Position Summary
The Air Quality Specialist will assist in developing, implementing, coordinating, and overseeing complex air quality programs and projects relating to TransMontaigne’s operation and air compliance with applicable regulatory agencies across locations the United States.
General Duties and Responsibilities
•Develop and prepare applications and registrations for air quality authorizations, which may include Minor Source and Title V permits, and associated emissions modeling.
•Maintain strong working knowledge of local/state/federal air quality regulations applicable to terminaling facilities within our Operational areas.
•Work with regulatory agencies with respect to audits, inspections, investigations, emission events and other enforcement matters.
•Provide day-to-day expertise and guidance for the Operational areas on environmental compliance.
•Prepare and submit required compliance and regulatory/permit reports and notifications.
•Prepare and manage monthly and annual air emission inventories.
•Track and interpret air quality regulations and advise appropriate stakeholders on changes, concerns and issues.
•Participate in various internal and external committees as appropriate.
•Work with appropriate departments to review and determine potential air quality compliance needs.
•Visit terminals, work with and educate terminal personnel, and complete internal inspections as needed.
•Manage contractors and consultants on various projects.
•Prepare reports in connection with related field activities.
•Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers including state and federal regulatory personnel.
•Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Annual Emissions Inventory and internal ESG Report.
•Participate in ESOH internal compliance audits and drills.
•Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•Ability to read, analyze, and interpret new and existing regulations, inspect and advise on operations, construction, procedures, records and training to ensure compliance with environmental requirements prescribed in laws, regulations, and policies and procedures.
•Ability to provide regulatory and scientific expertise, advice, guidance and interpretation to ensure or improve compliance with air quality regulations.
•Ability to coordinate complex environmental air permitting activities for facilities and operations.
•Ability to write and edit detailed scientific reports that evaluate long-term results from various system-wide quality programs suitable for submission to regulatory agencies.
•Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making in planning, organizing and conducting work assignments.
•Expertise necessary to analyze complex air quality, meteorological or toxicological data and provide assessment reports of potential problem areas that may have air quality impacts.
•TankESP (or equivalent) emissions modeling software.
•Ability to coordinate with state and federal government agencies.
•Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
•Excellent communication and customer service skills.
•Ability to be a positive representative of the Company both internally and externally.
•Ability to work with respect and cooperation at all times with fellow employees and customers.
•Must be committed to working safely at all times.
Education, Experience, Qualifications:
•Bachelors degree in engineering, environmental sciences or equivalent experience is required.
•Minimum of five years’ of petroleum terminaling and/or oil and gas air permitting and compliance experience is required.
•Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
•Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
Travel:
•Up to 30% travel required. Requires the ability to travel to field locations where environments may vary significantly.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•The employee must occasionally position, transport and/or move up to 50 or more pounds.
•While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to:
+ Stand; walk; move across large areas including uneven terrain, sometimes quickly;
+ Be stationary for long periods of time;
+ Work in confined or restrictive working spaces;
+ Ascend stairs or ladders, work atop tanks, traverse metal walkways at heights;
+ Balance with equipment and while moving large and/or heavy objects;
+ Use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
+ Reach with hands and arms above the head and to ground level;
+ Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl or otherwise reach into confined spaces;
+ Push and pull material and equipment from one place to another;
+ Communicate with and exchange information verbally and in writing;
+ Operate a motorized vehicle during the work shift;
+ Move about in an office environment;
+ Work using repetitive motion.
•Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
+ Work requires physical efforts associated with using the computer and phones to access information.
Working Environment:
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is:
•Regularly in an office environment.
•Occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places.
•Occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals.
•Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat.
•Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, hand tools and small to medium-sized power tool use.
•Occasionally exposed to non-toxic propane fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This position is required to be performed at the work site during regularly scheduled hours. Physical presence at the work site is required.
This job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide the incumbent with a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position. Note:
Successful candidates must complete a drug screen and background check. TransMontaigne maintains a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.
EOE Statement:
TransMontaigne is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. TransMontaigne makes hiring decisions solely based on qualification and experience, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
About the Organization:
TransMontaigne Partners LLC is a terminaling and transportation company based in Denver, Colorado with operations in the United States on the Pacific Coast, the Gulf Coast, in the Midwest, and in the Southeast. We provide integrated terminaling, storage, transportation and related services for customers engaged in the distribution and marketing of light refined petroleum products, heavy refined petroleum products, crude oil, chemicals, fertilizers and other liquid products. Light refined products include gasolines, diesel fuels, heating oil and jet fuels; heavy refined products include residual fuel oils and asphalt.
Pay & Benefits
Hiring Range:
•$97,372 - $100,000 Annually (DOE)
Benefits:
•Flexible Spending Account Plan
•401(k) Plan with Company Match
•Employee Assistance Plan
•Paid Time Off (PTO) - 1st Year Employee - 80 hours Total (3.08 Hours - Bi-weekly Accrual)
•Paid Holidays - 9 Company Recognized Holidays
•Tuition Reimbursement Program