Primary purpose for Air Compliance Engineer:

The Air Compliance Engineer for this position will be responsible for permitting, compliance, reporting and emission estimating to support field operations, business development and climate initiatives.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public
• Navigate and drive continuous process and systems improvement
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with various groups within the Company, environmental agencies, and consultants
• Maintain attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to clearly communicate regulatory requirements and processes
• Perform the required and expected duties with minimal supervision
• Provide systemwide support to field operations to ensure compliance with applicable air requirements
• Steward compliance and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and interpretations of air and climate policies, procedures, permit conditions, regulations, standards and guidelines
• Design and complete emission calculations and inventories in various emission software programs
• Coordinate and support emission tests
• Visit Tallgrass assets to verify and steward compliance and participate as the primary contact in agency inspections
• Schedule, oversee, complete, and review operational monitoring and associated data
• Develop, review, maintain and submit records required to demonstrate compliance with environmental requirements
• Plan, organize, coordinate and manage execution of obtaining air permits in a timely manner
• Work with business development, project management, field operations and other groups to ensure new and modified operations secure required permits and authorizations
• Perform other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering; or
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (e.g. Environmental Science)

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Minimum of 2 to 6 years direct and active work experience with air permitting and compliance in oil and gas (production, gathering & boosting, gas processing, transmission & storage, produced & fresh water handling), liquid (oil & fuels) terminals, refining & supply, energy and/or power sectors
• Work experience with ACTS/Enablon, TankESP, Hysis, GLYCalc, LeakTracker Pro, Guideware, state compliance submittal systems, CEDRI and/or other air and climate related software and web based programs
• Working knowledge of Federal Clean Air Act and State regulations where Tallgrass assets are located
• Experience in successfully interacting with Federal, State and local agency officials related to air permitting and compliance
• Proficient in Microsoft applications that may include, but are not limited to, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel)

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong ability to be nimble and reach goals within strict and fast paced deadlines
• Strong technical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate

Physical Demands:

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for 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.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• May be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Chemical, Petroleum, Civil, etc. Engineering
• Active State-registered Professional Engineering license

Other responsibilities:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Tallgrass is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V