EPCRA & Chemical Inventory Specialist

Role: EPCRA & Chemical Inventory Specialist

Location: Noida / Bangalore /Pune

Role Summary

We are looking for a professional who can support US-based lubricant manufacturing plants and oil & gas facilities on EPCRA regulatory reporting (Tier II and TRI) and end-to-end chemical inventory management. The role requires solid domain understanding of oil & gas downstream operations (especially lubricants blending/manufacturing) combined with practical expertise in hazardous chemical inventory processes that underpin accurate EPCRA compliance.

This is a high-impact role supporting client delivery in sustainability, ESG, and regulatory compliance for US clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead / support annual EPCRA Tier II (Sections 311/312) and TRI (Section 313) reporting for US lubricant plants and related oil & gas facilities.

• Perform complete chemical inventory management:

• Compile, reconcile, and maintain facility chemical inventories.
• Review Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazard classification, composition, and reportable quantities.
• Apply mixture rules, exemptions, and threshold calculations (TPQs and reporting thresholds).
• Determine maximum and average daily amounts, storage locations, and container types.
• Conduct applicability analysis for EPCRA reporting and document decisions.
• Prepare high-quality Tier II and TRI submissions (including state-specific portals and formats).
• Map chemical storage locations and support facility site maps required for Tier II.
• Collaborate with site teams, EHS managers, and data owners to ensure data accuracy and audit readiness.
• Identify gaps in chemical inventory processes and recommend process or system improvements.

Must-Have Domain Knowledge & Skills

1. Chemical Inventory Management

• Hands-on experience building and maintaining accurate hazardous chemical inventories.

• Strong ability to interpret SDS / MSDS (composition, physical & health hazards, CAS numbers).

• Practical knowledge of threshold determination, mixture rules, and exemptions under US regulations.

• Experience with inventory data quality, reconciliation, and documentation for regulatory submissions.

2. EPCRA Regulatory Reporting (US)

• Working knowledge of EPCRA Sections 311, 312 (Tier II) and 313 (TRI).

• Understanding of reporting thresholds, Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS), and state variations.

• Familiarity with reporting portals (EPA Tier2 Submit, E-Plan, TRI-MEweb / CDX, and common state systems).

• Experience preparing complete, audit-ready reports with supporting calculations and justifications.

3. Oil & Gas Domain Understanding

• Solid understanding of oil & gas downstream operations, particularly lubricant manufacturing / blending plants.

• Familiarity with typical chemicals used in lubricants (base oils, additives, solvents, etc.) and their regulatory implications.

• Experience supporting or working with US oil & gas, refining, or chemical manufacturing facilities is highly preferred.

• Awareness of how chemical inventory and EPCRA fit into broader plant EHS and sustainability programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to other US chemical regulations (RCRA, OSHA HazCom, CAA, etc.).

• Experience with digital tools / EHS platforms for chemical inventory or regulatory reporting.

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.

• Ability to work effectively with US-based stakeholders across time zones.

• Clear written and verbal communication.

• Process-oriented mindset with willingness to dig into data and SDS packages.

• Ability to explain complex regulatory requirements in simple terms to plant and business teams.