Alaska Air Quality Lead – Permitting & Compliance in E&P

High Country Search Group; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with 7% match

Generous paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

High Country Search Group partners with a prominent energy producer in Alaska seeking an experienced Air Quality Specialist to lead permitting and regulatory compliance across exploration and production assets. This role demands technical leadership to secure air permits, manage compliance programs, and maintain strong agency relationships.

You will serve as the primary air quality liaison across field sites, coordinating with operations and regulatory authorities, with a highly competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of dedicated air quality permitting and compliance experience in Alaska, including 3+ years supporting oil & gas exploration and production (E&P).
• Deep expertise in Alaskan air quality regulations, permitting processes, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to translate technical info for non-technical stakeholders.
• PE license or QEP certification preferred; valid driver’s license; travel to remote locations.
• Proficiency with environmental IT management tools and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Permitting & technical leadership across multiple facilities to secure air quality permits and authorizations.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local air quality regulations; liaison with regulatory agencies.
• Develop, execute, and monitor air quality projects and budgets; manage specialized contractors.
• Coordinate permitting with internal teams; train staff on air quality requirements and best practices.
• Provide incident readiness support, participate in ICS, and respond to critical compliance or operational issues.

Skills

Air quality permitting

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Training & guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

High Country Search Group partners with a prominent energy producer in Alaska seeking an experienced Air Quality Specialist to lead permitting and regulatory compliance across exploration and production assets. This role demands technical leadership to secure air permits, manage compliance programs, and maintain strong agency relationships.

You will serve as the primary air quality liaison across field sites, coordinating with operations and regulatory authorities, with a highly competitive