Environmental Consultant - Carbon Program Verifier

PROtect LLC; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Environmental Consultant with at least 3 years of carbon intensity modeling experience. In this role, you will support clients by verifying emissions rates and developing fuel pathway applications for various carbon programs. Candidates must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and have active accreditation under relevant standards. The position offers competitive salary and numerous perks, including health insurance and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision

401K with up to 4% Match

PTO

Free Mental Health Courses

Clear Career Advancement Opportunities

Referral Bonuses for top talent

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in carbon intensity modeling using relevant software.
• Experience in low carbon fuel programs verification required.
• US Citizenship is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide emissions rate verification for clean fuel producers.
• Develop fuel pathway applications for low carbon markets.
• Communicate with team members and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Carbon intensity modeling

Verification for low carbon fuel programs

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Project management

Details-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental, engineering, science, or related field

Active accreditation under ANSI National Accreditation Board or CARB LCFS program

Tools

GREET-derived models

OpenLCA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Are you interested in joining a highly collaborative team focused on supporting clients within the renewable fuels and advance energy industries? Joining PROtect will enable you to work with a passionate team helping to progress environmental and sustainability initiatives within rapidly growing industries.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Consultant, with verification experience to join our team. In this role, you will support our verification services as well as our LCFS and Canada carbon program. You will work collaboratively with our team on various projects.

In this role, you will support PROtect\'s Environmental, Carbon, and Sustainability clients by identifying risk and assisting in developing layers of protection to mitigate that risk. This position will primarily support large industrial facilities such as refineries, renewable fuel producers, chemical plants, and/or oil & gas facilities.

SUBJECT EXPERTISE

Routine duties of this position will be in support of, but not limited to, the following carbon programs and related modeling analyses for the following renewable fuels:

Carbon Program:

• California Low Carbon Fuel Standard
• Oregon Clean Fuel Standard
• Washington Clean Fuel Program
• Canada Fuel Regulation
• Canada Province Support
• ISCC
• Renewable Fuel Standard
• Renewable Fuels Modeling, including: Ethanol, Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel, Renewable Natural Gas, Hydrogen
• Verification/Certification Services under: American National Standards Institute (ANSI) National Accreditation Board, California Air Resources Board (CARB) Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Provide emissions rate verification to both SAF and non-SAF clean fuel producers in support of IRS Tax Credits, including but not limited to 45Z, 45Q, and 45V.
• Develop fuel pathway applications to allow customers to participate in low carbon fuel markets such as California, Oregon, Washington, Canada, ISCC, and Voluntary Markets.
• Provide customers with ongoing compliance support for various carbon programs/markets.
• Work with state or federal agencies, including ECCC during application processes.
• Aid with Canada province fuel pathway applications.
• Clearly communicate with team members, customers, and regulatory agencies on carbon projects.
• Develop Carbon Intensity Analysis Reports discussing the details of the carbon models and results as specified by our customer.
• Monitor and manage low-carbon fuel program regulatory requirements.
• Complete Lifecycle Analysis Reports to support carbon applications.
• Manage multiple activities with varying timelines and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop a broad range of technical skills and capabilities to support the Environmental, Carbon, and Sustainability team.
• Build and support relationships with regulatory entities, vendors and clients. Identify and analyze customer needs, develop concepts and proposals, schedule activities and closes contracts.

Education/Certifications

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor\'s degree in environmental, engineering, science, or related field.

Active accreditation under the ANSI National Accreditation Board to conduct validation and verifications in accordance with requirements of ISO 14065, OR as a lead verifier or verifier under the CARB LCFS program is required.

• Must be a US Citizen

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years of professional experience conducting carbon intensity modeling using GREET-derived models, OpenLCA, or other renewable fuel models.
• Experience conducting verification for low carbon fuel programs.
• Advanced proficiency in excel with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience managing multiple projects while managing budgets and deadlines.
• Ability to apply creative, practical, common sense thinking to develop carbon modeling strategies.
• Awareness of low carbon fuel program regulations, both domestically and in Canada.
• Strong attention to detail.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Ability to work collaboratively with a team, to sit for long periods of time and perform sedentary computer work, to work from home/remote and stay focused and productive. Strong writing, strategic and interpersonal verbal communications skills. Ability to efficiently research regulations and policies. Self-starter with strong cognitive problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple projects at a time, self-motivated to accomplish goals with remote oversight, goal-oriented with excellent organization, planning and implementation, time-management, and quality control skills. Strong customer service abilities with the ability to understand the big picture while remaining detail oriented.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES & REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Site visits required - up to 25% travel required or as needed. Must have a valid driver\'s license and ability to drive during adverse conditions across multiple states. May include work over weekends or travel on weekends.May require lifting of up to 25 pounds on occasion.

PROtect Perks:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• HSA/FSA
• HSA Company Match
• 401K with up to 4% Match, 100% Vested immediately
• PTO
• Free Mental Health Courses and Resources
• Free Financial Coaching Classes/Resources
• Clear Career Advancement Opportunities
• Continued Education Reimburseme nts
• Relocation/Travel Opportunities
• Referral Bonuses for top talent
• Business Development Bonuses
• Monthly Safety Competitions with Prizes
• Annual Competitions with Prizes

Salary Description

$90,000-$125,000