Engineer-Air Compliance, Sr

Primary Purpose

Responsible for the acquisition of air permits to support new projects and on‑going operations of applicable Tallgrass Energy facilities. The Sr. Air Compliance Specialist will act as a first‑line resource for the Air Compliance Specialist position.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering.
• A minimum of eight (8) years direct and active work experience with air permitting and compliance in the oil and gas industry.
• Working knowledge of the Clean Air Act and State regulations where Tallgrass assets are operated.
• Previous experience in successfully interacting with Federal, State and local agency officials related to air permitting authorizations.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Active State registered Professional Engineering license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

• Strong technical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent project management and multi-tasking skills.
• Attention to detail and high-quality organizational skills.
• Ability to perform assignments with minimal supervision.
• Capability to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Team-oriented, follows management direction, adheres to work schedules, and follows work rules.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Job level commensurate with experience; position filled based on qualifications, experience and skill sets.

• Sitting, standing, walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing; hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Regular use of hands for typing, handling, touching; required to talk and hear; frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to walk and climb or balance; must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• May be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

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• Work with other air permitting professionals to provide system-wide support to operations to ensure and maintain compliance with applicable air requirements.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, budget and manage timely execution of air permits and related requirements accurately.
• Complete emission calculations and inventories.
• Conduct State and Federal regulatory applicability analyses.
• Frequently interact with regulatory agencies, consultants and operations personnel.
• Conduct on-site verification and have knowledge of oil and gas related equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with engineering, operational and managerial staff.
• Provide technical support to operations staff to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and other related Federal and State air permitting requirements.
• Foster communication with the workforce to strengthen the importance of EHS objectives, policies and procedures.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of company EHS policies and procedures and applicable regulatory agency regulations, standards and guidelines.
• Address EHS matters by making recommendations based on knowledge of company practices and government regulations; research information needs through corporate personnel, trade or government organizations when required.
• Offer assistance and act as a resource/mentor to the Air Compliance Specialist position when needed.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy…