Air Permitting and Compliance Specialist (Hybrid) (Pasadena, TX or Houston, TX) (Finance)
Position Description
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Opportunity for a self-starter who enjoys working independently and being part of a valuable team that is fast-paced and streamlined to address business growth, daily business operations, and environmental issues. Candidate will provide air quality compliance, permitting and technical support to Kinder Morgan's world class terminals, mainly around Houston, Texas.
The position will be located in either Houston, TX or Pasadena, TX depending upon the successful candidate.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide air permitting support to commercial and engineering groups by evaluating project permitting strategy and managing permit applications.
- Notify agencies for scheduled tank inspections, review inspection reports and file required reports.
- Work with the LDAR contractor to ensure an accurate inventory of fugitive emission components and conduct monitoring in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Work closely with operations, maintenance and engineering to ensure all required emission data were collected for MSS activities.
- Update monthly emission data for responsible facilities in KM EIT system by collecting required operation records and performing emission calculations.
- Complete and submit compliance and emissions reports in accordance with air permit requirements and state and federal regulations.
- Support and maintain day-to-day compliance for assigned area/facilities; responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Complete all assigned compliance tasks on time.
- Respond to inquiries from state and federal agencies.
- Review and analyze results of emissions testing.
- Maintain files in accordance with recordkeeping requirements
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with operations, engineering, and business development management and staff.
- Assist other air teammates with permit application and routine compliance tasks as required.
- Provide support to Company's emergency response and reporting requirements.
- Other daily, weekly and monthly duties along with special projects, as assigned.
- Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
- Proactively plan, organize and oversee assigned responsibilities.
- Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of job performance.
- Monitor schedules, budgets and evaluate the work of third party air contractors/consultants.
Position Requirements
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- BS or BA in Engineering, Physical or Environmental Science, or related field.
- Expertise analyzing and interpreting regulations.
- Proficient in using standard spreadsheet, word processing, and database software, including Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to interact across multiple business units, including, but not limited to: other employees, all levels of management, vendors, agencies, and customers with courtesy and professionalism.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience providing training to field/operations and interacting directly with federal, state, or local officials.
- Perform multiple tasks with strict and completing deadline, successfully.
- Able to work efficiently in a team environment while also being able to work autonomously, as needed, to successfully perform the required and expected duties with minimal direct supervision.
- Capable of taking directions from supervisors, adhering to required work schedules, focus attention on details and follow work rules.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
- Up to 20% travel is required and anticipated.
- Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets.
- May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed.
- 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 being employed.
- Experience with emissions and compliance responsibilities for bulk and liquid storage Terminals being a plus.
- 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.
- Experience with emissions calculations using AP-42 methodology.
- ESG experience related to air emissions (Criteria Air Pollutants and GHG) is a plus.
- Record of successfully conducting regulatory analyses and developing cost effective implementation strategies for air quality matters at liquid products storage facilities.
- Experience with environmental due diligence.
- 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 is a plus.
- Experience with project and financial budget development and implementation.
- Professional Engineer certification is a plus.
Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
