What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Air Quality Specialist position at Berkshire Hathaway Energy?
Job Description
This position is responsible for ensuring Kern River compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations associated with pipeline project development, permitting, construction and operations support.
Responsibilities
Annual air permit compliance reporting, preparation and review of air emissions calculations for permitting, and emissions inventories. Must review state, federal, and local regulations for compliance tracking. Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, such as greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting and common air pollutants (both criteria and hazardous). Experience with air emissions inventory, emission stack testing requirements, greenhouse gases, and periodic air permit reports. Prepares and submits applications to procure environmental permits, approvals, variances and other authorizations. Supports / Advises various departments and organizations concerning company compliance with environmental regulations. Coordinates the planning and implementation of the requirements of various agencies, such as the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act. Coordinates the planning and implementation of waste management and remediation activities. Serves as liaison to environmental regulatory agencies in support of company functions. Develops and maintains necessary documentation related to environmental compliance programs. Performs environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations. Conducts required environmental training and periodic employee awareness programs.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or other related natural resource field or equivalent and four-six years of environmental experience. Typically, six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree. Advanced knowledge of environmental regulations, practices and standards, and law, construction environmental mitigation methods, procedures and operational compliance requirements. Knowledge of air quality regulations, oil spill prevention regulations, and waste management, or a combination of experience. Proven negotiation skills with state and federal regulatory agency personnel. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, presentation, and database computer applications. Basic math and writing skills, including spelling and grammar. Ability to analyze and judge reports and records. Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to negotiate. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Good organization skills.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to remote locations. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
About Us
BHE Pipeline Group consists of Berkshire Hathaway Energy's interstate natural gas pipeline companies, BHE GT&S, Kern River Gas Transmission Company and Northern Natural Gas Company. Combined, BHE Pipeline Group operates approximately 21,200 miles of pipeline with a design capacity of approximately 21.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, owns assets in 27 states and transported approximately 15% of the total natural gas consumed in the U.S. during 2022. BHE Pipeline Group also operates 22 natural gas storage facilities with a total working gas capacity of 515.6 billion cubic feet and a liquefied natural gas export, import and storage facility.
About the Team
At Kern River Gas Transmission Company, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. Kern River Gas Transmission Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
