Environmental Engineer - Air Quality

Job Summary

The Air Compliance Engineer supports the Air Quality Team with the primary focus of ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal air quality laws and regulations applicable to the upstream oil and gas industry.  This role provides environmental and engineering technical support for various aspects of air quality compliance programs, including but not limited to production facility configuration and air pollution control equipment design evaluations, calculation and analysis of the physical properties and chemical composition of air emissions, process modelling to determine flash emissions and dehydration unit emissions, regulatory applicability analysis, air permit application development, planning and project management for emissions measurement, quantification and reporting of actual emission, analysis and quantification of emissions resulting from process malfunctions, estimation of off-site exposure concentrations, and emission stack design evaluations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Quantify process emissions using process simulator (ProMax), quantify dehydration unit emissions using GlyCalc.
• Develop emission calculation tools and provide Staff training on emission calculation techniques.
• Provide QA/QC review for Staff emission calculations.
• Provide on-call analysis of emissions and compliance status related to equipment/process malfunctions and provide technical assistance with development of necessary corrective actions.
• Develop/provide technical justification of emission calculations as needed to respond to regulatory agency inquiries. Represent the Company during permit limitation negotiations.
• Own all aspects of air quality compliance for applicable regional operations area and attend meetings in OKC as necessary.
• Assist in bringing various air permitting activities in-house.
• Maintain a current working knowledge of applicable rules and regulations for the oil & gas industry at local, state, and federal levels — particularly state and federal air permitting requirements, New Source Performance Standards, and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
• Collaborate with Facility Engineering/Operations during the design and installation phase of facilities to ensure equipment and operating conditions will satisfy air compliance regulations.
• Manage the preparation of air permit applications and serve as primary point of contact for related correspondence with regulatory agencies.
• Implement processes and procedures to ensure compliance to permit terms and conditions.
• Assist in implementation of company LDAR program requirements.
• Support efforts to respond to and meet with state and federal agencies about alleged air quality violations and other issues.
• Compile and submit annual emissions inventories, greenhouse gas reports, and NSPS OOOOa annual reports, and various air-related notifications and reports.
• Coordinate and oversee emissions performance testing projects.
• Oversee collection and perform QA/QC review of emission control device monitoring data.
• Develop and deliver air compliance training to company personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced mathematical, process chemistry, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of oil and gas production and processing equipment.
• Advanced working knowledge and experience with complex Excel functions.
• Communicates effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Optimizes work processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Instills trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental or Chemical Engineering.
• E&P and multi-site environmental compliance support experience.
• Experience with additional data management and analysis systems (i.e. Spotfire, SQL, etc.) .
• An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of air quality permitting experience.
• Experience with process simulation software (ProMax).
• Experience with dehydration unit simulation software (GlyCalc).
• Experience with air dispersion modelling software.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to stoop, stand, walk, pull, carry instruments, and climb stairs and ladders for an extended period of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30lbs. without assistance.
• Capable of driving distances of 150 miles or more per day during all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to one arm carry up to 25lbs. without assistance.
• Regular bending, crouching, pulling, and kneeling to check equipment and gauges.
• Must be able to exert up to 40lbs. of force occasionally and up to 20 lbs. frequently to move or manipulate objects.
• Ability to work significant amounts of time as required in completing job responsibilities.
• Working environment includes exposure to extremely loud noises in the field, hazardous chemicals, and hydrocarbons that may be under extreme pressure for which appropriate safety measures are required.
• The ability to inspect and have close visual acuity to perform activities.
• Ability to work outside in adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time safely.
• Work safely with machinery and equipment.

Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities and access for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.