Environmental Specialist (Air Compliance)

Job Summary

This position supports the Air Quality Team with the primary focus of ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal air quality laws and regulations applicable to the upstream oil and gas industry. This role provides technical support for various aspects of air quality compliance programs, including but not limited to air permit application development, preparation of emission inventories, emissions testing, regulatory reviews, compliance recordkeeping, and regulatory reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Own all aspects of air emissions compliance program for applicable regional operations area.

- Build strong relationships with both operations staff in the corporate office and field-based leadership.

- Maintain a current working knowledge of applicable rules and regulations for the oil & gas industry at local, state, and federal levels — particularly state and federal air permitting requirements, New Source Performance Standards, and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.

- Collaborate with Engineering/Operations, as requested, during the design and installation phase of facilities to ensure adequate consideration is given to compliance with air quality regulations.

- Manage preparation of air permit applications and serve as primary point of contact for related correspondence with regulatory agencies.

- Implement processes and procedures to ensure compliance to permit terms and conditions.

- Support efforts to respond to and meet with state and federal agencies about alleged air quality violations and other issues.

- Coordinate and manage emissions testing program and actual emissions compliance evaluations for applicable regional operations area.

- Develop and deliver air compliance training to company personnel.

- Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

- Communicates effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

- Plans and aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

- Ensures accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments

- Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

- Advanced mathematical, science, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

- Advanced working knowledge and experience with complex Excel functions.

- Familiarity with, and ability to interpret, State and Federal air regulations and requirements

- Basic knowledge of engine operation and emission control devices (catalyst, AFR, flares, etc.)

- Basic knowledge of air emission testing methods.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in an environmental or related field from an accredited college or university.

- Familiarity with emission calculation and testing methods.

- Basic knowledge of federal and state air quality regulations (e.g., Title V, PSD, NSPS, NESHAPs).

- An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

- Direct experience coordinating and managing air emission compliance programs.

- Experience with upstream oil and gas production operations.

- Experience with process simulation models (Promax).

- Experience with Wyoming air emission control regulations and permitting.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

- Ability to stoop, stand, walk, pull, carry instruments, and climb stairs and ladders for an extended period of time.

- Ability to lift and carry up to 30lbs. without assistance.

- Capable of driving distances of 150 miles or more per day during all types of weather conditions.

- Ability to one arm carry up to 25lbs. without assistance.

- Working environment includes exposure to extremely loud noises in the field, hazardous chemicals, and hydrocarbons that may be under extreme pressure for which appropriate safety measures are required.

- Ability to work outside in adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time safely.

- Work safely with machinery and equipment.

Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities and access for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.