CK Associates (CK) is an employee-owned, multimedia environmental consulting firm that has been serving the needs of industry across the United States since 1981. Our actions are driven by two clear principles: working in the best interest of our clients, and investing in the development of our technical staff members. We strongly believe that these two standards are interdependent; guiding us to attract and retain the talent required to best meet the environmental needs of our clients.
Our offices are located in Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Shreveport, and The Woodlands, TX. CK’s professional services include air, water and waste permitting, and compliance; ecological investigations; and risk assessment and remediation.
Our primary focus is providing environmental consulting services to oil and gas, manufacturing, and power companies to ensure compliance with air, water and waste regulations. With forty years of service to these industries, our firm continues to grow. We welcome you to submit your resume for current openings or future opportunities.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Environmental Air Quality Consultant to join our Baton Rouge team and to provide strategic leadership on air quality and environmental assessments for our diverse portfolio of clients.
Job Summary:
Responsible for overseeing projects related to air permitting and compliance, including regulatory reviews and reporting. This role requires a deep understanding of air quality regulations (federal and state), air pollution control technologies, and environmental health standards. The Senior Consultant will provide technical expertise to clients, helping them manage their air quality program requirements, ensure compliance, and develop sustainable practices.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical expertise, report preparation, and project management of air quality permitting and compliance projects that meet client expectations;
- Perform project management by effectively preparing cost proposals, establishing budget and invoicing responsibilities, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget; handling unforeseen cost overruns and purchase order change orders;
- Assist in business development by obtaining additional opportunities with existing clients and promoting business opportunities to potential new clients;
- Write, compile, and coordinate applications, reports, and correspondence using technical knowledge;
- Develop and maintain technical expertise on current and developing air quality regulatory and policy issues while providing technical support and project oversight to others within the Air Program;
- Mentor, provide guidance to, and train junior Air staff;
- Participate in trade organization (e.g. A&WMA) and agency (e.g. LDEQ, TCEQ) workgroups; and
- Interface with regulatory agencies.
Qualifications:
- BS or MS in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field;
- Minimum of ten years’ experience working as an environmental professional (industry and/or consulting) in the air quality field and must have a minimum of one year at project management level;
- Expertise in air permitting and compliance, including NSR (PSD/NNSR), Title V, and State-only permitting, and 40 CFR 52, 60, 61, 63, 70/71, and State regulations;
- Knowledge of industrial processes, air pollution emission estimation methods, air permitting and compliance for various manufacturing sectors (e.g. refining, chemical, Oil & Gas, power, etc.);
- Expertise in Louisiana air permitting procedures (Texas a plus) and emissions inventory systems;
- Strong Excel spreadsheet skills;
- Evaluation of emission rate calculations and control technologies;
- Effective communication skills (written and oral);
- Possess the interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain strong client relationships;
- Able to satisfy all Drug & Alcohol, Health & Safety, and Security requirements to access clients’ facilities; and
- Able to occasionally travel overnight for business.
