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Grapevine Energy · 1 day ago

Senior Environmental Engineer

Bakersfield, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$115K/yr - $165K/yr

10+ years exp

Grapevine Energy is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to support the facility’s compliance with environmental regulations. This role involves providing technical support, preparing permit applications, and ensuring the facility maintains compliance with various environmental requirements.

Animal FeedBiofuelBiomass EnergyEnergyRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Prepare permit applications and supporting documentation for new permits, modifications, variances, and regulatory approvals with Federal, State, and local agencies

Interpret permit conditions and ensure the facility maintains full compliance with all applicable requirements

Track permit expiration dates and prepare timely renewal applications

Prepare and submit required environmental reports to regulatory agencies

Ensure all required environmental testing is completed in accordance with Title V and wastewater permit conditions

Monitor performance and data integrity of environmental monitoring systems, including CEMS (continuous emission monitoring systems)

Maintain and routinely update environmental plans such as the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

Lead or support investigations of environmental incidents or near misses, documenting findings and tracking corrective actions to completion

Serve as the rotating on-call environmental duty person during off-hours

Conduct regular environmental compliance audits of facility operations

Support development of scopes of work, plans, and technical specifications for environmental projects and assist in the procurement of related services

Escort environmental agency inspectors during site visits

Develop, update, and deliver periodic environmental training programs

Qualification

EPA regulations knowledgeWastewater regulatory programsEnvironmental compliance auditsMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsTime-management skillsCollaborative skills

Required

Demonstrated knowledge of EPA and California air quality regulations, with specific experience working with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD)

Solid understanding of waste, wastewater, stormwater, and spill response/prevention regulatory programs

Strong Microsoft Office skills, including proficiency in Excel

Self-starter capable of working independently with limited supervision

Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex issues and develop practical solutions

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with operations, engineering, and regulatory personnel

Ability to monitor and assess system performance and recommend improvements

Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks

Ability to build and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships across the organization

Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and respond effectively to emergent situations

B.S. in Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or related scientific field

Minimum of 10 years of experience in a petroleum, renewable fuels, or other manufacturing/industrial facility

Company

Grapevine Energy

Grapevine Energy is a uniquely positioned, vertically integrated nonfood feedstocks and finished renewable fuels company focused on producing the most sustainable, least carbon intense, lowest cost fuel possible without impacting food security or causing land use change.

Founded in 2007

Torrance, California, USA

51-200 employees