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Air Quality Environmental Compliance Specialist

PlainsHouston, Texas🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 24, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
AuditingRegulatory Reporting

Job Description

Plains All American Pipeline seeks a Technical Specialist HSE Air Permitting and Compliance to support air quality and regulatory compliance across pipeline, storage, and terminal assets. This role develops and maintains air permits, emissions inventories, and compliance documentation, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. The specialist will analyze operational data, support projects and modifications, coordinate with regulators and consultants, and provide technical guidance to operations. Success requires strong attention to detail, safety focus, and collaboration within a performance-driven, integrity-based culture.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and renew air permits for pipeline, storage, and terminal facilities
  • Prepare and manage emissions inventories and regulatory reporting
  • Monitor and interpret federal, state, and local air quality regulations
  • Support projects and facility modifications with air permitting and compliance reviews
  • Conduct compliance audits and gap assessments for HSE air programs
  • Maintain documentation, records, and tracking systems for air compliance
  • Analyze operational and emissions data to identify risks and improvement opportunities
  • Coordinate with regulators, consultants, and internal stakeholders on air issues
  • Provide training and technical guidance to operations and project teams
  • Support incident investigations and corrective actions related to air compliance

Required Skills

  • Air permitting (Title V, NSR/PSD, minor source)
  • Emissions inventory development and reporting
  • Knowledge of Clean Air Act, NSPS, NESHAP, and state air rules
  • Environmental compliance auditing
  • Emissions data analysis and recordkeeping
  • Regulatory reporting systems and tools
  • Technical writing for permits and regulatory submittals
  • HSE management systems and compliance programs
  • Project support for facility changes and expansions
  • Regulatory agency and stakeholder communication

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