Kinder Morgan

Air Permitting and Compliance Specialist

Posted on: 19 Mar 2021

Carteret, NJ

Job Description

Position Description

Opportunity for a self-starter who enjoys working independently and being part of a valuable team that is fast-paced and streamlined to address business growth, daily business operations, and environmental issues. Candidate will provide air quality compliance, permitting and technical support to Kinder Morgan's operations, business development and engineering departments. Position will be based in Carteret, NJ or Philadelphia, PA areas with ability to travel to NJ and NY facilities on a regular basis. Position may be filled as Specialist or Sr. Specialist depending on skills and experience.

Responsibilities Include:

* Complete and submit compliance and emissions reports in accordance with air permit requirements and state and federal regulations.
* Complete permit applications and obtain permits for new or modified facilities.
* Support and maintain day-to-day compliance for assigned area/facilities; responsibilities include but not limited to:
* Review and monitor operating parameters to ensure compliance.
* Respond to inquiries from state and federal agencies.
* Review and analyze results of emissions testing.
* Track and interpret air quality regulations and advise management on future potential and likely concerns and issues.
* Interact directly with federal, state, and local officials, as required.
* Provide support to Company's emergency response and reporting requirements.
* Represent the company on industry committees pertaining to air quality, as needed.
* Other daily, weekly and monthly duties along with special projects, as assigned.
* Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with operations, engineering, and business development management and staff.
* Proactively plan, organize and oversee assigned responsibilities.
* Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of job performance.
* Monitor schedules, budgets and evaluate the work of third party air contractors/consultants.
* Travel as required; anticipated travel will be up to 20% time away from the office.
* Be available to respond during working hours and non-working hours as required.

***Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of the successful candidate**

Position Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

BS or BA in Engineering, Physical or Environmental Science, or related field.

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

* Minimum of 3 to 5 years of air quality experience.
* Demonstrated experience in preparing and submitting compliance and emission reports, air permit applications and other environmental compliance requirements/documentation.
* Expertise analyzing and interpreting air regulations.
* Working knowledge of the Clean Air Act, state/local/tribal air quality regulations, Title V compliance requirements, source emission calculations using EPA or industry standard procedures, air pollution control technologies, and dispersion modeling.
* Proficient in using standard spreadsheet, word processing, and database software, including Microsoft Office suite.
* Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to interact across multiple business units, including, but not limited to: other employees, all levels of management, vendors, agencies, and customers with courtesy and professionalism.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience providing training to field/operations and interacting directly with federal, state, or local officials.
* Perform multiple tasks with strict and completing deadline, successfully.
* Able to work efficiently in a team environment while also being able to work autonomously, as needed, to successfully perform the required and expected duties with minimal direct supervision.
* Capable of taking directions from supervisors, adhering to required work schedules, focus attention on details and follow work rules.
* Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Up to 20% travel is required and anticipated.
* Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets.
* May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed.
* The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

PREFERRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

* Experience with emissions and compliance responsibilities for liquid storage Terminals in NJ, PA, and NY.
* Experience coordinating air compliance and management programs with operations personnel.
* Experience with RACT/BACT/LAER, MACT/NESHAP, NSPS, and NSR/PSD.
* Experience with CEMS and LDAR.
* Record of successfully conducting regulatory analyses and developing cost effective implementation strategies for air quality matters at liquid products storage facilities.
* Experience with environmental due diligence.
* Experience implementing and/or using OpsInfo or other Environmental Management Information Systems.
* Strong diagnostic skills and logical thought processes with the ability to identify and resolve data acquisition issues is a plus.
* Experience with project and financial budget development and implementation.
* Professional Engineer certification is a plus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Kinder Morgan

Houston, TX

Kinder Morgan, Inc. operates as an energy infrastructure company in North America. The company operates through Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, Terminals, and CO2 segments. The Natural Gas Pipelines segment owns and operates interstate and intrastate natural gas pipeline and storage systems; natural gas and crude oil gathering systems, and natural gas processing and treating facilities; natural gas liquids (NGL) fractionation facilities and transportation systems; and liquefied natural gas facilities.

The Products Pipelines segment owns and operates refined petroleum products, NGL, and crude oil and condensate pipelines; and associated product terminals and petroleum pipeline transmix facilities. The Terminals segment owns and/or operates liquids and bulk terminals that transload and store refined petroleum products, crude oil, ethanol, and chemicals, as well as bulk products, including coke, metals, and ores; and owns tankers. The CO2 segment produces, transports, and markets CO2 to recovery and production crude oil from mature oil fields; and owns interests in/or operates oil fields and gas processing plants, as well as operates a crude oil pipeline system in West Texas. The company owns an interest in or operates approximately 84,000 miles of pipelines and 153 terminals.

The company was formerly known as Kinder Morgan Holdco LLC and changed its name to Kinder Morgan, Inc. in February 2011. Kinder Morgan, Inc. was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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