Technical Manager for Industrial Programs - Mine Methane Capture Technical Manager for Industri[...]

Seeds Renewables; United States; Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Winrock International seeks a Technical Manager for Industrial Programs focused on Mine Methane Capture. This role supports the ACR Registry by reviewing GHG reduction projects, maintaining records, performing site visits, and ensuring timely progress through the registry with high technical standards.

The position requires strong technical and policy analysis, leadership, and the ability to mentor junior staff, with travel for short-term assignments and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree required in environmental, natural, or physical sciences; engineering; or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant work experience in mine methane capture, GHG accounting, and verification/auditing standards.
• Proficiency with SharePoint, Outlook and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex GHG emissions reduction project reviews on time and accurately.
• Provide technical support to external stakeholders on project implementation, verification, and review.
• Support registry usage for external stakeholders and maintain project record-keeping systems.
• Attend site visits and conduct audits as assigned.
• Lead methodology development updates and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Project management

Technical analysis

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in environmental, natural, or physical sciences; engineering; GHG emissions accounting; or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Outlook

MS Office

Job description

Technical Manager for Industrial Programs – Mine Methane Capture

Winrock International · In-person · United States · 4 days ago

Job Description

POSITION DETAILS

Position Description: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Project Reviewer – Mine Methane Capture

Position Title: Technical Manager for Industrial Programs

Location: HQ Office, VA Office, US Hybrid, or US Remote

Department: Environmental Resources Trust (ERT) – ACR

POSITION SUMMARY

The Technical Manager for Industrial Programs is a technical position focused on mine methane capture and other methane‑related methodologies within ACR, supporting the ACR Industrial Programs Director, Managing Director, and other team members. The role involves performing routine and complex project reviews, developing and maintaining project record‑keeping systems, conducting site visits and audits, and ensuring projects efficiently progress through the Registry process while maintaining high standards of technical support to external stakeholders.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine and increasingly complex GHG emissions reduction and removal project reviews accurately, efficiently, independently, and according to expected regulatory and internal deadlines.
• Provide accurate and consistent technical support to external stakeholders (project developers, validation and verification bodies, regulators) on project implementation, verification, and review matters.
• Support external stakeholders with routine use of the registry.
• Develop and/or maintain institutional systems for project record keeping, regulatory guidance tracking, and sector‑specific technological advancements.
• Attend site visits and perform audits as assigned.
• Support and contribute to technical team objectives (develop templates, coordinate across ACR teams, develop internal policies and procedures, create project GIS maps, support co‑benefits efforts, author sections of ACR policy documents).
• Provide technical and policy support for, and/or lead, methodology development and updates.
• Perform technical and policy analysis.
• Serve as team lead for one of ACR’s methane‑related methodologies, performing administrative functions and leading colleagues working on the same methodology.
• Mentor more junior Industrial Program staff on technical and policy matters.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including resolution and/or escalation of contentious matters in coordination with leadership.
• Represent ACR externally (working groups, conference presentations).
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s or advanced degree in environmental, natural, or physical sciences; engineering; GHG emissions accounting; or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience. Experience with technical and regulatory aspects of mine methane capture and destruction, GHG emissions/carbon accounting principles, and verification and auditing standards. Experience with carbon accounting, carbon markets, or related environmental markets desired.

Computer/Technical Skills: Proficiency in SharePoint, Outlook, and the full MS Office suite.

Communication Skills: Strong writing skills required.

Language: Fluency in spoken and written English required. Fluency in one or more additional languages is an asset.

Required Travel: Must be available to travel for short‑term assignments.

Position‑Specific Skills:

• Strong technical and analytical expertise.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to track and adhere to deadlines and perform required reviews with speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects at a time without sacrificing quality.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to consistently interact with others in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills, integrity, and trustworthiness.

Physical Demands: Typical office environment with continual sitting or standing required.

Other: Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Salary Range: $91 K – $120 K (depending on experience)

Winrock is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness.