AEM Quality Manager, Fugitive Emissions

Summary/Objective

The Alliance Fugitive Emissions Quality Manager (QM) reports directly to the Director of Quality. The QM is an experienced professional in the field of emissions monitoring whose primary responsibility is to facilitate the corporate quality program for the Alliance Emissions Monitoring (AEM) business unit, encompassing LDAR (Leak Detection and Repair), Tracer Gas, and OGI (Optical Gas Imaging). This role requires an experienced professional with a deep understanding of Method 21 and LDAR best practices, along with strong leadership and organizational skills. This individual will collaborate with other members of the Quality team to identify and champion AEM and corporate continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions
* Quality Program - Lead the management of a unified quality management system (QMS) across all LDAR, Tracer Gas, and OGI locations and projects.
* Quality Oversight, Compliance, and Risk Assessment - Ensure Alliance meets all state and local regulatory requirements and corporate quality standards, as appropriate. Promote a risk-aware culture; ensure efficient and effective risk and compliance management practices.
* Audit and Inspection Coordination - Plan and organize local and system audits.
* Issue Resolution - Ensure investigation and documentation of all non-conformance/non-compliance issues and customer feedback, identifying root causes and management's timely resolution of necessary corrective actions.
* Continuous Improvement - Establish and monitor quality KPIs and summarize for management.
* Documentation - Regularly draft, review, and update QMS procedures and policies to ensure alignment with best practices and corporate/industry standards. Maintain and monitor corporate QA manual.
* Ethics - Perform QA function independently to maintain autonomy from operations.
* Safety - Work safely, promote safe work practices in others, and ensure adherence to established chemical hygiene plan, partnering with the ATG Safety team.
* Performs other duties as required, including support of the corporate Quality program.

Required Qualifications
* Education - bachelor's degree preferred, combination of education and experience will be considered. Advanced certifications in quality management (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or Six Sigma) preferred.
* Experience - Minimum of 5 years of experience in the environmental support industry; minimum 2 years of QA experience required
* Experience in change management, stakeholder engagement, and influencing people without authority along with the ability to harmonize diverse processes
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Familiarity with application of US EPA Method 21 and applicable federal regulations including Parts 60, 61, 63, 65, 264, and 265; knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial regulations preferable
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information to various stakeholders
* Proficiency with LDAR data management programs and Microsoft Office Suite
* Highly motivated to take ownership and drive initiatives with minimal direction
* Refined attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
* Valid driver's license; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy

Supervisory Responsibilities
The QM will lead others through collaborative efforts across departments. Managing the QA process may include direct reports and/or dotted-line representation to other team members.

Work Environment
This job operates primarily in an office environment, but field support may be necessary for specialty projects. We welcome applicants interested in hybrid and/or remote work arrangements.

Physical Demands
This job operates in an office setting. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Field visits may require walking, climbing, and observations.

Travel
Approximately 20%.

Other Duties
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Additional job-related duties may be assigned. Alliance reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(K) Plan with Competitive Match
• Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance
• Employer-Sponsored Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, & Bonus Floating Holiday (if hired before July 1st)
• Profit Sharing or Individual Bonus Programs
• Referral Program
• Per Diem & Paid Travel
• Employee Discount Hub
  

In compliance with applicable Pay Transparency laws, Alliance Technical Group provides a range of compensation for job postings within locations that have these requirements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. The pay range for this position is depending upon the qualifications and direct work history details for the most applicable candidate. The range will vary from roughly $85-$95k yearly base salary.

Final Pay rate will be evaluated and determined after interview process.

Alliance Technical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.