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Headquartered in Houston, Texas, BWC Terminals is a premier provider of bulk liquid storage and logistics services to refiners, manufacturers, and distributors of bulk liquids in North America. The Company consists of 22 sites with over twenty million barrels of storage capacity. The BWC Terminals facilities are equipped to store a wide range of petroleum, chemical, renewables, and agricultural products. Additional information about BWC Terminals is available at www.bwcterminals.com.

Responsible for the planning, implementation, and coordination of health, safety, environmental, security systems, and (as applicable for the site) quality assurance systems designed to eliminate non-conformance and ensure continual improvements within BWC Terminals Holdings LLC and its subsidiaries (the “Company”). The HSEQ Specialist will work directly with the Regional Operations Manager to assist in managing programs to ensure timely regulatory compliance, business alignment, HSEQ objectives, and customer satisfaction, while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Responsible for managing all air quality permitting work by preparing and submitting all necessary new permit applications. Provide leadership and coaching to employees.

Below is a list of essential duties of this position.

• Gain a solid understanding of the HSEQ programs and implement the HSEQ policies, procedures, and methods designed to drive a strong and safe culture.
• Support site personnel, including management in the quality management system, ensuring the customer receives best-in-class service which meets the customer’s needs and service requirements.
• Implement audit criteria and procedures, conduct safety audits, and report findings to the Regional Operations Manager and Terminal Management with any concerns or immediate actions.
• Also perform environmental compliance audits and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Stay abreast of technologies in the industry and stay current with new regulations and trends.
• Must be able to interpret regulatory regulations and ensure applicability to bulk liquid terminal operations.
• Assist the Regional Operations Manager and Terminal Manager and attend audits both scheduled and unscheduled with all regulatory agencies and customers to ensure HSEQ guidance and oversight.
• Assist/lead and work with terminal management in incident investigations to assure a root cause and corrective actions are determined and addressed.
• Conduct timely review and provide HSEQ determination on new products being analyzed for storage to ensure all HSEQ requirements are identified during review (CFA process).
• Perform technical and administrative functions (planning, organizing, interpreting, coordinating, and executing group or project assignments).
• Liaise with individuals and appropriate parties within or outside the department or project structures on Safety Hazard recognition and mitigation.
• Ensure employees are familiar with and in compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as external regulatory requirements.
• Oversee air quality analysis, assess regulatory compliance, and perform regulatory evaluations.
• Maintain knowledge of all environmental areas impacting operations, including air emissions, waste and storm water, solid and hazardous waste management, pollution prevention, emergency planning and response, ground water protection, and hazardous chemical use as it relates to environmental management.
• Compile and submit federal, state, or local air and water monitoring reports, hazardous waste, and/or any other environmental reports as required by permit, law, or regulations for all terminals within the assigned region.
• Conduct permit renewal and modification activities as required.
• Prepare and submit air permit applications and modification packages, notify management as required.
• Interact and communicate with clients and co-workers in a professional and appropriate manner and respond and give feedback in a respectful and positive manner.
• Takes the initiative to identify hazardous general or safety issues, uses judgment to find appropriate solutions, and follows through on resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Documentation to be provided and implemented to Terminal Management and Supervision, rectifying hazardous concerns.
• Supports team efforts, actively works to generate respect and enthusiasm, cooperates with others, and actively learns from other team members.
• Reports to work on time, prepared to perform the duties of the position, and willing to perform the duties as workload necessitates.
• Communicate with their manager and/or local team regarding any limited availability or in the event of an emergency.
• Employees shall comply with applicable regulatory and company health, safety, environmental, and security requirements.
• Employee is expected to complete required training in a timely manner; perform duties in a safe and environmentally sound manner; and immediately report injuries/illnesses, environmental spills/releases, and any unsafe acts or conditions to supervision in support of continual improvement of The Company's health, safety, environmental, and security performance.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

To perform the duties of this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below outline the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies that are required in this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• B.S. Degree in Business Administration, Environmental Safety or related Natural or Health Science degree.
• Experience may substitute for degree.
• Minimum 3+ years of HSEQ experience required.
• Terminal industry or chemical/heavy manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of pertinent laws, codes, and regulations (OSHA, SARA, RCRA, CAA, USCG, etc.), state air regulations and permitting programs.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, general business and professional journals, governmental regulations.
• Ability to apply applicable policies, procedures and laws/regulations to operations to find creative and effective solutions.
• Experience working with hazardous and flammable products.
• Ability to effectively present information, communicate with, and respond to questions and concerns from co-workers, management, and customers pertaining to HSEQ.
• Ability to work with Human Resources on injury management relating to on or off the job injuries/illnesses.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software & other company-related software.
• Proficient in the terminal’s safety management system to document and track all safety incidents.
• Ability to work independently with general direction from supervisor and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to carry out the duties of this position while helping The Company to meet its mission while adhering to policies, procedures, and regulations.

The working conditions and environment, as well as the physical requirements and activities listed below, are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions and Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the individual generally has good working conditions. The employee is often exposed to moderate noise from office equipment and co-workers. Physical Requirements/Activities: The position requires regular physical activity, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, carrying, and handling objects. Candidates must be able to use hands and fingers for tasks such as typing and operating office equipment. Effective verbal communication and active listening are essential, as the role involves frequent interaction with others. This position involves sitting for approximately 90% of the workday. Occasionally, employees are required to kneel, bend, push, pull, lift, or twist. Occasionally, employees are required to lift or exert up to 10 pounds of force. Intermittently, the employee is required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds. Specific vision ability required is close vision of 20 inches or less.

BWC Terminals provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. For over 60 years, BWC Terminals has focused on satisfying customers through bulk liquid storage solutions and value-added services tailored to meet their needs. We currently operate 18 strategically located bulk liquid storage terminals with direct access to major population centers and ports across North America. The BWC facilities are equipped to store a wide range of liquid products including renewable fuels, feedstocks, chemical, petroleum, and agricultural products. Our success has enabled us to respond to customer needs by continually expanding our network, facilities, and service. Operating safely and bringing the highest level of stewardship to our customer's products are the cornerstones of BWC Terminals' business philosophy.