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J.S. Held LLC Senior Air Consultant in Houston, Texas
The Company
Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.
The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.
Job Responsibilities
Manage small to mid-sized air quality projects including client communication, budgets, scope and billing.
Provide review and technical guidance related to air permitting, air emissions estimation, dispersion modeling, and regulatory interpretation.
Prepare air permit applications and compliance assessments for clients in a variety of industries.
Mentor and assist junior staff members on air quality regulations, modeling techniques, air permitting, and emissions calculations.
Participate in compliance audits and meetings with regulatory agencies.
Prepare proposals and technical reports.
Provide guidance for air quality permits for numerous industries including oil and gas, power, mining, landfills, and manufacturing:
Calculate emissions including criteria pollutants, toxic compounds and Greenhouse Gases for use in permitting and dispersion modeling.
Candidate must also have knowledge of air quality permitting requirements, New Source Review regulations, New Source Performance Standards, Prevention of Significant Deterioration, Title V permitting, and Federal MACT standards.
Candidate must also have knowledge of air quality regulations and air modeling procedures based on USEPA guidelines.
Prepare air quality sections of environmental impact documents including impact assessments and conformity determinations.
Ability to review technical reports.
Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, models, cross-sections, and other illustrations for air quality permit applications as required.
Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
Develop action plans for mid to larger-scale air quality projects and programs.
Remain current in latest environmental engineering techniques.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to J.S. Held’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, or closely related discipline.
5+ years of relevant post education experience in environmental engineering.
Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain within one year.
Strong understanding of federal and state air quality regulations, including PSD, NSR, and Title V.
Experience with air dispersion modeling software (e.g., AERMOD, CALPUFF) and emissions calculation tools.
Proficient with engineering principles, practices, and methods and their application to environmental and project work-related issues.
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Demonstrated high-level self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, math principles, predictive models, and tools.
Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with air dispersion modeling software.
40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
Physical and Mental Job Qualifications
Ability to travel as needed.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.
Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
Flexible Time Off policy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Match
Commuter Benefit
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.
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Department
Technical Services : EH&S
Employment Type
Full Time