Air Quality Engineer

Job Description

Air Quality Engineer I (Early Career)

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Department: Environmental – Air Quality

Location: Remote Position – Denver or San Angelo based

Sendero Energy Solutions provides environmental solutions to customers in the oil and gas industry and other energy sectors. Backed by the founders of Sendero Well Services, we aim to deliver best-in-class customer service as regulatory demands grow.

This role suits an early-career engineer who wants to build a career in air quality compliance for upstream and midstream oil and gas. You’ll work under experienced air quality engineers and project managers, getting hands-on training in air permitting, emissions inventories, and regulatory compliance.

• Help senior staff prepare air permit applications in Texas and New Mexico, including TCEQ Permits by Rule (PBR) under 30 TAC Chapter 106 (e.g., 106.352 oil and gas handling and production facilities, 106.512 engines and turbines, 106.492 flares), Oil and Gas Standard Permits, and NSR and Title V permits.

• Help prepare NMED air permits and registrations, including General Construction Permits for Oil and Gas (GCP-O&G), Notices of Intent (20.2.73 NMAC), NSR permits (20.2.72 NMAC) and Title V permits (20.2.70 NMAC), and support compliance with New Mexico’s Ozone Precursor Rule (20.2.50 NMAC).

• Prepare emissions calculations and data for annual air emissions inventories, including EPA Subpart W, TCEQ Emissions Inventory submittals, NMED emissions inventories and facility-wide potential-to-emit calculations.

• Learn and apply federal NSPS and MACT requirements for oil and gas facilities under senior staff guidance, including:

– NSPS 40 CFR Part 60 Subparts OOOO, OOOOa and OOOOb (and state plans under Emission Guidelines OOOOc)

– NSPS Subparts JJJJ, IIII, Kb and KKK/LLL, as applicable

– MACT 40 CFR Part 63 Subparts HH, HHH and ZZZZ

• Support OOOOa and OOOOb compliance programs by tracking fugitive emissions (LDAR/OGI) monitoring, maintaining storage vessel and control device records, building inventories of pneumatic controllers and pumps and compressors, and drafting annual and semiannual reports.

• Run emissions quantification and process modeling (ProMax or similar), including tank and flash emissions calculations, with review from senior engineers.

• Collect, organize and QA/QC facility data, emissions records and compliance documents.

• Draft permit applications, technical memos, reports and client correspondence for senior staff to review.

• Track assigned tasks, deadlines and hours, and give regular status updates to project managers.

• Provide excellent customer service, help meet regulatory and client deadlines, and represent the company professionally.

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, and report safety issues or concerns to your supervisor and the company safety manager right away.

• Take part in training, mentorship and professional development to build technical skills over time.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, chemical or mechanical engineering (or a related field) from an accredited institution.

• 1-3 years of experience, including internship, co-op or entry-level work in air quality, environmental compliance or oil and gas.

•  Required: Hands-on experience preparing Texas air permits, such as TCEQ Permits by Rule (PBR) under 30 TAC Chapter 106, Oil and Gas Standard Permits, or NSR/Title V permit support.

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT/FE) certification preferred or plans to earn it soon.

• Basic understanding of air quality principles, such as emissions sources, pollutants (NOx, CO, VOC, HAPs, GHGs) and emissions calculation methods.

• . Prior experience with New Mexico (NMED) air permitting programs and oil and gas air compliance is a preferred.

·      Knowledge of federal oil and gas air quality regulations such as NSPS OOOOa/b/c, NSPS JJJJ, MACT HH/HHH/ZZZZ,  and EPA GHGRP Subpart W preferred.

• Knowledge of air permitting programs in Ohio (Ohio EPA), Pennsylvania (PADEP), Colorado (CDPHE APCD), Utah (UDAQ), Wyoming (WDEQ AQD) and other states is desirable.

• Experience with ProMax or similar process simulation software is a plus. Training will be provided.

• Strong analytical, math and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.

• Good writing and communication skills.

• Organized, dependable and able to manage several tasks and deadlines.

• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.

• Experience with TCEQ STEERS is preferred, and you must be able to learn other job-specific software and regulatory portals (e.g., NMED online submittals).

• Fluency in English is required.

• Valid driver’s license.

• This position includes field work as projects need it, especially during training and data collection.

• Work depends on client needs and includes normal to extensive driving to local job sites. Longer trips with overnight stays may last from several days up to a week.

• Office and field hours may vary day to day depending on project demands and company needs.

•  Work clothes vary by activity. Proper PPE will be worn at all times on location, including at minimum a hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection (as necessary), a 4-gas monitor, gloves (as required) and steel/safety-toe footwear. The company provides required PPE.

• Shifts are typically during normal daylight hours, focused on 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. You may occasionally need to work outside regular hours when demand requires it. The company does not expect emergency or on-call work.

• Compensation comparable to industry standards for this position. Target Range - $80k - $100k

• Paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), medical/dental/vision, AD&D, and more.

• Provided: equipment, PPE, basic tools, and training.

• Mentorship from experienced air quality professionals and a clear path to advancement.