LDAR Compliance Director

PROtect, LLC•Houston, TX

9d•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

PROtect is the nation’s leading specialized provider of Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) and Benzene Waste Operations NESHAP (BWON) compliance services to refineries and chemical plants across the United States. We currently manage two of the three active EPA BWON consent decrees under implementation in the country, and our teams conduct millions of Method 21 and OGI inspections per year at more than twenty facilities nationwide. We are a fast-growing, specialized environmental firm built on deep technical expertise, a culture of compliance excellence, and a genuine commitment to working alongside our clients to make their programs better every year. If you are serious about LDAR and BWON compliance and want to work at the leading edge of the industry — including Appendix K OGI program implementation and active consent decree management — this is the role for you. PROtect is hiring a Compliance Manager or Director to lead regulatory compliance program management across a portfolio of LDAR and BWON client sites. This will be both a client-facing and internal role, technically substantive role that sits at the center of PROtect’s service delivery — you will be the subject matter expert our clients rely on to navigate complex regulatory requirements, manage consent decree obligations, and ensure their compliance programs are built to withstand EPA enforcement scrutiny. The title — Manager or Director — will reflect your experience and the scope of responsibility you step into. Either way, this is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to PROtect leadership and significant growth potential as the company expands.

Requirements

5–8+ years of hands-on experience in LDAR compliance, fugitive emission monitoring, or BWON compliance at refineries or chemical plants
Deep working knowledge of EPA LDAR and BWON regulations — you know the rule language, not just the summary
Experience managing or supporting EPA consent decree implementation program or similar
Demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and communicate them clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong written communication skills — you write clear, accurate, and audit-ready compliance documents
Comfort working directly with refinery and chemical plant EHS managers, plant managers, and regulatory agency representatives
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% to client facilities across the United States
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical field — or equivalent field experience

Nice To Haves

Deep expertise of LDAR database Management with regulation
Experience with BWON NSPS QQQ compliance, and Waste Management Unit (WMU) inventory programs
Familiarity with Appendix K OGI program requirements and the Alternative Work Practice (AWP) framework
Experience with LDAR database platforms such as GuideWare™ or SkyBridge
Prior experience with EPA or DOJ enforcement actions, consent decree negotiations, or agency audits
Certified OGI Operator or experience supervising OGI field programs
Experience with TCEQ HRVOC requirements or state-specific LDAR programs

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary compliance advisor for a portfolio of refinery and chemical plant clients operating under LDAR, BWON, and NSPS QQQ requirements
Interpret and apply EPA regulations including NSPS Subparts VV, VVa, VVb, OOOO, OOOOa, OOOOb, Appendix K, Subpart H, MACT, HON, and permit-specific requirements
Review and assess client LDAR and BWON monitoring plans, ensuring programs are current, accurate, and defensible
Support the development and implementation of written LDAR monitoring plans, QA/QC programs, and regulatory submissions
Identify compliance gaps proactively and develop corrective action recommendations before they become enforcement findings
Lead or support active EPA and DOJ BWON consent decree implementation programs from negotiation through ongoing compliance
Manage implementation timelines, milestone tracking, and stipulated penalty avoidance programs
Coordinate enhanced monitoring programs, facility-wide OGI surveys, NDE assessments, and closed vent system inspections required under consent decree terms
Maintain all consent decree documentation and reporting obligations with precision and on schedule
Work alongside clients to continually improve their compliance programs — implementing efficiencies, reducing operational burden, and building sustainable long-term systems
Conduct third-party LDAR and BWON audits and provide written findings and corrective action plans
Support the development and deliver BWON and LDAR training for client personnel and PROtect staff
Support Appendix K OGI program design, implementation, and ongoing compliance for client facilities transitioning from Method 21 programs
Understand and communicate the operational and compliance advantages of Appendix K OGI versus traditional Method 21 monitoring
Coordinate with PROtect’s field OGI teams to ensure survey protocols, documentation, and reporting meet regulatory and consent decree requirements
Collaborate with Directors, Operations Managers, and field teams to ensure field execution aligns with regulatory requirements and client expectations
Use PROtect’s SHIELD Analytics platform to monitor program KPIs, generate compliance reports, and identify early-warning compliance risks
Contribute to business development efforts including proposal development, scope of work writing, and client presentations
Mentor junior compliance staff and contribute to PROtect’s overall compliance knowledge base