Manager-Geoscience Compliance

2 months ago


Houston, United States Tallgrass Full time
Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.
  • Industry competitive pay
  • Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts 
  • Infertility Coverage
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
  • Wellness Programs & Mental Health Resources
  • Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
  • Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
  • Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
  • Identity theft protection
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
  • Company vehicle (if applicable)
  • Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
  • Career pathing, development programs, and internship programs
  • Networking and employee engagement events 
  • Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
  • Hybrid work schedule with onsite collaboration three days a week 

Primary Purpose:This position will develop the Geoscience Compliance expertise at Tallgrass through management of CO2 Sequestration Class VI permit applications across several CO2 Sequestration projects and integration of product from internal multidisciplinary technical specialists and external subsurface consultants

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Plan and lead efforts to obtain Class VI UIC permit, Subpart RR, and CARB approval across multiple sequestration projects at various stages of development and execution.
  • Integrate, complete, and file additional permits to gain approval with state regulatory bodies.
  • Maintain subject matter level expertise and familiarity with various regulators of CO2 sequestration project compliance requirements, including EPA, CARB, WDEQ, LA DNR, ND DMR, etc.
  • Ensure all CO2 Sequestration project development, execution, and operations teams are aware of and in compliance with commitments made to regulators.
  • Develop and manage compliance reporting to EPA UIC Program, EPA Subpart RR, and CARB through filing quarterly and annual reports.  
  • Contribute to the annual budgeting process for operating and capital expenditures and ensure that the Tallgrass budget forecasting and accrual processes are properly implemented and followed.
  • Develop financial assurance cost estimates for permits and applications, and work with the internal Risk and Insurance group to bond and insure projects.  
  • Work with legal through compliance topics such as Confidential Business Information or Legal Understanding Reports for CARB.  
  • Coordinate the development of a monitoring program that is compliant across multiple reporting agencies.  
  • Work with land and public relations to manage community interactions regarding permitting and Environmental Justice.  
  • Lead efforts to coordinate the outputs of multidisciplinary subsurface, projects, and operations teams to ensure integrated compliance products.
  • Maintain interactions with and develop relationships with Tallgrass Project Management, Commercial Origination, and other Regulatory and Compliance groups. 
  • Develop and maintain communication to regulatory authorities such as the EPA and state regulatory authorities.  
  • Regularly communicate with management regarding project status, goals, and objectives.
  • Foster a positive open work environment, systems approaches and disciplined execution of all assigned tasks Serve as a mentor to less experienced team members.
  • Demonstrate and enforce the highest professional integrity, ethics, and safety discipline.
  • Externally and internally facing role 
  • Speak clearly and listen carefully, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills.
  • Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
     Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
  • Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
 JOB REQUIREMENTS:Minimum Requirements:Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in environmental science, geology, or engineering.
Experience/Specific Knowledge:
  • A minimum of ten (10) years experience in geoscience or subsurface engineering field.  
  • Experience managing personnel in support of UIC permit applications.
  • Subject matter level expertise pertaining to UIC permit requirements in the US, specifically focused on CO2 sequestration.
  • Must be able to understand the needs of the business unit(s) for which development work is being performed.
  • Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
Competencies, Skills & Abilities:
  • Manage, schedule, and coordinate major projects.
  • Review design and documentation to ensure compliance.
  • Significantly contribute to meeting business objectives by generating and implementing project ideas.
  • Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
  • Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
  • Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
  • Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands:All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout the facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
  • Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
  • Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
  • The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:
  • Travel is required and is anticipated 25% of the time during project milestones.
  • Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
  • The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including a credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and before being employed.
  • Working after hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Supervisory Responsibility:
  • Yes

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:
  • Advanced degree from an accredited institution in environmental science, geology, engineering, or a related discipline.

Other Responsibilities:The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Compensation: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.  This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Notice to External Search Firms: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.
EEO Statement: Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.

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