Sr. Environmental Specialist

Now hiring! Sr. Environmental Specialist

Freeport, TX

We are looking for a Sr. Environmental Specialist to join our NAF team in Freeport, TX.

Come create chemistry with us!

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protecion and social responsibility.

As a Senior Environmental Specialist at the BASF Freeport Site, you will provide leadership and technical support for plant specific environmental compliance and performance, partnering closely with operations, engineering, and cross‑functional teams to ensure environmental requirements are understood and integrated into daily activities in alignment with corporate expectations and applicable regulations. You will support compliance efforts across multiple environmental media, assist with permitting and reporting activities, and help interpret regulatory requirements to drive consistent application across the site. The role includes participation in audits, regulatory interactions, incident response support, and continuous improvement initiatives, as well as contributing to the development and delivery of environmental training to promote awareness, accountability, and a strong compliance culture. This position reports directly to the Environmental Manager.

As a Sr. Environmental Specialist, you create chemistry by...

• Providing technical and regulatory guidance to site operations and supporting teams by interpreting environmental requirements as well as helping ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate standards.
• Partnering with operations, maintenance, engineering, and technical teams to identify and implement environmental compliance improvement opportunities, supporting incident investigations, and participating in management system processes, change reviews, and corporate audits.
• Preparing, reviewing, and submitting environmental reports and permit applications, as well as supporting permitting activities for new, modified, and existing operations.
• Serving as a key point of contact for environmental regulatory interactions, supporting inspections, audits, compliance investigations, and follow‑up actions as needed.
• Supporting and mentoring environmental compliance personnel across production units by providing training, regulatory interpretation, and guidance to promote a strong, consistent site-wide compliance culture.

If you...

• Have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Engineering, or a related technical degree or equivalent blend of knowledge and experience.
• Possess a minimum of 5 years of environmental regulatory and technical experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Demonstrate knowledge of environmental regulatory programs applicable to large manufacturing or chemical facilities and related federal and state regulatory frameworks (e.g., Title V, NSR, MACT standards, etc.).
• Are able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and follow through on complex tasks with minimal supervision.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with regulatory agencies, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
• Are willing to provide rotational 24 hr. on-call environmental support and up to 5% travel as needed.

Preferred:

• 10+ years of environmental regulatory and technical experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Hazardous Waste Combustor (HWC) MACT requirements.
• Strong analytical skills, including mathematical calculations, and interpretation of environmental data.
• Experience mentoring compliance personnel and delivering regulatory training.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.