Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Targa Resources Corp., a midstream natural gas company, has an immediate opportunity for an Environmental Specialist in the Air Projects team which focuses on working with commercial, engineering, and operations to deliver the company’s business objectives.  This job will see air permitting projects from conception through completion and requires strong communication skills to effectively work with personnel across the company.  The position also works with the Corporate Environmental Compliance team to help implement new programs across the company.  This position is located in the Houston Corporate Office and will report to the Manager, Air Projects.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Title V and New Source Review Permitting – determine permitting mechanism for new projects and complete permitting for new and modified oil and gas facilities
Regulatory Analysis – complete regulatory analyses to determine how a rule applies to new and modified oil and gas facilities
Collaborate directly with engineering, operations, and commercial to deliver business objectives
Communicate effectively to different levels of company on permitting and regulatory requirements
Communicate effectively with outside organizations on permitting objectives and basis
Engage consultants on air permitting projects, as needed
Maintain a working knowledge of existing and proposed regulations that affect the oil and gas operations through training classes, lunch and learn, and conference attendance

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

B.S. in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related degree program, such as Chemistry
3+ years of environmental experience
General understanding of state and federal regulations that impact the oil and gas industry
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to organize and work self-sufficiently given direction and resources
Intermediate level desktop computer skills using Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for anyone other than your current employe
Physical ability to work in the plant site and accompany regulators on plant tours
Ability to travel away from Houston overnight periodically, as needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Air permitting experience in the oil and gas industry, or consulting environment
Strong computer skills using simulation programs including PROMAX, GRI-GLYCalc, and AMINECalc
Demonstration of effective project management skills
Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the company as well as organizations outside the company (regulatory agencies, contractors, consultants)