Upstream Air Compliance Engineer — Permit & GHG Reporting

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

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.