-actively develop trusting relationships with regulatory agencies as appropriate
  • Perform self-assessment audits to verify compliance and system effectiveness
  • Participate in environmental reviews as part of the Management of Change (MOC) process
  • Participate in development and implementation of an effective environmental training program
  • Prepare or oversee preparation of all required agency reports and certifications and ensure they are completed accurately and timely
  • Be on-call and available to respond to the plant in an environmental support capacity in the event of an incident

WORK EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Strong attention to detail and excellent communication, analytical, customer service, and organizational skills
  • Strong presentation and training ability
  • 3+ years experience dealing with air program environmental compliance matters
  • Working knowledge of federal air regulations

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

  • BS in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related disciplines

WORK EXPERIENCE & SKILLS PREFERRED:

  • Broad understanding of various environmental disciplines
  • 5+ years experience with environmental air programs (compliance and permitting) in a petrochemical setting
  • Strong knowledge of Texas environmental regulations, particularly the Texas air permitting process

If you are ready for a challenge and are interested in this great opportunity in Longview, Texas, please apply at www.kochcareers.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.


Titan Engineering, Inc.

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Senior Air Specialist
Titan Engineering, Inc., Pearland, Texas (south Houston)

TITAN Engineering, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Senior Air Specialist to work out of our Pearland, TX (South Houston) office.

A Senior Air Specialist at TITAN Engineering, Inc. has the following responsibilities:

  • Participation in, and provision of support for, the preparation of air quality reports, including air regulatory submittals and air permit applications,
  • Management of business leads, client/prospect interactions, and proposal development,
  • Project Management,
  • Preparation of air emissions calculations,
  • Management and mentoring of junior staff,
  • Construction of data spreadsheets, tables, and/or databases,
  • Preparation of conceptual process flow diagrams, site drawings and/or other report graphics,
  • Performance of assigned tasks on schedule and on budget, and
  • Interactions with air regulatory personnel and other third parties.

You should possess the following skills, traits, and background to be considered for the Air Specialist position:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering or science discipline,
  • 7+ years of project management and air quality experience,
  • Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills,
  • Client sales and management skills,
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe,
  • A congenial, team-oriented demeanor.

Other accomplishments and capabilities that would positively contribute to our evaluation of your qualifications:

  • Participation in the State of Texas P.E. program,
  • A Master's degree in engineering or science,
  • OSHA health and safety training,
  • A working knowledge of database programming,
  • Prior work experience in an environmental consulting firm,
  • Experience in other environmental disciplines, and
  • The desire to grow professionally.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience

How to Apply:
Prospective candidates may apply online at www.titanengineering.com.

Closing Date:
Until Filled

General notes:
TITAN Engineering, Inc. is a full-service environmental engineering, consulting, and Management Company established in 1999.  The company is headquartered in Frisco, Texas and operates seven other offices in Texas (Southlake, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, North Houston area, South Houston area, Amarillo).  TITAN provides assistance to the private manufacturing sector by securing state and federal environmental permits, filing the required state and federal environmental reports, developing and managing environmental compliance programs, constructing waste management units and remedial systems, providing strategic planning and management services, and assessing, remediating, and closing contaminated properties.  TITAN also assists the legal, insurance, and financial communities in the evaluation of environmental risk and provides third party project oversight to protect client interests.  In addition, TITAN also provides services outside the environmental realm, such as construction project management/oversight, commercial/industrial property demolition, and development of spring sites as water supply sources.

TITAN's staff is comprised of both senior and junior-level professionals, including registered professional engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, and other scientists.   This professional diversity allows TITAN to fully staff projects, providing the exact expertise where required to effectively address and manage client projects.

TITAN focuses on establishing long-term client relationships built on service excellence, work quality, consulting value, integrity, and trust.  TITAN's technical capabilities, in conjunction with its abilities to plan, execute, and manage projects on a turn-key basis, position TITAN as a leader in the environmental consulting marketplace.


Gresham, Smith and Partners

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Senior Environmental Manager/Engineer
Gresham, Smith and Partners - Dallas, TX
Requisition # 7583 https://careers.gspnet.com/

Are you a senior environmental manager with experience in cutting edge sustainability and environmental programs?  Do you enjoy the challenge of consulting with and providing award-winning solutions for clients around the US?  Do you value collaborating with an in-house, multi-disciplinary team on a wide variety of project types?  We have expansive growth opportunities for the right individual!

Senior Environmental Manager/Engineer

Responsibilities include:

  • Plan and implement a variety of environmental projects including sustainability planning, greenhouse gas emission inventories, environmental management systems, and multi-media compliance programs.
  • Prepare reports for major projects.
  • Interpret environmental regulations and voluntary certification programs.
  • Prepare and review proposals and cost estimates.
  • Manage, supervise and direct the ongoing progress of a project.
  • Supervise junior team members and schedule and check work of project team members.
  • Coordinate projects with clients, contractors, outside consultants and firm staff.
  • Communicate and interact with project team members, client representatives, review agencies and others as appropriate to project.
  • Resolve a variety of complex problems (e.g., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).

Minimum Qualifications:

  • B.S. or M.S. in the natural sciences or Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering
  • Fifteen years experience in environmental or engineering consulting for municipal and industry clients
  • Experience in EMS development, compliance management, auditing, air emission inventories, and sustainability planning
  • Experience in storm water quality and quantity management
  • Basic understanding of environmental regulations required
  • Proven experience in developing project plans, implementing project tasks, anticipating and addressing project issues, managing and mentoring staff, leading meetings with clients, and preparing technical reports
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.

Desired Competencies:

  • Works well within a team environment
  • Strong problem solving skills, including ability to identify key issues
  • Ability to think strategically, creatively and independently
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Time management skills

Gresham, Smith and Partners provides design and consulting solutions for the built environment that contribute to the success of national and international clients.  For more than 40 years, GS&P has focused on enhancing quality of life and sustainability within communities.  GS&P consists of industry-leading professionals practicing architecture and engineering design as well as scientists and highly specialized planning and strategic consultants in Aviation, Corporate and Urban Design, Environmental Compliance, Healthcare and Industrial, Land Planning, Transportation and Water Services.   GS&P consistently ranks among the top architecture and engineering firms in the United States.  

For more information regarding GS&P, visit www.gspnet.com. EOE



DCP Midstream
DCP Midstream
Environmental Positions

The following environmental positions are open at DCP Midsteam.

  • Environmental Engineer Specialist – Hobbs, New Mexico
  • Health and Safety Coordinator – Hobbs, New Mexico
  • Regional Environmental Specialist – Greely, Colorado
  • Senior Environmental Engineer/Specialist – Denver, Colorado

More information is available at https://www.dcpmidstream.com/Careers/Pages/CareerOpportunities.aspx


Updated December 5, 2011.  © 2011, Air & Waste Management Association - North Central Texas Chapter.  All rights reserved.