Manager-Air Compliance (#3479)

Tallgrass

The Role

Overview

Manage air permitting and compliance, lead a team, ensure regulatory adherence.

Key Responsibilities

  • air permitting
  • compliance management
  • regulatory interaction
  • emissions reporting
  • kpi tracking
  • technical support

Tasks

-Maintain accurate and fulsome workflow processes for departmental tasks. -Foster a positive open work environment, systems approaches, and disciplined execution of all assigned tasks. -Maintain a comprehensive understanding of company EHS policies and procedures and applicable regulatory agency regulations, standards, and guidelines. -Respond to air-related incidents with accountability for information and knowledge within the air expertise. -Plan, organize, coordinate, budget, and manage timely and accurate applications for and issuance of required air permits. -Ensure that the Air Compliance Team is developing expertise, working well as a team, and managing Clean Air Act compliance consistently across the Company by providing coaching and developmental opportunities, mentoring, and by fostering collaboration. -Preparation of concise representation of air data for leadership presentations. -Frequently interact with regulatory agencies, consultants, and operations personnel. -Maintain and track key metrics and KPI’s associated with the Company’s air emissions. -Foster communication with the workforce to strengthen the importance of EHS objectives, policies, and procedures. -Manage air compliance requirements in a consistent and effective manner. -Participate in industry activities, such as regulatory development stakeholder efforts. -Establish and maintain effective working relationship with engineering, operational, and managerial staff. -Provide technical support to operations staff to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and other related Federal and State air permitting requirements. -Ensure that the Air Compliance Team is maintaining air permit requirements and tracking actual air emissions data to ensure compliance with the permit requirements, and state and federal regulations. -Address EHS matters by making recommendations based on knowledge of company practices and government regulations. If required, research information needs through corporate personnel, trade, or government organizations. -Act as the Company’s Subject Matter Expert for air compliance requirement questions. -Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public. -Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance. -Maintain workload metrics to support resource loading of the department. -Occasional overnight travel may be required. -Manage personnel-related matters, including providing performance-based feedback, providing support, and completing administrative paperwork as needed. -Conduct State and Federal regulatory applicability analyses.

Requirements

  • air permitting
  • regulatory knowledge
  • ms office
  • engineering degree
  • people management
  • project management

What You Bring

-A minimum of two (2) years experience with direct people management. -Previous experience in successfully interacting with Federal, State, and local agency officials related to air permitting authorizations. -Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours. -Advanced degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline. -Strong technical, communication, and interpersonal skills. -Attention to detail and high-quality organizational skills. -Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering or a related discipline. -Working knowledge of the Clean Air Act and State regulations where Tallgrass assets are operated. -Excellent project management and multi-tasking skills required. -Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers (for travel). -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. -Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Outlook. -Candidates will be required to clear a drug screen and complete a background check, including a credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed. -A minimum of ten (10) years of direct and active work experience with air permitting and compliance in the oil and gas industry. -Must have ability to successfully perform the required and expected duties with minimal supervision. -Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, and follow company policies. -Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines and prioritize work. -Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Benefits

-Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage. -Industry competitive pay. -Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off. -Company-paid holidays and floating holidays. -Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts. -Annual discretionary bonus. -Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program. -Infertility Coverage. -Critical Illness & Accident Insurance. -Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more. -401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%. -Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests. -Networking and employee engagement events. -Parental Leave. -Company vehicle (if applicable). -The salary range for this role is $150,000-$195,000/yr. -Identity theft protection. -Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources. -Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.

The Company

About Tallgrass

-Operates a national footprint with regional presence through offices in Denver, Houston, and the Kansas City area. -Provides critical energy infrastructure, including FERC-regulated pipelines, storage facilities, terminals, and processing plants. -Developed innovative projects such as converting pipelines for CO₂ or hydrogen transport and establishing a major sustainable aviation fuel joint venture. -Maintains large crude oil storage capacity across key terminals.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Natural Gas Transportation

Crude Oil Transportation

Carbon Capture and Sequestration

Hydrogen Production

Renewable Energy

Solar

Wind

Clean Energy Infrastructure

Security Clearance

-candidates must clear a drug screen and complete a background check, including a credit report for certain positions, after an offer and before employment.