Manager, Air Quality Compliance (Southwest Louisiana)

Posted:
9/11/2024, 8:44:23 AM

Location(s):
Louisiana, United States ⋅ Texas, United States ⋅ Houston, Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

 

 

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s two 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, allowing for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

We are seeking qualified applicants for the Southwest Louisiana Air Compliance Manager position. The successful candidate will oversee and implement air compliance requirements at the current and future project locations in Southwest Louisiana.

The Air Quality Compliance Manager will be based at one of the Southwest Louisiana facilities in Cameron Parish or the Houston, Texas office. He will frequently travel to Calcasieu Pass LNG, CP2 LNG, and future project locations in Southwest Louisiana. In this critical role, the candidate will be responsible for performing Air Quality Regulatory Compliance Program-related activities assigned by the corporate management and the site management. This is a full-time salaried position.

Reports to – VP of Air Compliance and Optimization 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                                                               

  • Work closely with the site and corporate staff to understand site-specific processes and operating procedures for effectively supporting Air Quality Regulatory Compliance. This position requires working closely with the site during the commissioning activities to develop and implement an air compliance program. Initially, this position will also require some travel to the Plaquemines LNG site.
  • 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.
  • Manage preparation of Air Quality Compliance Plans and Procedures for the site. Develop new and maintain and improve existing regulatory compliance systems and tools to drive improved compliance performance and enable departmental efficiencies.
  • Manage air emission inventories, related background data, and weekly and monthly Air Quality Compliance reports. Present the findings to the site and the corporate leadership periodically.
  • Conducted site walk-throughs and coordinated periodic stack tests and fugitive monitoring surveys.
  • Conduct Air Quality Compliance training for the site staff.
  • Participate in conducting internal site audits of Air Quality Compliance activities.
  • Research and interpret the federal (e.g., NSPS, NESHAP) and the LDEQ regulatory requirements, as needed. Participate in industry activities, such as regulatory development stakeholder efforts.

Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
  • 10+ years of relevant Air Quality Permitting and Compliance experience. Air Quality Compliance management experience in Louisiana is preferred.
  • Familiarity with the EPA and Louisiana Air Quality regulations and overall understanding of Title V and PSD Permit programs.
  • Demonstrated understanding of air emission calculations and emission reporting procedures.
  • Effective written & verbal communication and organization & analytical skills.
  • Prior work experience in the LNG or other oil and gas sectors is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, Project & PowerPoint. An advanced understanding of MS Excel is desired.
  • A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card and a valid driver’s license are required.
  • Must be able to work in hot and humid environments, outdoors, and lift up to 50 pounds.

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.

 

 

 

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