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Senior Environment Engineer- Remediation

The Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru India brings together the resources and expertise of the Chevron global network with talent in India to enhance agility and technological innovation to optimize solutions for the world’s current and future energy challenges.  As one of the leading energy providers worldwide, Chevron is involved in the production of crude oil and natural gas, manufacturing of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives, and the development of enabling technologies.

Chevron's vision is to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnerships, and performance. With a clear purpose to develop affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress, we believe human ingenuity has the power to solve any challenge and overcome any obstacle. Meeting the world’s growing energy needs requires the pursuit of innovations and advancements that deliver a better future for all.

about the position

Chevron ENGINE has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Environment Engineer to join the Project Engineer team. Reporting to the Manager, this role will be based in Chevron’s office in Bengaluru.

The Senior Environment Engineer – Remediation provides technical expertise to support environmental investigation, remediation, and site closure activities across Asset Retirement Downstream and legacy sites. The role leads and supports site characterization efforts, including soil, groundwater, and soil vapor assessments, and develops Conceptual Site Models to inform remediation strategy selection. This position is responsible for technically evaluating and justifying appropriate remediation approaches for petroleum impacted sites, preparing and reviewing remedial action and corrective action plans, and providing technical oversight during intrusive works and decommissioning activities where contaminated media are encountered. The Senior Environment Engineer interprets field and laboratory data to assess remediation performance, residual risk, and progress toward regulatory closure, and prepares or reviews technical documentation for regulatory submission.

Chevron ENGINE supports global operations, and work hours are aligned to business needs. Standard working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday to Friday. These may evolve based on operational or business requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support environmental site investigation and characterization, including soil, groundwater, and soil vapor assessment, and develop Conceptual Site Models (CSM) to inform remediation decisions.
• Technically evaluate and justify remediation approaches for petroleum impacted sites, including source removal and excavation, soil vapor extraction (SVE), multiphase extraction, insitu remediation techniques (e.g., ISCO, bioremediation, sorption), groundwater treatment, plume management, and monitored natural attenuation.
• Prepare, review, or technically endorse Remedial Action Plans (RAPs), Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), and remediation feasibility analyses aligned with applicable standards and regulatory expectations.
• Provide technical input and oversight during intrusive or decommissioning works, including assessment and management of contaminated soils and groundwater encountered during asset retirement activities.
• Review and interpret field and laboratory data to assess remediation effectiveness, residual environmental risk, and progression toward site closure.
• Prepare and technically review investigation reports, remediation plans, monitoring reports, and closure documentation for regulatory submission.
• Maintain awareness of emerging remediation technologies and evolving industry standards (e.g., US EPA guidance and equivalent international frameworks) and apply them, where appropriate, to improve remediation effectiveness and closure outcomes.

Consultant Oversight:

Oversee consultant performance, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and internal standards. Verify work quality, adherence to timelines, proper documentation, reporting and closeout of all aspects of the project.

Site Assessment & Remediation Leadership:

Lead environmental initiatives at Asset Retirement sites, focusing on site assessments, remediation activities, and continuous improvement of environmental outcomes

Stakeholder Engagement:

Serve as the primary point of contact for external partners (regulators, consultants) and internal stakeholders (site teams, leadership), facilitating clear communication and timely resolution of issues.

Project Controls:

Develop and manage project schedules for environmental activities, coordinate with external consultants and internal teams, and maintain alignment with project milestones. Assess schedule impacts of scope changes and update plans accordingly. 

Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure all site activities comply with applicable environmental regulations, company policies, and best practices. Support audits, reporting, and incident investigations as needed.

Data & Reporting Collaboration:

Work closely with data and reporting technologists to ensure accurate tracking of site metrics, remediation progress, reporting (external & internal) and closeout deliverables. Support the development and/or improvement of dashboards and reporting tools for real-time insights and performance monitoring.

Continuous Improvement:

Collect and utilize lessons learned and site data to drive improvements in environmental management practices, reporting workflows, and project execution.

About you

We know our greatest resource is the ingenuity, creativity and innovation of our people. Applications from motivated, talented individuals with a keen interest in the energy industry are encouraged.

To be considered for this role, applicants should have:

Education:
bachelor’s degree in environmental or civil engineering, or related field from a recognized institution.

Experience:
6+ years of experience in site assessment, and remediation, regulatory compliance, preferably within the oil & gas or industrial sector. Proven experience as a technical manager, managing multi-disciplinary teams.

Technical Skills:
Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, remediation technologies, and project controls. Experience with data management and reporting systems is highly desirable.

Analytical & Problem-Solving:
Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to recognize and resolve issues impacting environmental outcomes.

Collaboration & Communication:
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across teams and with diverse stakeholders. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Selection Criteria 1

Technical Skills:
Ability to independently manage environmental remediation projects and drive project outcomes. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Selection Criteria 2

Teamwork & Communication:
Ability to collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Selection Criteria 3

Delivering Results:
Ability to think outside the box regarding remediation solutions and alternatives to deliver project outcomes at lower costs. Demonstrated ability to challenge status quo and willingness to drive contractor workforce.

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