Specialist, Air Quality Compliance (Pipeline)

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position:

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We are seeking to hire a qualified Air Quality Compliance Specialist (Pipeline) to support the West Region, covering natural gas pipeline assets (mainline valve sites, metering stations, and compressor stations) in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week), based either at the Lake Charles, LA, or Houston, TX office.

The Air Quality Compliance Specialist will travel to pipeline assets across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana 25-30% of the time, including some overnight travel. In this role, the candidate will be responsible for supporting and implementing the Air Quality Regulatory Compliance Program activities within the West Region, as assigned by corporate management.

Duties & Responsibilities:                                                                                           

·       Work closely with the multiple sites and the corporate staff to understand site-specific processes and operating procedures to effectively support and implement the Air Quality Regulatory Compliance Program.

·       Collect relevant data from the site staff, contractors, and corporate staff to demonstrate compliance with the monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. Provide technical support to operations staff to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and other related Federal and State air permitting requirements.

·       Perform regular travel (25-30%) to multiple project sites within Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana.

·       Schedule and coordinate stack testings for affected facilities with operations and vendors. Review and submit stack test reports to regulatory agencies.

·       Prepare and update Air Quality Compliance Plans and Procedures for sites.

·       Prepare and update air emission inventories, related background data, and weekly and monthly Air Quality Compliance reports.

·       Assist with developing and implementing tools to track and support the Air Quality Regulatory Compliance Program, including completing and submitting all required regulatory reports, such as emissions inventories, semiannual monitoring reports, greenhouse gas reporting, annual compliance reports.

·       Conduct site walkthroughs and coordinate periodic stack tests and LDAR program monitoring surveys.

·       Assist with preparing and conducting Air Quality Compliance trainings for the site staff.

·       Assist with conducting internal site audits of Air Quality Compliance activities.

·       Research and interpret Federal (e.g., NSPS, NESHAP), LDEQ, and TCEQ regulatory requirements as needed.

Required Experience:

·       3-5+ years of relevant Air Quality Permitting and Compliance experience. Air Quality Compliance experience in Louisiana and Texas is preferred.

·       Familiarity with the EPA, Louisiana, and Texas Air Quality regulations and an overall understanding of Title V and PSD Permit programs.

·       Experience in the LNG or natural gas pipeline sectors, including work with compressor stations, is preferred.

·       Demonstrated understanding of air emission calculations and emission reporting procedures.

·       Effective written & verbal communication, attention to detail and high-quality organization & analytical skills.

·       Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, Project & PowerPoint. Advanced understanding of MS Excel is desired.

·       Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card and a valid driver’s license are required.

·       Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, and follow company policies.

·       Must be able to work in hot and humid environments, outdoors, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Required Education:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline is required.

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.