GHG Program Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Manager, GHG Programs

Department: Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Team

Reports To: Senior Director, GHG Programs

Location: Orange County, CA; Bakersfield, CA; Visalia, CA

Classification: Exempt

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio) is one of the country’s leading developers of dairy digester projects with over 50 digesters operating today. We exist to reduce methane emissions and are passionate about achieving environmental sustainability for dairies. Founded in 2006, CalBio works closely with local dairy farmers, the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC), the California Energy Commission (CEC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the dairy industry to develop projects that reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs), protect local air and water quality, create local jobs, and provide a new revenue stream along with other meaningful benefits to its dairy partners. Our digester projects generate renewable natural gas and electricity which is used as a vehicle fuel to power clean trucks, buses, and cars. Along with its affiliates, Midwest Bioenergy, Northwest Bioenergy, and Southwest Bioenergy, CalBio is undertaking the development, construction, ownership, and operation of dozens of dairy digester projects across the country.

POSITION PURPOSE

California Bioenergy LLC is seeking a motivated and established GHG accounting professional for the position of Manager, GHG Programs. Reporting to the Senior Director, GHG Programs, the Manager, GHG Programs role is to successfully manage the verification of Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) and Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) pathways for existing projects, in addition to managing the registration of new digester projects in these or other emerging carbon programs. The position offers the opportunity to work with a growing team of GHG credit management professionals.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Core responsibilities include the following:

• Oversee activities related to GHG pathway verification, credit generation, and reporting across CalBio’s portfolio of projects including scheduling, coordinating, planning, and tracking with project managers and other departments across CalBio as well as verification bodies, consultants, and government agencies (CARB, EPA, CDFA, etc.).
• Understand and manage the steps of project registration and credit generation under relevant GHG reporting programs.
• Manage and review project-specific life cycle assessments, supporting data, and other documents for accuracy required for quarterly and annual regulatory reporting.
• Problem‐solve and troubleshoot errors, misreporting, incorrect data, and other issues that arise during the verification process.
• Engage with third-party verification bodies and manage proposals to conduct annual validations/verifications.
• Establish ARB LRT‐CBTS accounts and manage LCFS documentation and data uploads.
• Maintain the highest level of integrity, accuracy, and transparency in GHG credit accounting practices.
• Analyze and evaluate information concerning factors such as operational disruptions, economic trends, and policy changes which have the potential to affect GHG credit yields and returns.
• Provide senior management with recommendations to improve and streamline the credit generation cycle.

Additional responsibilities include the following:

• LCFS/GHG Policy: The Manager, GHG Programs would be expected to closely follow and understand policy and program changes in the LCFS, RFS, and other GHG programs. This includes ensuring programmatic changes are successfully implemented across projects participating in the relevant program.
• Data Analysis: The Manager, GHG Programs, is expected to work closely with members of CalBio’s Data Team to ensure important metrics associated with each digester project are being tracked and reported accurately. These may include gas production and quality (MMBTU, scf, CH4%, etc.), mtCO2e reduced, reconciliation of CI scores, LCFS credits generated, revenue generated, costs, and more as other needs arise.
• Grant Preparation and Reporting: CalBio prepares grant applications through public agencies such as the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and others. The Manager, GHG Programs will have roles in this important work, particularly in calculating expected greenhouse gas reductions, preparing explanatory documentation, and coordinating cross-functionally with other members of the CalBio team.
• Other: CalBio is a growing company where roles and responsibilities may evolve over time as needs arise. The Manager, GHG Programs, is expected to adapt when help is needed in areas which are not described in this job description. As knowledge and interests within the company develop, opportunities will be given to pursue these further to the extent possible.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, public policy, political science, environmental science, or related field required, with a preference given to candidates with a Master’s degree related to greenhouse gas mitigation or policy issues.
• 5+ years of professional experience related to climate/energy policy and/or environmental/climate issues in business, government, or the non-profit arena.
• 2+ years of project and program management experience, with a preference given to candidates with program management experience in large and complex regulatory compliance programs.
• Knowledge of California and US climate change policy and program development, especially with regard to market-based regulations such as Cap & Trade, Low Carbon Fuel Standard, and Renewable Fuel Standard, with demonstrated experience working with government agencies, stakeholder groups, and others. Technical experience in the dairy livestock sector is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills and extraordinary attention to detail required.
• Experience managing others effectively and coordinating team efforts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability synthesize and interpret technical information for various audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within collaborative team environment.
• Enjoy the challenge of exploring new issues and subject areas.
• An ability to multitask, and to be comfortable in a diverse and fast-moving work environment.
• Proficiency in Windows-based applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel) on a PC or tablet required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle in California is required.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position will be based in one of CalBio’s offices in California.

Site visits will be required in industrial and agricultural environments, primarily outdoors in the central valley of California. Temperatures range from 30 deg F in the winter to 115 deg F in the summer. Limited exposure to hazardous materials and/or toxic fumes will require the use of approved personal protective equipment. Exposure to heat, noise, flammable materials, rotating equipment, and other conditions normally encountered in an industrial environment should be expected. California Bioenergy will ensure all applicable work rules and safety requirements are closely adhered to.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Position includes a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, bonus, paid time off, 401k matching program, and more.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should respond to job post as directed in the link provided.