Senior Air Quality Scientist

Duties/Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients to perform and coordinate air compliance and permitting tasks
• Conduct air emissions calculations for permitting, emissions inventories, annual compliance reporting, and greenhouse gas reports
• Conduct peer review of teammates’ calculations and reports, providing constructive feedback
• Prepare and submit air permit applications to state and federal agencies
• Utilize emissions modeling software
• Proficient in state, federal, tribal, and local air compliance and permitting regulations and assist clients in implementing operational and reporting requirements
• At times, overnight client work may be required but is not expected
• Aid in preparation, deployment, and all sampling aspects of air monitoring activities
• Provide guidance to clients for site design/operations to ensure compliance with regulations
• Act as a liaison between clients and regulatory agencies
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify safety risks, analyze data, and develop effective solutions

Requirements

• Professional demeanor and experience writing technical reports
• Strong attention to detail and able to follow specific directions and tasks
• Team player; receptive to feedback and open to constructive criticism
• Ability to manage projects, meet budgets, and be the main point of communication for client contact
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including use of pivot tables
• Strong understanding of air quality compliance requirements in various states
• Experience with clean air act (NSPS OOO/a/b/c, KKKK, JJJJ, KKK, VV VVA GG)
• Familiarity with oil and gas equipment, operational practices, field environment and technical and engineering terms related to these practices
• Monitor federal, state, and local air quality regulations and rulemakings
• Participate in trade and professional associations to support the above responsibilities
• Demonstrates initiative by appropriately taking charge of situations
• Strong verbal skills and ability to lead meetings with staff on air quality permitting and compliance
• Valid drivers license and proven safe driving record

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or related field required
• 9+ years of experience in air quality permitting and compliance, environmental consulting, or a related field