Houston EHS COOP Program
Outsourced EHS Retainer for Houston Refineries and Petrochemical Operations
Houston energy and petrochemical facilities need dedicated EHS support: process safety management, environmental compliance, industrial hygiene monitoring, and regulatory documentation. Without in-house EHS leadership, facilities fall behind on compliance calendars, hazard monitoring, and audit readiness. iSi's COOP program provides a national team of EHS consultants, industrial hygienists, and safety specialists starting at $15,000 per year — three tiers scaling from essential compliance to full strategic EHS leadership.
The COOP Advantage: National EHS for Houston Operations
Houston refineries and petrochemical plants require continuous EHS attention: Title V emissions compliance, PSM documentation, industrial hygiene monitoring, waste stream management, contractor safety. A full-time EHS hire costs $130K–$195K annually, plus benefits and employment liability. You get one person tied to one facility.
iSi's COOP program inverts that model. Pay a fixed annual retainer and access a national team of EHS specialists who understand refinery and petrochemical operations. Start with Compliance Foundation covering documentation and quarterly reviews. Upgrade to Compliance Maintenance for monthly on-site monitoring and continuous hazard assessment. Go full Compliance Partner Program for strategic EHS leadership, PSM support, and direct consultant access.
No payroll overhead. No benefits administration. No long-term employment contracts. Scale your EHS support as your facility's needs change.
COOP Tiers: Choose What Fits Your Houston Facility
Compliance Foundation
$15,000
per year
- Compliance calendars for TCEQ, EPA, and OSHA requirements
- Document management and record-keeping oversight
- Quarterly site reviews and compliance gap assessment
- Email/phone support for compliance questions
Best for smaller facilities with stable operations
Compliance Maintenance
$34,000
per year
- All Foundation benefits plus continuous monitoring
- Monthly on-site visits and compliance audits
- Industrial hygiene monitoring and exposure assessments
- Regulatory tracking and permit management
- Direct consultant access for urgent issues
Best for mid-size refineries and chemical plants
Compliance Partner Program
$60,000
per year
- All Maintenance benefits plus strategic EHS leadership
- Weekly on-site presence or dedicated part-time consultant
- Process safety management and PSM compliance support
- Staff training programs and turnaround safety planning
- Priority support and direct line to senior consultants
Best for major refineries and complex petrochemical operations
COOP Program vs. Full-Time EHS Hire
- Annual cost: $130,000–$195,000 fully loaded
- One person tied to one facility
- Benefits, payroll, employment liability overhead
- Limited expertise in refinery and PSM compliance
- Turnover risk and training gaps
- Starting at $15,000/year; scales to $60,000 for full support
- Access to national team of refinery and PSM specialists
- No payroll, benefits, or employment contracts
- Deep expertise in petrochemical and refinery operations
- Consistent resources, no turnover or availability gaps
Frequently Asked Questions
How does iSi's COOP program scale for Houston refineries and petrochemical plants?
iSi offers three COOP tiers: Compliance Foundation ($15,000/year) covers essential EHS documentation and quarterly reviews; Compliance Maintenance ($34,000/year) adds monthly on-site monitoring and industrial hygiene assessment; Compliance Partner Program ($60,000/year) provides full-time EHS leadership, process safety management support, and strategic compliance planning. Choose the tier matching your facility size and regulatory complexity.
What is the cost difference between iSi's COOP and hiring a full-time EHS manager for a Houston facility?
A full-time EHS manager in Houston costs $130,000–$195,000 annually fully loaded (salary, benefits, payroll tax, workers compensation). iSi's COOP program starts at $15,000/year and scales to $60,000 for comprehensive support. You get access to a national team of specialists without local payroll overhead or long-term employment liability.
Can iSi's COOP program handle process safety management requirements?
Yes. iSi's Compliance Partner Program ($60,000/year) includes dedicated support for PSM compliance, hazard analysis, incident investigation, and safety training. For Compliance Maintenance ($34,000/year), iSi provides PSM consulting on an as-needed basis. Discuss your specific PSM requirements when evaluating COOP tiers.
EHS Expertise for Houston Without the Full-Time Hire
Three pricing tiers starting at $15,000/year. Refinery and petrochemical expertise, national team, zero payroll overhead.
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