Sr. Greenhouse Gas Specialist

Grand Junction, CO
Full Time
RCE
Experienced

Sr. Greenhouse Gas Specialist

Ruby Canyon Environmental

Founded in 2005, Ruby Canyon Environmental, Inc. (RCE) is dedicated to supporting and assuring that our clients’ environmental initiatives adhere to high standards of excellence. For over 15 years, we have championed accurate GHG emissions accounting for corporate inventories, facility-based reporting, carbon offsets and other environmental projects. RCE is well versed in all aspects of domestic and international climate policy, GHG programs, EPA regulations and both compliance and voluntary carbon offset programs. RCE’s expertise and experience working in today’s dynamic carbon markets has expanded to include sustainability reporting, life-cycle analysis, carbon footprint of products, as well as forestry and land use change. Having provided services for hundreds of clients, RCE has grown to become one of the most highly regarded GHG and environmental assurance companies in North and South America. RCE has been named Best Verification Company in North America in the Environmental Finance market survey 7 times since 2013.

RCE is based in Grand Junction, CO with a regional office located in Mexico City. RCE also has satellite offices throughout the U.S.

Job description:

Ruby Canyon Environmental is seeking an experienced GHG Professional to join our growing GHG assurance and consulting business. This full-time position includes the potential to work with clients across a wide variety of sectors including agriculture and forestry (AFOLU), CFCs/HCFCs, chemical, coal mine methane, livestock (dairy and hog farms), manufacturing, oil & gas, renewable energy, transportation and waste. Job duties and expectations include:

  • Acting as a lead auditor for validation and verifications for GHG reduction projects, mandatory GHG reporting, corporate GHG inventories, sustainability reporting and carbon neutrality assessments.
  • Supporting and/or leading consulting services for our clients including GHG methodology development, GHG inventory development, net zero and GHG goal development, and other sustainability strategies.
  • Candidate must be a team player, a quick learner, have strong written and verbal communications skills, possess a commitment to excellence, and the ability to work independently.
  • Candidate must also be able and willing to travel throughout North and South America for work assignments.

Location:

Ideally located at RCE’s main office in Grand Junction, CO for one-two years, but RCE is open to remote options for experienced GHG professionals.

Required Qualifications:

  • A minimum of three (3) years’ experience with GHG accounting, and/or performing GHG verifications and/or developing GHG emissions inventories/projects in one or more of the following programs:
    • Carbon Offsets: California ARB, British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, American Carbon Registry, Climate Action Reserve, Verified Carbon Standard, Cercarbono, CDM, EU ETS, Gold Standard
    • GHG Reporting: California ARB, British Columbia MRR, Alberta TIER, Ontario MRR, Canada OBPS, The Climate Registry, Airport Carbon Accreditation, CORSIA, Mexico RENE, EPA MRR, GHG Protocol, CDP
    • Other Programs: GRI G4 Reporting, ESG Reporting, California LCFS, PAS 2060

 Ability to perform audits, data analysis, complex calculations, understand regulations and standards, and draft technical reports

  • Possess excellent organizational skills related to time management, client interaction, and project management, with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Advanced skills in standard software packages including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • B.S. in relevant Engineering or Science subject.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Lead Verifier Certification(s)
  • Graduate level degree in Engineering or Science
  • Experience with heavy industry
  • Experience with sustainability/carbon advisory
  • Experience with carbon footprint of products, carbon neutrality, net zero, carbon intensity metrics
  • Spanish language proficiency

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