HSE Specialist - Air & Water

OXEA Corporation Company Overview | World leader in Oxo Chemicals

Oxo products are the core competency of OXEA Corporation. We are producing more than 70 oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives for customers in a wide range of industries with various end market applications. Our chemicals are important ingredients in products that are used in daily life around the world. "We" refers to more than 1,400 OXEA employees worldwide. At our plants in Germany, the USA, China and the Netherlands, we produce intermediates and derivatives.

Job Purpose:
The HSE Specialist - Air & Water focus is an experienced environmental professional responsible for independently managing day-to-day air compliance activities at the OXEA Bay City Chemical Facility. This role ensures compliance with air permits and regulations, supports emissions monitoring programs, and partners with operations and engineering to help reduce air/water emissions risks.

• Main Tasks and Responsibilities
• Independently manage compliance with TCEQ and EPA air/water permits
• Track operating limits, deviations, and corrective actions
• Support NSR, Title V, and TPDES applicable federal air/water program
• Oversee LDAR programs and coordinate contractor support.
• Manage stack testing, emissions monitoring, and control device inspections
• Evaluate process changes for air impact and support MOC reviews
• Prepare and submit air/water compliance reports
• Support regulatory inspections and audits
• Communicate air/water compliance requirements to site personnel
• Train and mentor other HSE personnel
• Identify opportunities to improve compliance efficiency and emissions performance
• Other Tasks as Identified

Key Interactions:

• Internal: All departments including HSE, Operations, Maintenance, Lab, and Technical 
• External: Regulatory agencies including the EPA and TCEQ, outside consultants and contractors

Notable Working Conditions: Mixture of sitting and standing in office environment, basic field duties including climbing towers and vessels, field requirements including sampling and routine inspections of air and water systems.

Education requirements: High School Diploma/GED

Language requirements: English 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, engineering, Chemistry, or related field or ten (10+) years HSE experience in lieu of degree.
• Five (5+) years of air compliance experience in chemical, petrochemical, or industrial manufacturing required.
• Working knowledge of TCEQ and EPA air regulation.
• Experience managing LDAR and air monitoring programs    

Competencies and Skills:

• Demonstration of ownership of the job responsibilities and accountability for their successful completion is required
• Must be a self-motivated, hard-working team player who pays attention to details
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential
• Ability to provide leadership in adverse and complex situations