Sr. Air Quality Representative

Western Midstream; The Woodlands (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Midstream is hiring a Senior Air Quality Permitting and Compliance Representative in The Woodlands, TX. This role entails managing air quality permitting and compliance for produced water infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of industry experience, particularly within the midstream oil and gas sector.

The successful applicant will possess strong communication skills, a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, and a proven ability to develop compliance programs. This position offers a hybrid work schedule with 10-20% travel and requires proficiency in software such as BR&E ProMax.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in air quality permitting and compliance.
• Knowledge of produced water solutions and compliance requirements.
• Proficient in managing environmental data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide air quality compliance support to Operations teams.
• Develop compliance programs and conduct training.
• Prepare and submit compliance reports for regulations.
• Ensure communication of HSSE expectations for projects.

Skills

8+ years of experience

Midstream oil and gas sector knowledge

Air quality permitting knowledge

Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures understanding

Communication skills

Technical and computer skills

Ability to identify improvement opportunities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

BR&E ProMax

Toxchem simulation software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Western Midstream is looking for a Senior Air Quality Permitting and Compliance Representative to join the (WES) Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) Team. This position will be based out of The Woodlands, TX. The position will manage air quality permitting and compliance for our produced water infrastructure across the Delaware Basin.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience.
• Knowledge and experience in the midstream oil and gas sector.
• Knowledge of applicable water solutions—produced water gathering, disposal, recycling, and beneficial reuse (including desalination and mineral extraction).
• Knowledge and experience with Texas, New Mexico (including the Ozone Precursor Rule), and federal air quality permitting and compliance requirements.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures and regulations as they apply to oil and natural gas operations.
• Ability to work with Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams in developing and implementing permitting and compliance programs.
• Be motivated with the ability to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Experience with BR&E ProMax and Toxchem simulation software preferred.
• Must communicate effectively with Operations and Engineering technical staff, legal counsel, and regulatory agency personnel.
• Proficient technical and computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations teams to provide air quality compliance support.
• Develop compliance programs and conduct training.
• Assist in air permitting for new and existing facilities in Texas and New Mexico.
• Prepare and submit compliance reports for state and federal regulations.
• Develop and submit emission inventories for state and federal programs.
• Assist in the development and management of environmental data management systems.
• Ensure communication of HSSE expectations for projects and periodically assess against these expectations.
• Provide emission evaluations for Loss of Primary Containment events (LOPC).
• Assist with Management of Change (MOC) and Process Safety Start-up Reviews (PSSR).
• Assist and provide support with HSSE meetings.
• Participate in the WES Incident Management Team for Emergency Response.

Education

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in Environmental Science, Engineering, Science, or an industry-related field.
• Grade and salary will be commensurate with relevant education and experience.

License / Certifications

• A valid driver’s license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle is required.

Travel Requirements

• The percentage of travel required for this position is 10-20%.

Work Schedule

• This position follows a hybrid schedule working in-office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and working remote Wednesday and Friday. Monday-Thursday are 9 hours and Fridays are 4 hours.

Western Midstream does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Western Midstream is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating and promoting applicants and employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.