Senior Air Quality Control Specialist
About The Position
As a Senior Air Quality Control Specialist at UES, you will be a technical leader in environmental compliance and sustainability. You will shape air quality strategies, drive regulatory compliance, and help ensure operational success while protecting the environment. The role leads complex air permitting and compliance efforts, provides expert guidance on emissions management, and partners with project teams and leadership to develop solutions that reduce environmental impact. You will influence business decisions, engage with regulatory agencies, mentor emerging professionals, and advance organizational best practices. The role works in a hybrid environment, across professional offices and field work sites. It includes occasional domestic overnight travel, approximately 10% to 20% of the time, for business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be scheduled or on short notice and may involve job sites, field locations, or regional offices, including outdoor or operational settings. Company safety protocols and PPE are required during travel and on-site work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of progressive experience in air quality compliance, emissions monitoring, or environmental engineering.
- In-depth knowledge of Clean Air Act regulations, New Source Review (NSR), Title V permits, and emissions reporting requirements.
- Proficiency with air dispersion modeling tools and emissions monitoring systems.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor and train others.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
- Proven ability to interface effectively with regulatory agencies and industry stakeholders.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) experience.
- New Source Review (NSR) permitting experience.
- Nevada permitting experience.
- Mining permitting experience.
- Proficiency with air dispersion modeling systems such as AERMOD Lakes Environmental and BREEZE AERMOD.
Responsibilities
- Lead air quality compliance programs and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including the Clean Air Act.
- Oversee and conduct advanced air quality monitoring, emissions testing, and air dispersion modeling as needed.
- Manage air permit applications, renewals, modifications, and related compliance documentation.
- Analyze complex air emissions data to identify trends, potential violations, and improvement opportunities.
- Develop and implement corrective action plans for air quality issues or non-compliance events.
- Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies during inspections, audits, and compliance discussions.
- Prepare, review, and submit technical reports, compliance filings, and environmental impact assessments.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior specialists and other staff involved in air quality monitoring.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to optimize air pollution control equipment and processes.
- Stay informed about evolving environmental laws, industry best practices, and emerging air emissions control technologies.
- Lead or participate in internal environmental audits and air quality risk assessments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
