EHS Engineer/Specialist - Air (Hybrid Schedule) (Houston, TX or Tulsa, OK)

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America, operating coast-to-coast with over 11,000 employees. Our experience spans more than 60 years, making us a leader in the midstream space. We value our people and believe they should share in our success.

About the role

This is an opportunity for a self-starter who enjoys working independently and being part of a fast-paced, streamlined team addressing business growth, daily operations, and environmental issues. The candidate will provide air quality compliance, permitting, and technical support to Kinder Morgan’s natural gas business unit, operations, and engineering departments. The position may be filled as Specialist or EHS Engineer depending on skills and experience, and can be based in either Houston, TX or Tulsa, OK.

Responsibilities

• Complete various air permit and compliance submittals.
• Track and interpret air quality regulations and advise management on future potential and likely concerns and issues.
• Interact directly with federal, state, and local officials.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with operations, engineering, and business development management and staff.
• Proactively plan, organize, and oversee assigned work programs.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, and evaluate the work of third-party air contractors.
• Review and analyze results of emissions testing and environmental compliance inspections.
• Represent the company on industry committees pertaining to air quality.
• Provide 24/7 support to the company’s emergency response and reporting requirements.
• Travel as required; anticipated travel will be up to 20% time away from the office; motor vehicle and air travel anticipated.
• Deal with a wide variety of people and personalities with tact, courtesy, and professionalism across multiple business units.
• Write effectively and understand verbal and written communications.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal and listening skills.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of job performance.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Perform other daily, weekly, and monthly duties along with special projects, as assigned.
• Carry a company-provided cell phone and respond during working hours and non-working hours as required.

Requirements

• BS or BA in Engineering, Physical or Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience preparing and submitting emissions inventories, air permit applications, and other environmental compliance requirements/documentation (5+ years strongly preferred).
• Working knowledge of Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) regulations at natural gas processing plants.
• Demonstrated experience performing regulatory analyses, including interpretation of agency rules, regulations, and guidance.
• Working knowledge of the Clean Air Act, state/local/tribal air quality regulations, Title V compliance requirements, source emission calculations using EPA or industry standard procedures, air pollution control technologies, and dispersion modeling.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience providing training and interacting directly with federal, state, or local officials.
• Proficient in using standard spreadsheet, word processing, and database software, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, adhere to work schedules, focus on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict and sometimes simultaneous deadlines.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
• Required to carry a company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with emissions and compliance responsibilities for the natural gas midstream segment.
• Experience coordinating air compliance and management programs with operations personnel.
• Experience with RACT/BACT/LAER, MACT/NESHAP, NSPS, and NSR/PSD.
• Experience with CEMS and LDAR.
• Record of successfully conducting regulatory analyses and developing cost-effective implementation strategies for air quality matters at natural gas treatment, processing, transmission, and storage facilities.
• Experience implementing and/or using Maximo or other Environmental Management Information Systems.
• Strong diagnostic skills and logical thought processes with the ability to identify and resolve data acquisition issues.
• Experience with project and financial budget development and implementation.
• Professional Engineer certification.

Schedule

• Eligible for a hybrid schedule (Monday–Wednesday in the office, Thursday & Friday at home when travel is not required).
• Up to 20% travel is required and anticipated.
• May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check after an offer has been extended and prior to employment.