Senior Air Quality Specialist

Discovery Natural Resources LLC is a domestic, onshore exploration and production company with over 1,000 wells in operation in Texas.

Reporting to the Director of HS&E, this position will support air quality permitting and compliance activities for Discovery’s operations in the Permian Basin. Responsibilities will include coordinating and executing the policies, programs, and procedures necessary to authorize and operate upstream oil and gas facilities in compliance with state and federal regulations. This position is located in Discovery’s Denver office and requires regular travel (25-50%) to field facilities in Texas and periodic work in outdoor and industrial facility environments. This position requires a self-motivated, hard-working team player who pays attention to details. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate that he or she can take ownership of the job responsibilities and hold themselves accountable for their successful completion.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform the complex technical work necessary to design and implement air quality permitting ad compliance strategies.
• Prepare and/or review permit applications for engines, tank batteries and other emission sources.
• Work independently to develop, implement, and maintain programs, systems and procedures to ensure air quality compliance, particularly regarding NSPS Subpart OOOO/a/b, TCEQ PBRs and SPs, and the EPA’s greenhouse gas reporting program.
• Oversee preparation of annual air quality compliance submittals including EPA GHG and NSPS Subpart OOOOa/b.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of existing and proposed air quality regulations and how they impact operations, particularly those applicable to natural gas-fired internal combustion engines and upstream oil and gas operations.
• Work closely with the operations team to manage changes in operating parameters, equipment and practices.
• Provide regulatory interpretations and technical advice to the operations team using effective communications techniques.
• Develop and deliver training geared toward the education of operations staff in areas of HS&E compliance.
• Direct and review the work of HS&E consultants and contractors.
• Participate in industry associations, peer groups and other organizations to share and learn best practices, build relationships, and promote the company’s interests.
• May act as lead person or technical expert and provide leadership and direction to less experienced environmental and operations staff.

Education and Experience

• Senior-level position for degreed individuals with a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree in environmental sciences, engineering or a similar technical degree field, OR equivalent experience and training.
• 10 or more years air quality permitting and compliance experience, including 5 or more years of oil and gas industry experience.

Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to Discovery Natural Resources expectations and core values.
• Oil and gas industry and Texas air quality permitting experience is required.
• Experience with air emission estimation methods, stack testing protocols, and emission control technologies is required.
• Must have advanced mathematical, science and analytical abilities.
• Must possess effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, delegate as necessary and handle multiple tasks.
• Work is frequently non-routine and incumbent must be able to work without detailed instruction.
• Must possess sound technical and regulatory judgment.
• Proficient computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office Products. Experience with Merrick and Peloton software suites is preferred.
• Ability to travel to Texas for multiple days at a time once or twice per month.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Operate a vehicle safely (in all weather conditions) to drive to oil & gas equipment locations located in rural/open range country.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safe work behavior and habits.
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces.
• Incumbent must be able to move from location to location, hear and be heard, prepare written communications, present information to others, enter data into various programs, and be able to stoop and bend on a frequent basis.

Compensation and Benefits

• Estimated pay range: $125,000 – $165,000 (depending upon experience of the successful candidate)
• Eligible for short- and long-term incentives
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 9/80 work schedule

*Majority of work will be outdoors under variable weather conditions. May require occasional lifting of heavy objects. Physical ability to perform routine maintenance on oil and gas wells as required.