Senior Air Permitting & Compliance Lead (Multi-State)

NES Fircroft; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist in Houston, TX to lead air permitting and compliance across multiple states. You'll drive complex permit applications and coordinate LDAR/OGI programs while ensuring SPCC and SWPPP adherence.

The role requires 8–10 years in oil & gas environmental compliance, with CDPHE and Clean Air Act experience. Strong data management, reporting, and regulatory liaison skills are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical degree.
• 8 to 10 years of progressive environmental compliance experience in oil and gas, midstream preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and submittal of complex air permit applications (Construction, Title V, Synthetic Minor) via CDPHE APCD systems.
• Interpret and implement compliance programs for evolving state and federal rules across CO, ND, NM, TX, and OK.
• Oversee facility operating data collection and run technical emission models; submit APENs, Title V, GHGRP reports.
• Manage LDAR and Optical Gas Imaging programs and coordinate MFCE requirements.
• Schedule stack testing and engine emissions sampling; oversee multi-media audits for permits and SPCC/WPC compliance.
• Serve as primary regulator liaison during inspections and inquiries.

Skills

CDPHE air permitting

Reg 7

APENs

Clean Air Act programs

SPCC compliance

SWPPP compliance

Environmental Management System

Education

B.S. or B.A. in Environmental Science/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Intelex ACTS

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking a Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist in Houston, TX to lead air permitting and compliance across multiple states. You'll drive complex permit applications and coordinate LDAR/OGI programs while ensuring SPCC and SWPPP adherence.

The role requires 8–10 years in oil & gas environmental compliance, with CDPHE and Clean Air Act experience. Strong data management, reporting, and regulatory liaison skills are essential.