Kinder Morgan, Inc. · 1 week ago
Specialist - Permitting Compliance (Air) / EHS Engineer (Hybrid)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expKinder Morgan, Inc. is a leading energy infrastructure company seeking a Specialist - Permitting Compliance (Air) / EHS Engineer. The role involves providing air quality compliance, permitting, and technical support for various operations, ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations while maintaining effective working relationships across departments.
EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Complete and submit compliance and emissions reports in accordance with air permit requirements and state and federal regulations
Complete permit applications and obtain permits for new or modified facilities
Support and maintain day-to-day compliance for assigned area/facilities; responsibilities include but not limited to:
Review and monitor operating parameters to ensure compliance
Respond to inquiries from state and federal agencies
Review and analyze results of emissions testing
Track and interpret air quality regulations and advise management on future potential and likely concerns and issues
Interact directly with federal, state, and local officials, as required
Provide 24/7 support to Company’s emergency response and reporting requirements
Represent the company on industry committees pertaining to air quality, as needed
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
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with operations, engineering, and business development management and staff
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
Travel as required; anticipated travel will be up to 30% time away from the office; motor vehicle and air travel anticipated
Carry a company-provided cell phone and respond during working hours and non-working hours as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Environmental Studies, natural science or closely related field is required
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of air quality experience
Demonstrated experience in preparing and submitting compliance and emission reports, air permit applications and other environmental compliance requirements/documentation
Expertise analyzing and interpreting air regulations
Working knowledge of the Clean Air Act, state/local/tribal air quality regulations, Title V compliance requirements, source emission calculations using EPA or industry standard procedures, air pollution control technologies, and dispersion modeling
Working knowledge of Greenhouse Gas 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 competing deadlines, 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 30% travel is required and anticipated
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
Ability to stand; walk, sit, ascend/descend stairs; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and manipulate analytical meters; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color perception and the ability to adjust focus
Preferred
Experience with emissions and compliance responsibilities for refined products terminals and pipelines in the midstream segment
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
Record of successfully conducting regulatory analyses and developing cost effective implementation strategies for air quality matters at natural gas treatment, processing, transmission, and storage facilities
Experience with environmental due diligence
Experience implementing and/or using OpsInfo 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
Working under Federal and California regulations a plus
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Benefits
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
Many voluntary benefit plans
Company
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.
Founded in 2000Chicago, Illinois, USA
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$830MKey Investors
ArcLight Capital
2025-03-21Acquired
2023-06-15Secondary Market
2021-02-22Secondary Market· $830M
Leadership Team
David Michels
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Kenneth Grubb
Chief Operating Officer, Gas Pipelines
Recent News
2023-11-08
2023-11-04
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