Air Quality Manager

Job Summary 

Western Midstream (WES) is looking for an Air Quality Manager to join the Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) Team.  This position will be based out of The Woodlands, TX.  The position will manage a team that provides air quality compliance support for our operations in the Delaware Basin. 

Responsibilities: 

Partners with Operations and manages the Air team to complete all air permitting and compliance tasks, which include the following:

• Develop air compliance programs and procedures and conducts training;
• Air permitting for new and existing facilities in Texas and New Mexico;
• Prepare and submit compliance reports for state and federal regulations;
• Prepare and submit greenhouse gas emission reports;
• Develop and submit emission inventories for state and federal programs;
• Assist in the development and management of environmental data management systems;
• Ensure communication of air requirements for projects and periodically assess against these expectations;
• Provide emission evaluations for Loss of Primary Containment events (LOPC);
• Respond timely to agency and third-party queries with respect to emission events;
• Assist with Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR);
• Participate in the WES’s Incident Management Team for Emergency Response.

Qualifications: 

• At least 10 years of air permitting and compliance experience. 
• Prior management experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in the oil and gas midstream sector preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Texas, New Mexico, and federal air quality permitting and compliance requirements. 
• Ability to partner with the Operations and Engineering teams in developing and implementing permitting and compliance programs. 
• Must communicate effectively with Operations and Engineering technical staff, legal counsel, and regulatory agency personnel. 
• Proficient technical and computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Education 

A Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.

License / Certifications 

A valid driver's license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle is required. 
 
Travel Requirements 
The percentage of travel required for this position is 10-20%. 
 
Work Schedule 

This position follows a hybrid schedule working in-office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and working remotely Wednesday and Friday. Monday-Thursday are 9 hours and Fridays are 4 hours.