Petroleum Oils and Lubricant, Spill Prevention Control Countermeasure (SPCC) SME

BB&E is an employee-owned full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.

Position Summary

BB&E is seeking a detailed-oriented Petroleum Oils & Lubricants (POL) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide support to NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston TX.  

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a comprehensive POL program that ensures all aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), underground storage tanks (USTs), and miscellaneous POL units at NASA, Johnson Space Center are permitted, authorized, controlled, and managed in compliance with all federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations, permit conditions, and NASA-specific requirements where applicable.

• Prepare and maintain SPCC plans, tank registrations, SPCC certifications, technical amendments, standard reviews, other permit applications, renewals, and revisions in accordance with federal, state, and/or local regulations.
• Support the NASA Environmental Office with reviews and technical input as necessary.
• Prepare and manage all SPCC reporting, procedures, guides, job instructions, manuals, spill notifications, geographic information system (GIS) data, routine submittals, closure plans, and policy documents in accordance with federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations as well as NASA policies.
• Develop sampling plans and conduct and/or coordinate all POL sampling and analyses programs in accordance with SPCC plans, site-specific permits where applicable, and all federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations.
• Perform internal inspections, support third party oversight inspections, manage all field surveillance programs including inventories, and document the results of these POL operations as required by SPCC plans, any specific permit requirements, and all federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations.
• Manage training materials, prepare and provide POL specific training, and track and record all training program activities as required by the SPCC plans, site-specific permits, and any other requirements based on federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations and NASA policies.
• Provide all regulatory compliance support activities for POL system installations, demos and removals, maintenance, testing, and clean-out requirements in accordance with all federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations.
• Manage all SPCC and associated POL regulatory and/or permit requirements including oversight, tracking, communication of requirements, surveys and studies, documentation, and recordkeeping as necessary. Implement and document corrective actions, if appropriate.
• Manage all state-specific POL requirements that may be different and/or more stringent than standard regulatory requirements (e.g., state-specific oil operations permit).
• Maintain preparedness to control and remove petroleum and other hazardous materials spills at the facility, including but not limited to; in streams, bodies of water (such as ponds), soils, roads, and inside buildings for all materials present at covered facilities.
• Preparedness is defined as maintaining on-site equipment, supplies, materials and agreements/subcontracts with outside providers for release response and cleanup. Participate in facility emergency drills.
• Direct post-spill response activities to eliminate future risks, offer consultation and direction for containment, cleanup, and disposal.
• Establish and maintain in-house or contracted capabilities for spill and post-spill response activities.

Key Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to successfully pass a federal agency background check is required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Familiarity with API 570, API 653 and STI SP001 tank inspection repair actions
• Prior knowledge and experience preparing Statement of Work/Statement of Requirements.
• Must have working knowledge of preparing, updating, maintaining, and implementing SPCC Plans to meet federal regulations (per 40 CFR 112 for Volumes I-III)
• Prior experience and knowledge of NASA policies and procedures is a bonus
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Software: Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
• Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to solve problems and function as a member of a team.

Experience & Education

• Experience: A minimum of eight (8) years of Federal POL experience
• Education: A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in environmental science, engineering, or in a related field is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk, sit, and/or stand for extended periods for multiple days/weeks
• Able to operate office equipment, including computers, copy machine, phone, etc.
• Capable of light lifting, up to 50 lbs.

Working conditions

• Able to work both indoors/outdoor (with exposure to the elements)
• Able to walk/climb/knee/crouch and reach
• Able to work on rough terrain when necessary
• Able to work in confined spaces and/or heights
• Able to wear the required PPE, minimally wear gloves, a hard hat, a respirator, and steel-toe boots that may be in combination with protective clothing/suits, a respirator, and/or a fall restraint/recovery harness
• Exposure to hazards/contaminants at times

Benefits

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation packages
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
• Discretionary bonus
• *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
• *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• *Employer provided Life insurance
• *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
• *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance discount

*Applies only to full-time employees

BB&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.