Engineer-Air Compliance, Sr

Job Description

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

• Work in conjunction 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 possess 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. If required, research information needs through corporate personnel, trade or government organizations.
• 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 and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non‑traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering.
• Experience:
  
  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 (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Active State registered Professional Engineering license.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record 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 required duties with minimal supervision.
• Capability to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Team player who follows management direction, work schedules, and work rules.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritize daily work.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualification, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

• Sitting, standing, walking, driving, talking, seeing, hearing, bending, squatting, 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 to type, touch, handle, or feel; talk and hear; stand and reach with hands and arms; walk, climb, balance; lift and move up to 10 lbs, occasionally 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…