Air Compliance Specialist

Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Business Unit: Disposals

Reports to: Sr Director – Regulatory Compliance

Travel Requirement: Yes

Select Water is seeking an Air Compliance Specialist to support all business units and operating areas. This role is pivotal in managing environmental compliance for a diverse portfolio, including water recycling facilities, gathering systems, disposal wells (SWD), pipelines, landfills, treating plants, and solids handling facilities. You will be the technical lead in ensuring our operations meet Select’s sustainability goals and state/federal regulatory requirements.

• Permitting & Applicability: Screen company-wide projects to determine air permit or registration requirements. Navigate complex regulations across TX (TCEQ), NM (NMED), CO (CDPHE/ECMC), OK, LA, MT, ND, OH, PA, and WV.
• Authorizations: Prepare and submit New Source Review (NSR), Title V, and Minor Source applications. Manage Permits by Rule (P ) specifically for SWD and water recycling equipment.
• Emissions Modeling: Utilize industry-standard software including Pro Max, E&P TANKS, and AP-42 emission factors.
• Sampling Coordination: Manage pressurized water sampling programs to ensure accurate data for emissions inventory calculations.
• GHG & Methane Management :
  Lead the annual Subpart W Greenhouse Gas reporting. Assist in developing and implementing Methane Intensity reduction strategies.
• Regulatory Programs (Quad O & Engines): Implement and oversee compliance for NSPS OOOOa/b/c , NSPS JJJJ, and NESHAP ZZZZ (RICE).
• LDAR Oversight: Manage Leak Detection and Repair programs, including scheduling Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) surveys and tracking repairs to closure.
• Combustion Efficiency: Calculate and verify destruction efficiency for flares, thermal oxidizers, and reciprocating engines.
• Reporting: Ensure timely submission of Annual Emissions Inventories (AEI), Semi-Annual Monitoring Reports (SAMR ), and specific landfill/waste reports (Subpart (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• Rule makings: Ability to provide input to company representatives/lobbyists/trade organizations on air permitting and regulatory changes.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant industry or consulting experience with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or another related field; OR
• Agency Proficiency:
  Demonstrated mastery in the interpretation and applications of EPA, TCEQ (Texas), NMED (New Mexico), and CDPHE/ECMC (Colorado) air quality regulations. Candidates must demonstrate the regulatory “agility” to expand this proficiency to other states (specifically OK, LA, MT, ND, OH, PA and WV) as business operations evolve.
• The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• The ability to work within a collaborative team environment, with demonstrated personal drive and initiative to achieve goals.
• Interpersonal communication skills are required to interface will all affected teams, personnel, and vendors.
• Ability to work self-sufficiently given direction and resources.
• Ability to think critically, solve problems independently and exercise judgement and common sense.
• Intermediate level desktop computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

• W: Working Safe
• A: Accountability
• T: Teamwork
• R: Respect

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

• Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans .
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.
• Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan.