Air Quality Specialist

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Air Quality Specialist to join our team. This role involves monitoring, analyzing, and managing air quality data to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in air quality assessments, emissions control, and regulatory compliance, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

· Conduct air quality monitoring, sampling, and analysis to assess pollution levels. 

· Develop and implement air quality management plans and strategies. 

· Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations, such as the Clean Air Act and EPA guidelines. 

· Prepare technical reports, permits, and regulatory documentation. 

· Collaborate with environmental agencies, stakeholders, and internal teams to address air quality concerns. 

· Evaluate emission sources and recommend pollution control measures. 

· Utilize air dispersion modeling software to predict air pollution impacts. 

· Investigate air quality complaints and recommend mitigation solutions. 

· Stay up-to-date with changes in air quality regulations and industry best practices.

· Manage emissions inventories and annual greenhouse gas reporting.

· Develop emissions calculations based on state and federal rules and regulations, standard industry practices and emissions modeling software.

· Build and maintain strong working relationships with engineering and operations teams.

· Interact with government agencies to represent TGNR and foster agency relationships while ensuring permitting and compliance correspondence are progressing on schedule.

· Other duties as identified and defined, including non-air-related compliance with local, state, federal regulations.

Qualifications:  

· Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred). 

· 8-15 years experience in air quality analysis, environmental compliance, or emissions control. 

· Knowledge of air monitoring equipment, modeling software, and regulatory frameworks. 

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

· Working knowledge of the Clean Air Act and State regulations where TGNR assets are operated.

· Previous experience in successfully interacting with local, state, and federal agency officials related to air permitting authorizations.

· Capacity to accurately solve problems and exceptional proficiency in data management.

· Strong math, science, and computer skills, including proficiency in the use and application of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and emissions modeling software (GlyCalc, Screen3, etc.)

· Skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.

· Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.

· Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, communicate, and consistently apply environmental rules and regulations.

· Valid Driver’s license required.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Certifications such as Certified Air Quality Professional (CAQP) or relevant industry credentials.

· Experience with GIS mapping and data visualization for air quality analysis.

· Familiarity with permitting processes and environmental impact assessments.

· Experience with regulations in Texas and Louisiana.