Senior Air Permitting Professional
$130,000–$158,000 year
HybridHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead development and execution of air permitting strategies for Oil & Gas facilities, including upstream, midstream, downstream, and related infrastructure. Prepare and oversee minor source, Title V, PSD, and Nonattainment NSR permits while supporting air modeling analyses and compliance evaluations. Serve as technical lead during agency negotiations, public comment processes, and enforcement resolution. Identify and secure new business opportunities with existing and prospective Oil & Gas clients, maintaining key relationships as a trusted advisor. Lead proposal development, pricing, and staffing strategies while mentoring junior staff and guiding multidisciplinary teams. Requires 8+ years of experience in air permitting within the Oil & Gas sector, US citizenship, and a valid driver's license.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, environmental science or related field
- 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education focused on air permitting/air quality with strong working knowledge of the Clean Air Act, including PSD, NSR, Title V, and state implementation plans within the Oil & Gas sector
- Valid Driver's license
- US Citizenship
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in a related discipline
- 15+ years of relevant experience focused on air quality and air permitting within the Oil & Gas sector
- Demonstrated success in a seller–doer consulting role, including client development and repeat business generation
- Established client relationships within the Oil & Gas or broader energy sector
- Proven experience working with federal and state regulatory agencies
- Professional credentials such as PE, or equivalent
- Experience with emerging air regulations, methane controls, GHG reporting, or ESG-related air initiatives
- Prior experience leading large, complex permitting programs or portfolios
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing client-facing technical and strategic documents
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