Managing Consultant, Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) Project Leader (Senior Level) at Environmental Resources Management Inc in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

ERM seeks a motivated Managing Consultant, Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) Project Leader based in Texas or Louisiana. This role is based on becoming a part of ERM’s Sustainable Energies team as well as other technical communities such as Energy and Climate Change, Sustainability and Transaction Advisory. The successful candidate will help lead variety of technical projects related to CCS and help drive our client’s decarbonization goals in the oil & gas, power, manufacturing, and chemical sectors throughout North America. Candidates will work directly with clients as they develop their plans for decarbonization and drive execution on their major capital projects.  Access to ERM's Sustainable Energies experts provide knowledge sharing of best practices across the industry and on-going learning opportunities for our team.

This role requires experience in the energy sector and/or direct CCS experience. Candidates are expected to build client relationships, commercial development and managing projects and teams. This opportunity is for supporting a mid to senior-level professional looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader, while working on capital projects that are reshaping the countries energy landscape and contributing to successful implementation of ERM's global strategy.

ERM’s technical communities pursue and win highly innovative engagements for the most interesting clients, providing the full breadth of air quality and climate change services.  In North America alone, ERM has hundreds of dedicated climate change professionals assisting clients with projects in CCS, Hydrogen, biofuels, renewables and others.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver consulting services to clients, contributing to overall revenue targets at ERM.




• Build and lead a team of experts focused on CCS project permitting (Class VI Underground Injection Control (UIC) permits, related surface permitting, and pipeline permitting).




• Work through ERM’s Project Management @ ERM (PM@ERM) to develop skills to properly and efficiently managing project and reduce business risk.




• Contribute to the development of the CCS advisory line at ERM through leadership and drive.




• Grow client relations and connect with relevant individuals in charge of CCS.




• Identify and develop specific opportunities to provide consultancy services to clients.




• Participate in proposal writing, negotiation and follow through.




• Ensure team compliance with system processes, permitting requirements and procedures.




• Participate in business planning activities, including detailed analysis of forecast revenue earning opportunities.




• Maintain deep knowledge of CCS activities in North America, latest technology, markets and trends, industry practices.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, geology, environmental or related field.




• Understanding of subsurface characteristics and knowledge of testing and monitoring practices for underground sources of drinking water.




• 5+ years of direct consulting or industry experience involving environmental permitting and compliance. 




• Permitting and consent knowledge for regulatory requirements associated with CO2 sequestration and pipeline construction and operation. Additional experience in surface permitting related to development of well pads and drilling wells.




• Relevant experience in identifying risks and gaps in the well permitting process.




• A working knowledge of the critical risk factors associated with permitting Class VI UIC wells. Ability to utilize these skills to identify and mitigate client project risks.




• Up to date knowledge in permitting policy and guidance, including best practices in delivering a permit application.




• Experience and understanding with carbon policy, including IRA, EPA, IRS and California LCFS.




• Appreciation for tools utilized for developing CCS subsurface models and characterizing the subsurface reservoirs and confining zones.




• Knowledge related to CO2 capture technologies, transportation, and sequestration infrastructure.




• Recognized technical expertise and established reputation in the local marketplace.




• Drive to expand knowledge base and works across ERM’s technical communities to identify parallel support options related to transactions, sustainability, climate, and permitting compliance.




• Strong technical writing and research skills, which will be utilized to develop narrative permits, complete technical assessments, and develop technical and commercial proposals for clients.




• Up to 20% travel across the United States.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. 

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!