Air Compliance Engineer

Permian Resources; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Permian Resources is seeking an Air Compliance Engineer in Midland, TX to manage minor source air permitting and compliance across upstream operations. The role owns the full lifecycle of air quality authorizations in New Mexico and Texas, prepares GHG inventories, and administers NSPS OOOOa/OOOOb compliance.

The ideal candidate has experience with upstream production facilities and can coordinate with field and engineering teams for permits, data requests, and compliance reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 2+ years upstream air quality experience.
• Working knowledge of NMED and TCEQ air permitting programs (GCP-O&G, PBR, NRSP) and CAQ requirements.
• Familiarity with upstream production and facilities engineering concepts to assess permitting obligations.
• Strong data management and ability to apply complex regulations independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for regulatory submittals and field guidance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and manage applications under GCP-O&G including NOI filings and permit mods.
• Track facility applicability and maintain GCP-O&G records, monitoring, and reporting obligations.
• Maintain compliance databases and generate annual NM ozone precursor reports.
• Prepare TCEQ PBR registrations for new/modified facilities and NRSP registrations.
• Maintain permit files, applicability logs, and FINs/EPNs for recordkeeping and inspections.
• Prepare annual GHG reports and develop facility- and company-level emission inventories.
• Support state emissions inventory submittals and respond to regulatory data requests.
• Administer Subpart OOOOa/OOOOb reporting and NSPS compliance, coordinating with field teams.
• Prepare annual OOOOa/OOOOb reports and coordinate NSPS database maintenance.
• Monitor EPA rule changes and advise leadership on compliance impact.
• Support environmental due diligence and integration of assets during transactions.

Skills

Strong data management

Excellent written communication

Verbal communication

Ability to travel to field locations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

8 years of relevant industry experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Emissions tracking software

Job description

Job Description:

Permian Resources (NYSE: PR) is seeking an Air Compliance Engineer in Midland, TX to manage minor source air permitting and compliance across the company’s upstream operations in the Permian Basin. This role owns the full lifecycle of air quality authorizations in New Mexico and Texas, prepares greenhouse gas (GHG) and emissions inventory reporting, administers Clean Air Act NSPS Subpart OOOOa/OOOOb compliance, and supports environmental due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, and other ad hoc projects. The position requires working knowledge of upstream oil and gas operations, including production and facilities engineering fundamentals, to accurately scope permitting and compliance obligations at the well site and facility level.

General Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and manage applications and registrations under NMED’s General Construction Permit for Oil and Gas Facilities (GCP-O&G), including Notice of Intent filings & permit modifications

• Track facility-level applicability and maintain GCP-O&G recordkeeping, monitoring, and reporting obligations for operated facilities.

• Maintain compliance database per NM Ozone pre-cursor requirements and generate a compliance database report annually by July 1st.

• Prepare and maintain TCEQ Permit by Rule (PBR) registrations (e.g., 106.352 Oil and Gas Handling and Production Facilities) for new and modified production facilities.

• Prepare and manage TCEQ Non-Rule Standard Permit (NRSP) registrations for oil and gas handling and production facilities where PBR authorization is not applicable.

• Maintain permit files, applicability logs, and facility identification numbers (FINs/EPNs) in support of TCEQ recordkeeping and inspection readiness.

• Prepare and submit annual Greenhouse Gas reports for applicable facilities.

• Develop and maintain facility- and company-level air emissions inventories (criteria pollutants, HAPs, and GHGs) using approved emission factors and engineering calculations.

• Support state emissions inventory submittals (e.g., TCEQ EI, NMED EI) and respond to regulatory data requests.

• Administer the company’s Subpart OOOOa and OOOOb reporting and compliance program

• Prepare annual OOOOa/OOOOb compliance reports and certifications, and coordinate with field and engineering teams to maintain the NSPS compliance database.

• Monitor forthcoming EPA rule changes (e.g., methane fee/OOOOc implementation) and advise leadership on compliance impact.

• Support environmental due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, and other transactions, including permit and compliance status reviews, Phase I-type environmental assessments coordination, and identification of environmental liabilities or permitting gaps.

• Assist with integration of acquired assets into the company’s air permitting and compliance systems.

• Support program activities and other environmental compliance projects as assigned.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field, and a minimum of 2 years of upstream oil and gas air quality or environmental compliance experience; OR a minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience in lieu of a degree.

• Working knowledge of NMED and TCEQ air permitting programs applicable to oil and gas facilities (GCP-O&G, PBR, NRSP), and of federal Clean Air Act requirements including 40 CFR 60 Subpart OOOOa/OOOOb and 40 CFR 98 Subpart W.

• Familiarity with upstream production and facilities engineering concepts (wellsite equipment, tank batteries, compressor stations, gathering systems) sufficient to assess air permitting and compliance obligations.

• Strong data management proficiency and experience with emissions tracking/calculation tools; ability to interpret and apply complex air quality regulations independently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare regulatory submittals and translate compliance requirements for field personnel.

• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record; ability to travel to field locations across West Texas and Southeast New Mexico.

Permian Resource is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.