We are interviewing for full-time Air Quality Project Managers for our Houston, TX location. Candidates should have at least 7 years of air quality consulting experience, with at least 2 we are looking to add a project manager to our collaborative and forward-thinking office culture. Spirit prides itself with hiring highly qualified professionals with exceptional technical skills and problem-solving abilities. Experience with air quality permitting and/or compliance for clients in the chemicals and refining sectors is preferred.
Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will be responsible for managing a variety of air quality projects, including but not limited to the following:
- New source review ("NSR"), non-attainment NSR and Prevention of Significant Deterioration ("PSD") permitting;
- Title V permitting;
- Regulatory air dispersion modeling using United States Environmental Protection Agency ("US EPA") recommended models (e.g., AERMOD);
- Emission calculations and emissions inventory development;
- Best available control technology ("BACT") assessments; and
- Regulatory applicability analyses, to include state, local, and federal regulations.
Additional responsibilities for this role include:
- Management of a team of consultants administratively as well as project work;
- Quality control of personal work as well as projects being managed;
- Effective communication with both external and internal customers;
- Development and maintenance of trusting professional relationships with clients; and
- Promote Spirit externally to clients.
Skills:
We are looking for new team members who demonstrate technical excellence, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. Essential skills for this position include the following:
- Advanced understanding of relevant regulations related to your tasks, projects, and client operations;
- Depth of technical competencies necessary to solve problems and scope new projects accurately and completely;
- Breadth of technical competencies necessary to work with multiple industries and/or multiple clients within a large industry;
- Ability to mentor and train team members;
- Analytical problem solving skills;
- Effective time management;
- Effective written and verbal communication;
- Professionalism necessary to establish and maintain long-term working relationships with clients and co-workers;
- Fundamental math and science competencies (e.g., unit conversions, use of formulas, data evaluation);
- Proficiency with MS Office suite (e.g., Word/Excel/Outlook/SharePoint) and time/expense tracking software;
- Understanding of software and tools applicable to your project (e.g. AERMOD, ArcGIS, TRI-ME); and
- Understanding of engineering concepts such as chemical processes and emissions control technologies.
Requirements:
- B.S. or above from an accredited college or university in an engineering or a related scientific discipline;
- Understanding of engineering concepts such as chemical processes and emissions control technologies;
- A high level of professional ethics;
- This role may require field work that can include climbing staircases, walking or working on uneven surfaces, and the ability to lift light loads; and
- Less than 25% travel.