Environmental Engineer

About the job

Are you ready to apply your environmental engineering expertise at the forefront of process technology? Join our team at Big West Oil, where we're committed to not just refining petroleum, but doing so with an unwavering dedication to environmental stewardship, paramount safe operations, and robust operational reliability. This is an exciting opportunity to drive impactful change and shape the future of responsible energy production. This role provides technical expertise and program leadership for assigned environmental programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead assigned environmental compliance programs, including:

· Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

· NSPS Subpart QQQ Compliance

· Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (UPDES)

· Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

· Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Program

· South Davis Sewer District (SDSD) Compliance

· Environmental Remediation Programs

· Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Compliance

Responsibilities include:

· Lead implementation and continuous improvement of assigned programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and permit requirements.

· Develop strategies, monitoring plans, procedures, and management tools that support effective program execution and long-term compliance performance.

· Evaluate regulatory requirements, interpret permit obligations, and provide technical guidance to Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and ESH personnel.

· Coordinate environmental inspections, audits, regulatory reporting, and agency interactions associated with assigned programs.

· Direct contractor, consultant, and environmental service provider activities, including review of technical work products, data, reports, and recommendations.

· Analyze environmental data, metrics, and performance trends to identify risks, optimize program effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

· Lead investigations associated with environmental incidents, permit deviations, and compliance events, including root cause analysis and corrective action development.

· Prepare and review regulatory reports, technical evaluations, permit applications, and environmental documentation.

· Develop and deliver environmental training to strengthen organizational understanding of environmental requirements and responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) or more years of environmental compliance experience in refining, petrochemical, manufacturing, power generation, or other regulated industrial operations. Experience supporting environmental compliance programs, regulatory reporting, audits, inspections, and regulatory agency interactions. Refining or petrochemical industry experience preferred.

Skills: Knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance programs including RCRA, Clean Water Act programs, UPDES, SWPPP, SPCC, TSCA, remediation programs, and applicable federal air regulations. Ability to lead assigned environmental compliance programs and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Strong analytical, problem-solving, investigation, and technical writing skills. Experience developing procedures, training materials, compliance systems, and performance metrics. Ability to interpret environmental data, identify trends, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Direct contractor, consultant and environmental service provider activities to include development of clear scope of work, review of their technical work products, data, reports, and recommendations, and oversight of program budgets, purchase orders, invoices and expenditures to support cost effective compliance outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively work with operations personnel, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Work Environment:

Must be able to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights, and navigate uneven surfaces in an operating refinery environment. Required to wear PPE including FRC clothing, hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and hearing protection. May be required to wear respiratory protection and personal gas monitors (H2S, LEL). Must be able to work in outdoor conditions including extreme heat, cold, and inclement weather. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must pass pre-employment physical examination.

ABOUT FJ MANAGEMENT & BIG WEST OIL

Big West Oil LLC is proudly owned and operated by FJ Management, ranked #134 on  Forbes' 2025 America's Top Private Companies list. Our North Salt Lake refinery employs approximately 270 people with an  average tenure of 12 years—a testament to our family-oriented culture. We pride ourselves on environmental stewardship and our commitment to employees and  our community. Through FJ Management's Call to Action Philanthropies, Big West Oil  helps fund initiatives that have invested more than $130 million since 2007 to strengthen  working families across the West and Midwest—supporting affordable housing,  scholarships, food security, and early childhood education.

What We Offer:

• Great bi-annual bonus program

• Retirement programs – 401k and profit sharing with potential for 21% from the Company

• Competitive health insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision

• Tuition reimbursement and disability insurance

• 9/80 work schedule for better work-life balance