Air Quality Specialist

About us

K.P. Kauffman Company, Inc. is an independently owned Oil & Gas company located in Downtown Denver. Together with our subsidiaries and affiliates, we are engaged in ethical production, drilling, transportation, and well service of oil and gas in the Rocky Mountain States and several basins. We are committed to exploration and development and strive to maintain growing and prosperous operations, supported by a flexible and responsive management approach.

Summary

The Air Quality Specialist is responsible for coordinating and managing environmental field activities, permitting, and compliance activities for K.P. Kauffman Company, Inc. operations. Develop and implement practices and procedures to ensure timely preparation of permit applications, receipt of permits and approvals, regulatory compliance, and regulatory reporting and record keeping. The Air Quality Specialist is accountable for Colorado Reg 3 & Reg 7 compliance and reporting across KPK’s assets. This person will follow federal and state regulations and regulatory actions, understand the rules applicability, and translate that to KPK operations.

Essential Functions

Primary roles and responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of APENs and APEN updates
• Preservation of 12-month rolling emission logs
• CO oil and gas air permitting and compliance
• Preparation of technical documents, including compliance procedures, plans, and permit applications
• Technical and regulatory research and applicability determination of various air-related requirements
• Recordkeeping and reporting for LDAR programs under CDPHE Reg. No. 7
• Regulatory compliance auditing
• NSPS compliance and reporting
• GHG review/reporting
• CDPHE Reg. No. 7 Emissions Inventory

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulatory standards and compliance practices as they relate to air emissions; knowledge of EPA Federal Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program and Colorado Reg 7 Emissions Inventory;
• Demonstrated experience with air quality emissions calculations;
• Flexible to work in an evolving regulatory environment;
• Excellent project management skills;
• Strong attention to detail with analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills;
• Motivated self-starter with a strong sense of integrity;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to work collaboratively within a team and across teams;
• Familiarity with oilfield equipment, processes, and terminology.
• Experience with controls and auditing processes.

Working Settings

• 80% office environment, 20% field environment;
• Travel between the KPK office and various oil & gas field operations as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in engineering, science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 year’s experience preparing and submitting air quality permit applications in Colorado
• Preparing and submitting air compliance records requests and responding to APCD state inspections in Colorado.
• Knowledge and experience with federal Clean Air Act regulations and those applicable to upstream oil and gas operations.
• Knowledge and experience with implementing programs under NSPS OOOOa/b/c.
• Motivations to implement improvement programs as needed and work with the State effectively.
• Experience creating positive relationships with state regulators and permit engineers.
• Effective personal time management skills with multiple projects.
• A high level of professional ethics.
• Proficient technical excel and Microsoft suite skills.
• Social skills and professionalism are necessary to establish and maintain long-term working relationships with regulatory staff.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally among multiple teams including legal staff, operations, regulatory entities and field operations.

Compensation

• $85,000 - $115,000 per year.
• Salary will be commensurate with experience

Benefits

K.P. Kauffman Company, Inc. offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of its employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; HSA/FSA options; paid time off including vacation and sick leave; and Colorado Paid Family & Medical Leave (FAMLI). Benefits eligibility and details will be provided upon hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

K.P. Kauffman Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.