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Prax

25d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Engineering
  • Reading, +8

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  • You should be a recognized Graduate in Chemical Engineering or equivalent, with strong communication skills, ideally working towards Chartered Engineer status and a NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management.
  • You will advise on regulatory compliance, monitor environmental performance, manage emissions reporting, support investigations, and liaise across departments for environmental matters.

Requirements

  • Qualifications/Experience Required
  • A competent facilitator and practitioner in key environmental areas, you will possess the communication skills (both written and verbal) and enthusiasm needed to work with others both internally and externally.
  • Applicants should be a recognised Graduate in Chemical Engineering or equivalent scientific discipline.
  • Ideally a Chartered Engineer (holding or working towards accreditation), a NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management (holding or working towards accreditation).

Responsibilities

  • Supports the business teams regarding regulatory environmental compliance and recognised industry best practices.
  • Actively recommends improvements to eliminate, reduce, control, and mitigate environmental risks and emissions.
  • Monitors and reports refinery environmental performance, produces KPIs, and raises any issues with the Business Team Leaders.
  • Manages PLOR CO2 emissions monitoring for UKETS emissions trading scheme.
  • Ensures compliance with EA reporting requirements for quarterly and annual returns, and in the event of any breaches.
  • Engages with the Environment Agency, other Regulatory Bodies and Trade Associations (i.e., Fuels Industry UK).
  • Supports the site’s environmental activities to ensure compliance with the Environmental Management System and ISO 14001 standard.
  • Monitors developments in environmental legislation, regulations, issues, concerns and understanding relevant to the company and maintains the site Legal and Aspect Registers.
  • Provides specialist support to investigations where there has been (or could have been) a breach of environmental compliance with the site’s EPR permit limits and conditions/PLOR rules/recognised good practices.
  • Liaises with all departments on all appropriate environmental matters - including training and competence.
  • Provides environmental support and expertise to process change control requests.
  • Deputy member of the crisis management team.
  • Ensure that all environmental risks are identified, and emissions are managed with appropriate procedures and practices.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Environmental Engineer at Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery?

The Environmental Engineer supports the business teams in ensuring compliance with environmental management systems, environmental permit requirements, and ISO 14001 standards while actively engaging in reducing environmental risks and emissions.

What qualifications are required for the Environmental Engineer position?

Applicants should possess a degree in Chemical Engineering or a related scientific discipline, and ideally be a Chartered Engineer or working towards the accreditation, as well as holding or working towards a NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management.

What are the key responsibilities of the Environmental Engineer?

Key responsibilities include supporting regulatory compliance, monitoring environmental performance, managing CO2 emissions monitoring, engaging with regulatory bodies, providing training, and ensuring compliance with environmental management systems.

What type of experience is preferred for candidates applying for the Environmental Engineer role?

Candidates should have experience in key environmental areas, competent facilitation skills, and effective communication skills to work collaboratively with various departments.

Is there a focus on sustainability and decarbonization in this role?

Yes, the role emphasizes an unwavering commitment to decarbonizing the refinery and reducing CO2 emissions as part of Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery's transition to a leading low-carbon refinery.

How does the Environmental Engineer collaborate with other departments?

The Environmental Engineer liaises with all departments to address environmental matters, provides support for process change control requests, and conducts training on environmental compliance.

What is the process for applying for the Environmental Engineer position?

Interested candidates should send their CV along with a covering letter explaining their qualifications and interest in the role through the provided link: https://careers.prax.com/job-invite/3224/

What role does the Environmental Engineer play in crisis management?

The Environmental Engineer serves as a deputy member of the crisis management team, ensuring that all environmental risks are identified and managed appropriately.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, candidates are encouraged to work towards professional accreditations such as Chartered Engineer status and NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management, indicating opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Does the position require interaction with regulatory bodies?

Yes, the Environmental Engineer engages with the Environment Agency and other regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and to stay informed about developments in environmental legislation and regulations.

Prax

We are a global integrated energy conglomerate dealing in crude oil, petroleum products & bio-fuels.

Energy
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1999
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Prax Group is a British multinational independent refining, storage, distribution and sales conglomerate dealing in crude oil, petroleum products and bio-fuels, headquartered in London. Our ability to deliver innovative customer solutions across the world has secured our reputation as a leading presence in the global oil market. Our mission is to conduct business responsibly, placing excellence, integrity and philanthropy at the heart of everything we do. Our success has been achieved through our entrepreneurial spirit, dynamic team and lean structure. We are driven, forward thinking and passionate about our products, with a perpetual quest for quality performance across the board.