Summary

Bison is looking for a motivated Air Quality Specialist to be responsible for all air quality permitting, compliance, and reporting activities associated with our DJ basin operations and related facilities. A working understanding of production operations and equipment is crucial, and the ideal candidate also has experience with the Clean Air Act as it relates to oil and gas and power generation, the Title-V Program, and knowledge of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) reporting.

Job Responsibilities and Functions

• Responsible for preparation and timely submittal of permit applications and routine compliance reports, while maintaining a good relationship with Colorado and Wyoming agencies from permit reviews to final permit issuance.
• Support implementation and routine maintenance related to Bison’s emissions management software platform.
• Compile data and populate submittal forms for annual federal and state emission inventories.
• Assist in preparing and submitting air monitoring plans, monthly reports, and sensor installs/removals.
• Draft responses to agency records requests.
• Help with the designing of field data collection workflow forms and associated training for users, monitoring progress to ensure compliance deadlines and frequencies are met.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local air quality regulations and rulemakings to understand
• applicability to and implications for Bison operations.
• Interpret rules and standards of practice applicable to Bison’s operations, documenting and
• communicating performance requirements and other relevant aspects.
• Regularly collaborate with facilities engineers and production engineers on new projects.
• Provide tracking to groups and assist in handoff of permit compliance requirements within Bison.
• Deliver subject matter expertise related to air quality compliance in support of Bison's EHS and operational objectives.
• Document and maintain protocols for completing and submitting air quality reports.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and environmental compliance in all job aspects.

Core Competencies: 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify safety risks, analyze data, and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Excellent problem solving ability, works independently, making most decisions and referring major exceptions to management.
• Demonstrates initiative by appropriately taking charge of situations.
• Strong verbal skills and ability to lead meetings with operational and production engineering staff on air quality permitting and compliance.
• Takes multidisciplinary approach to projects that involve a high degree of interaction between departments, using own experience and outside sources.
• Strong logical approach to risk assessment and decision making.

Experience:

• Subject matter expert in air quality permitting and compliance, as well as air quality rules and rulemaking processes.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulatory standards and compliance practices as they relate to air emissions.
• Experience in conducting compliance audits, developing corrective action plans, and implementing best practices.
• Experience with air quality compliance requirements in Colorado for oil and gas, COGCC and CDPHE 
• Experience with clean air act (NSPS OOOOabc, KKKK, JJJJ, KKK, W, Wa, GG; MACT ZZZZ, HH)
• Familiarity with oil and gas equipment, operational practices, field environment and technical and engineering terms related to these practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft excel, including use of pivot tables; SQL, Python, or other data analysis skills preferred.
• Experience with report development for submittal to regulatory authorities. 
• High school diploma or GED required.

Compensation : 

Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $83,500 - $132,400 annually in this location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amount listed above. 

Top Benefits & Perks: 

As a member of Bison, you’ll enjoy an impressive benefits package:

• Medical Plan: Bison covers 100% of premiums for two plans with two additional buy-up plan options that are covered at 75%. 
• Dental Plan: Bison covers 100% of premiums.
• Vison plans: Bison covers a portion of premiums.
• Long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D covered by Bison. 
• HSA plan with Bison contribution.
• Three FSA options.
• 401k plan: Bison matches 100% of employee contributions up to the first 4% of compensation. 
• Paid Time Off. 
• Paid Volunteer Day. 
• Sick Time.
• Cellphone reimbursement. 
• Discount Program.
• Financial Advisement Services: Bison covers the cost for services.

Work Environment:

This position operates in an office and field environment. This entails working inside an office space wherein employee may be provided a public workstation (cubicle) or private office. From time to time, the role will require field visits.

Physical Demands:

In the performance of the duties and responsibilities of this job, the employee is required to have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and view a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time. While at work sites, the employee will be expected to walk and stand. Individuals might be asked to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and/or crawl. Individuals might be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. in the performance of this position. 

Position Type and Working Hours:

This is a full-time position. Typical work hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every other Friday. Employee must be capable and willing to work overtime as required and to participate in occasional meetings, events, seminars, conferences, or other activities outside of typical work hours. Employees responsible for project operations are expected to monitor and, in some cases, respond to emails, calls, or texts outside of business hours.

Travel:

Occasional travel to work site locations may be expected. Overnight stays may be required from time to time for training, seminars, field visits, or visits to onsite locations. 

Disclaimer: 

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The Company reserves the right to change or assign additional duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice. 

Hiring Practices:

Bison is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact Human Resources at careers@bisonog.com.