Job Description:
Key Role Description
Monroe conducts business safely, reliably, and in compliance with
environmental laws and regulations. As such, every person on the
Environmental Team expected to achieve the following:
* Timely
and accurate reporting to regulatory agencies.
* Comprehensive
review and understanding of applicability of state and federal
regulations to the facility
* Communication of environmental
requirements to the refinery.
* Coordination with other
departments to ensure compliance.
* Prompt incident response and
reporting.
* Positive working relationships with regulators and
the community, built on mutual trust.
The Environmental Team at Monroe reports to the Environmental Leader.
The Environmental Specialists support implementation of environmental
compliance programs at the Trainer Refinery and have responsibility
for one or more specific compliance program(s) that are part of the
overall air quality, water quality, waste management, storage tanks,
soil management, or remediation programs. The Specialists assist in
report preparation and are responsible for data management, QA/QC, and
review with Environmental Program Leads and the Environmental Leader.
In supporting environmental compliance, Specialists must review and
have a strong working knowledge of the regulations and the facility’s
permits (e.g., Title V or National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System [NPDES]), so that they can implement strategies that support
environmental compliance with applicable requirements. The
Environmental Specialist does the following:
* Conducts
monitoring of day-to-day compliance with program limits and permit
conditions.
* Implements compliance strategies with guidance and
direction from Environmental Program Leads and the Environmental
Leader.
* Supports project permitting by liaising with internal
project teams and consultant support.
* Supports Operations and
Reliability & Maintenance teams by providing technical guidance.
* Supports compliance reporting and compliance initiatives by
being responsible for specific reports and initiatives.
* Fosters
a culture of continual improvement by providing technical guidance,
and taking initiative to improve processes.
* Continues personal
professional development and education.
Role Specific Competencies
At Monroe, we have identified eleven specific competencies we expect
all leaders of our organization to possess. These competencies are
incorporated as part of our Selection, Performance Management/Review
and Developmental processes. Activities associated with this role are
outlined below for each competency category:
Technical Knowledge - Builds understanding and a
strong working knowledge of environmental regulations to support
specific programs. Strives to continually improve compliance
programs.
* Understands all applicable regulations and permits,
interprets regulations and determines compliance requirements for
assigned programs.
* Serves as a technical resource for
environmental compliance at the refinery.
* Knowledge of and
intention to gain experience in project management principles.
*
Continues personal professional development by attending conferences,
seminars, etc. and seeking other development or learning opportunities.
Knowledge of Work Areas and Responsibilities -
demonstrates a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities,
flexible and agile in adapting to changes or exploring opportunities
and challenges.
* Responsible for assigned compliance reporting
obligations: tracks due dates, supports report preparation,
participates in report QA/QC, and submits to regulatory
agencies.
* Follows monitoring and reporting processes for
assigned compliance programs.
* Supports implementation of goals,
objectives, procedures, and best management practices for program(s),
with guidance and direction from Environmental Program Leads and the
Environmental Leader.
* Coordinates with consultant support
related to program compliance.
* Provides support and represents
Environmental Department during incident response. Understands
reporting obligations.
Communications - Verbal and Written - excellent
written and verbal communications skills are required, able to
effectively deliver presentations and has good listening skills.
* Interfaces with regulatory agencies, primarily site inspectors
and permit writers - maintains positive working relationships.
*
Facilitates communication between environmental and other
departments.
* Possesses strong technical writing skills.
*
Educates others in the refinery about compliance requirements by
developing training, presentations, writing guidelines and procedures,
etc.
* Communicates regulatory and technical information
effectively to all levels in the refinery and to regulatory agencies.
* Modifies communication style to address different audiences.
Problem Solving and Decision Making - strives to
understand contributing factors to issues, identifies and gathers
related information to understand issues, works to resolve complex
situations, and supports decisions advocated by team.
* Uses
available resources (e.g., other Monroe team members, regulatory
references, consultants, etc.) to develop solutions and provide
recommendations for implementation.
* Understands what outcome is
wanted, not always what is asked. Works to offer alternatives and
develop solutions.
* Analyzes information and considers available
alternatives.
* Uses sound judgement and acts with integrity to
make decisions.
* Ensures effective communication of
decision-making at appropriate levels.
Delivering Results - Sense of Urgency - defines
appropriate goals, works toward achieving goals, supports team and
company vision by taking steps for achievement, meets deadlines and
provides timely status updates and follow-through.
* Supports
organization in complying with program regulations by understanding
the rules we must follow and helping the facility take the right
actions.
* Plans effectively.
* Coordinates compliance
tasks such as data management, monitoring of refinery operations, and
sample collection.
* Supports Project permitting.
* Responds
promptly when called upon for incident response.
* Provides
regular area audits, inspections and assessments ensuring adequate and
timely follow-through and implementation of corrections as required.
Teamwork/Cooperation - accountable to team,
appreciates view of team members and is respectful of others.
*
Establishes and maintains effective working
relationships/collaboration across departments.
* Fulfills
obligations to team (i.e., rotational on call schedule, staff
meetings, regular communication).
* Actively participates by
offering ideas, asking for help, and sharing information.
*
Accepts accountability for mistakes and takes corrective
action.
* Earns trust of team for reliable performance,
successful implementation of change, and support of key projects.
Initiative - takes action, seeks new opportunities,
displays can-do attitude, and strives to see projects to
completion.
* Ensures reporting obligations are met by planning
ahead, working well with others on the team, gathering accurate
information, providing QA/QC, and submitting reports on time.
*
Supports Environmental Improvement efforts and helps team continually
improve.
* Steps up when called upon and is proactive when needed
or when opportunities arise.
* Proactively communicates
compliance issues and necessary responses to Environmental Program
Leads and the Environmental Leader. Support organization in
implementing corrective actions.
Work Reliability/Quality - strives to eliminate
errors, has a strong attention to detail, always prioritizes accurate
work, and seeks opportunities to improve product/services.
*
Supports QA/QC processes and ensures all expected outcomes are
delivered.
* Provides results as required and ensures that any
follow-up actions are taken, if needed.
Integrity and Trust - honest, accountable, upholds
ethics standards and maintains confidentiality.
* Makes decisions
with integrity, always in compliance with Environmental rules and
regulations.
* Behavior is consistently aligned with Monroe
values, particularly Integrity, and Trust & Respect.
Leadership Capability and Conflict Leadership - sets a good example,
acts professionally and as a steward of physical, human, environmental
and financial resources of the organization, recognizes the
achievement and contributions of others, and works to build productive
work relationships within the team and cross-functional groups.
* Drives personal ownership of work.
* Actively listens to
others
* Identifies opportunities for self-improvement, and
within team and across departments.
* Helps individuals resolve conflicts.
People Development/Coaching - communicates with
Environmental Leader regarding development, offers feedback, and
provides mentoring to others, as feasible.
* Interacts with
Environmental Compliance Program Leads and Environmental Leader
regularly to ensure clear and open communications; alignment with
goals and objectives; and to proactively address progress, concerns
and questions.
