Air Quality Specialist II

Description

SUMMARY:

This employee will support air permitting and compliance projects by assisting with the development of permit applications, reports, and other demonstrations required by state and federal regulatory agencies.

This is an hybrid position with some time spend in Providence’s Baton Rouge, Louisiana location.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

• Bachelors or Master’s in Engineering (preferred), Environmental Science, Chemistry, Meteorology, or related field.
• 2 - 5 years of experience in air permitting and compliance
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an insurable driving record.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, time management, and computer skills.
• Possess the ability to coordinate and work effectively in a team setting.
• EI certification, preferred.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and plot plans a plus.
  
  

Attributes

• Self-Directed - Shows initiative and the ability to organize oneself. Volunteers readily. Able to self-direct work with little supervision.
• Reliable - Punctual. Able to accept and complete duties according to necessary specifications; accepts responsibility.
• Communicator - Able to succinctly convey information. Comfortable with communicating everything from organizational goals to specific tasks to all levels easily. Proficient listener.
• Safety-conscious - Values the safety of self and others by following all regulations and guidelines, wearing necessary PPE, and continuously upholding safety expectations.
• Detail-oriented - Able to pay close attention to the small particulars when working on a task to produce a high-quality product.
• Team-oriented - Values being part of a team but can work and think independently.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit annual compliance and other routine regulatory reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable state and federal requirements.
• Create, review, and revise compliance plans, process descriptions, and other technical documentation, incorporating regulatory standards, internal procedures, and client specific requirements.
• Develop and verify air emissions calculations, including the manipulation, analysis, and quality control review of large and complex data sets to support compliance and permitting activities.
• Perform state and federal regulatory applicability analyses for industrial processes, documenting findings and communicating regulatory obligations to project teams and clients.
• Conduct and support facility inspections, audits, and sampling events, including preparation, on site coordination, data collection, and post inspection documentation.
• Prepare, review, and compile air permit applications, coordinating inputs from internal teams and clients and resolving regulator comments as needed.
• Contribute as an active member of multiple project teams, independently managing assigned tasks while meeting defined scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Maintain strict adherence to all safety, ethical, and confidentiality requirements set forth by Providence and its clients, proactively identifying and addressing potential risks or concerns.
  
  

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to travel on an as-needed basis, occasionally on short notice.
• Ability to walk long distances.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain, sometimes for extended periods of time.
  
  

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in the described position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all position duties and skills required of the individual classified in this position.

Additional Company Information

The above Job Description is a written statement of facts describing the scope, responsibilities, and organizational relationships of this position as it is. It is intended to provide a clear picture of the position’s role within the organization.

This job description is subject to change as Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC evolves, and in no way implies that this description includes all the duties associated with this position. Job duties related to this position may be added/removed from the job description as needed. Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC depends on its employees to assess current positions and update position description as duties change, responsibilities increase/decrease, technology improvements occur, or because of any other factors which may impact the success of such position.

Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC is committed to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. It is the policy of Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC to be nondiscriminatory in all matters regarding the selection, recruiting, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, work assignment, scheduling, compensation of employees, and any or all other terms and conditions of employment. The company does not unlawfully discriminate based on any applicable, legally protected classification or characteristics, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability. Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at HumanResources@providenceeng.com.

Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled