Environmental Air Specialist

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting is seeking an experienced Environmental Air Compliance Specialist in a large-scale industrial operation in the United States. You will lead CEMS programs, oversee regulatory reporting, and serve as the environmental expert during inspections to ensure compliance while supporting safe, efficient plant operations.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in air quality compliance within heavy industry, with strong knowledge of CEMS/CPMS and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or related technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of air quality compliance experience in heavy industrial processing environments.
• Strong working knowledge of CEMS and CPMS.
• Experience with federal air quality regulations and permitting programs.
• Familiarity with emissions calculations, environmental reporting, and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Experience supporting environmental audits and agency inspections is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site's Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) program, including daily QA/QC activities and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee stack testing programs to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and performance standards.
• Act as the primary environmental representative during regulatory inspections and agency information requests.
• Provide technical guidance and environmental compliance support to Operations, Maintenance, and Instrumentation & Electrical teams.
• Develop and deliver environmental compliance training programs for plant personnel.
• Prepare emissions inventories, calculations, and regulatory reports.
• Support air permit applications, modifications, and renewals.
• Participate in incident investigations and drive corrective actions related to environmental compliance.
• Review Management of Change (MOC) documentation and environmental risk assessments.
• Support emergency response activities as part of the site's incident response team.
• Participate in an on-call rotation (approximately one weekend per month).

Skills

CEMS knowledge

CPMS knowledge

Air quality regulations

Emissions calculations

Regulatory reporting

Audits & inspections

Regulatory documentation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Chemical/Environmental Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Air Compliance Specialist to join a large-scale industrial manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional who is passionate about regulatory compliance, emissions management, and continuous improvement within a complex processing environment.

In this highly visible role, you will serve as the subject matter expert for air compliance programs, working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Safety, and Reliability teams to ensure compliance with environmental regulations while supporting safe and efficient plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site's Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) program, including daily QA/QC activities and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee stack testing programs to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and performance standards.
• Act as the primary environmental representative during regulatory inspections and agency information requests.
• Provide technical guidance and environmental compliance support to Operations, Maintenance, and Instrumentation & Electrical teams.
• Develop and deliver environmental compliance training programs for plant personnel.
• Prepare emissions inventories, calculations, and regulatory reports.
• Support air permit applications, modifications, and renewals.
• Participate in incident investigations and drive corrective actions related to environmental compliance.
• Review Management of Change (MOC) documentation and environmental risk assessments.
• Support emergency response activities as part of the site's incident response team.
• Participate in an on-call rotation (approximately one weekend per month).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of air quality compliance experience within a refinery, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, or other heavy industrial processing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and Continuous Parameter Monitoring Systems (CPMS).
• Experience with federal air quality regulations and permitting programs.
• Familiarity with emissions calculations, environmental reporting, and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Experience supporting environmental audits and agency inspections is highly desirable.

Preferred Experience

Experience with one or more of the following is considered a strong advantage:

• Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)
• New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)
• National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
• Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards
• Industrial emissions monitoring and compliance programs

What We're Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• High attention to detail with a proactive approach to regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Long-term career growth with a stable and well-established industrial organization.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on environmental stewardship and operational excellence.

If you're an experienced environmental professional looking to advance your career with a leading industrial operation, we'd love to hear from you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.