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Environmental Affairs Program Manager (Air Quality)

Foster Farms

Environmental Affairs Program Manager (Air Quality)

Livingston, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    PURPOSE OF POSITION:

    In support of the Director of Environmental Affairs, the Environmental Affairs Program Manager (EAPM) exercises independent authority over the Air Quality Program within the Environmental Affairs Department (EAD) at Foster Farms. The EAD comprises 15+ functional programs which provide support to Foster Farms’ entities in California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Louisiana, Alabama, and Arkansas. The EAPM works closely with EAD personnel, business partners, industry stakeholders and consultants. Further, the EAPM acts as the primary corporate liaison with local, State, and federal regulatory agencies on all company air quality issues. The EAPM promotes corporate-wide awareness of the Air Quality Program and its requirements through training, outreach, and attendance at industry meetings. The EAPM also assesses the effectiveness of facility environmental compliance efforts by performing periodic air quality audits at Foster Farms facilities. Through effective management and guidance, the EAPM maximizes corporate compliance, thereby reducing potential liability for Foster Farms.

     

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    ·Working knowledge of federal, State, and local air regulations regarding, but not limited to, the Clean Air Act (CAA), National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs), New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), Title V Permitting, etc.

    ·Complete air quality permits for Title V, Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), New Source Review compliance, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions, Authority to Construct (ATC), etc.

    ·Conduct environmental analyses, assess regulatory compliance, perform regulatory applicability evaluations, and draft recommended approach or corrective actions to ensure compliance with local, State, and federal regulations.

    ·Prepare emission and toxic release inventory reports; quantify air pollutant emissions and impacts.

    ·Interact with local, State, and federal regulators to facilitate permit application review and issuance.

    ·Evaluate air pollution control technologies, including technical and economic feasibility of air pollution control equipment.

    ·Oversee air pollution control device selection and evaluation, source emission monitoring, and emission measurements.

    ·Greenhouse gas inventory calculations and reporting, monitoring plans, emission reductions, and verification.

    ·Participate as needed, on site assessments and monitoring programs.

    ·Perform multiple tasks within scope, budget, and schedule, and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.

    ·Collaborate, interact, and maintain successful relationships with EAD personnel, business partners, industry stakeholders and consultants.

    ·Brief the Director of Environmental Affairs regularly on the state of the Air Quality Program.

    ·This position can work a hybrid schedule, working on-site and remote.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    ·BS in chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering, atmospheric science, or related degree. Master’s Degree a plus.

    ·Professional designation highly desirable: Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Air Permitting Professional (CAPP), etc.

    ·Minimum 7 years of professional experience in the environmental field working with California Air Districts (i.e., SJVAPCD, BAAQMD, or South Coast AQMD), CARB, and other similar agencies and their programs; Graduate degree can substitute for 1 year of experience.

    ·Demonstrated understanding of air emissions reporting processes.

    ·Title V; PSD, NSR, Best Available Control Technology (BACT), Best Available Retrofit Control Technology (BARCT) and/or Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) experience.

    ·Experience with permitting for Title V, Annual Emissions Reporting, Air Dispersion Modeling, and Air Quality Assessments (Data Analysis and Emission Inventories).

    ·Strong pollution controls and equipment systems knowledge/experience is a plus.

    ·Capacity to succeed in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple project assignments, and meeting deadlines.

    ·Consulting experience in air permitting and compliance and/or multimedia environmental compliance audits highly valued.

    ·Excellent communication skills.

    ·Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow complex requests.

    ·Knowledge of federal, State, and local environmental laws, regulations, and standards.

    ·Must collaborate well with other TEAM Members, both internally and externally, including regulatory agencies.

    ·Contribute to strategic planning processes to facilitate corporate projects and initiatives.

    ·Must be able to travel in and out of State as business needs dictate.

    Additional Information

      

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

    Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.