What are the responsibilities and job description for the Air Quality Specialist position at Laredo Petroleum, Inc.?
The Air Quality Specialist position is responsible for assisting the Air Quality Advisor in maintaining compliance with all applicable air quality regulations for our operated assets. The Air Quality Specialist position will be a key contributor to the Sustainability / Air Quality Teams with responsibilities including, but not limited to, awareness of state and federal regulations, legislation and permitting requirements; managing air quality consultants, contractors and projects; Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure; process development; program development; data analysis and reporting; providing support to regional offices and field personnel; conducting / coordinating air quality training; assisting in inspections and audits; participation in external trade associations; supporting ESG report preparation.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following essential functions :
- Support compliance efforts for all air permits, both state and federal.
- Facilitate compliance associated with closed vent systems (CVS) and emission control systems related to Vital's operations.
- Evaluate facilities for regulatory applicability and H2S impacts, coordinating with facilities design team.
- Develop, evaluate, and optimize compliance and reporting processes.
- Perform excess emission evaluations for reportable and recordable events.
- Utilize PROMAX for facility modeling and permit applicability.
- Submit notifications, applications, and testing documentation to regulatory agencies.
- Provide compliance support and interface with agency personnel during state and federal inspections, audits, or information requests.
- Coordinate federal and state testing, notifications, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements.
- Review, evaluate, coordinate, and optimize SPCC program.
- Review and process invoices for all air quality contractors.
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :
COMPENSATION :
Salary is commensurate with experience.
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Approximately 20% travel where exposure to conditions of extreme heat / cold, fumes and gases is possible. Potential exposure to moderate / loud noise levels. Job hazards include working around construction activities and working around pressurized vessels / pipelines and energized equipment in all weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Work normally requires finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate computer keyboard at moderate skill level. Work may require pushing, pulling, or carrying 20-to-40 pound objects. Work involves standing and walking at oil and gas facilities as well as sitting and working at a desk and driving for extended periods over rough terrain.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
