Regulatory Compliance Engineer – Biogas

Job summary

Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Communications & External Affairs Group

Job Description:

About us

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!

About the role

The Regulatory Compliance Engineer – Biogas will support the Biogas Regulatory Compliance team with key responsibilities focusing on low carbon fuel program compliance and technical support across the team. This position will also assist in maintaining recordkeeping requirements for facilities across our portfolio participating in sustainability compliance programs. This position will develop and understanding of technical laws and regulations related to the sustainability compliance programs, prepare compliance reports and technical support documents, perform compliance assessments, work with a wide variety of functional departments (including Operations, Project Development, and third-party auditors) and manage multiple assignments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for compiling, analyzing, and presenting data, documents, and other information related to compliance programs across a portfolio of operational RNG facilities. This includes but is not limited to, operational data, energy usage statements, mass & energy balances, process drawings, and information for facility instrumentation.
• Responsible for learning and implementing various LCA or Carbon Intensity Assessment frameworks as it relates to our compliance program activity. This includes, but is not limited to, CA GREET, Argonne National Labs GREET, OpenLCA, GHGenius, and the ISCC framework.
• Assist with compiling and submitting reports for regulatory compliance reporting activities. Assist with communications with regulatory agencies and third-party entities as required.
• Perform LCA and Carbon Intensity Assessments for annual compliance reporting, voluntary program reporting, and to support business development efforts.
• Support and witness compliance audits for regulatory and voluntary fuel programs.
• Gain and maintain knowledge regarding state, federal, and international renewable and low carbon fuels programs.
• Assists compliance team with compliance program development, implementation and management, training program materials and management
• May assist with facility registration activities related to RNG and eRIN production and other compliance functions for the federal RFS.
• May perform reviews of processes, procedures, and regulatory reports to assure alignment with regulatory guidance. Assist with communicating impacts of regulatory changes and educating other Archaea internal teams of such changes.
• This is not a complete list of duties; this position may be required to perform additional duties deemed vital by management.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of work experience required; with previous direct experience in regulatory compliance preferred.
• Proficiency in quantitative and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.

Desired Experience

• Prior experience with LCA or Carbon Intensity modeling using the CA GREET or ANL GREET model, or related experience under a state low carbon fuel program such as the California LCFS is preferred.
• Exposure to energy compliance and regulations in the energy industry is preferred.
• Exposure to audit procedures is desired but not required.
• Technical writing and the ability to communicate internally and externally.
• Team orientation and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fluid working environment.
• Critical thinking skills, project, and time management skills.
• Dedication, positive attitude, and willingness to contribute to the team.
• Shows good judgment, decision making and problem-solving skills.

Why join bp

At BP, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

How much do we pay (Base)? ($78,000 - $144,000) *Note that the pay range listed for this position is a genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting. 
 
This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full times employees (60 - 240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees). You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays.  You may learn more about how we calculate paid vacation and view our generous vacation and holiday schedules at benefits@bp. Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Learn more at benefits@bp.
 
We offer a reward package to enable your work to fit with your life. These offerings include a discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and generous retirement benefits that include a 401k matching program. These benefits may include a pension for eligible employees. You may learn more about our generous benefits at benefits@bp.
 
As part of bp’s wellbeing package, bp offers access to health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as life and Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability.  You may learn more about our generous benefits at benefits@bp.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation may be negotiable for this role

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Advocacy, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Brand visual standards, Campaigning, Channel Management, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Content Design, Creating and measuring impact, Crisis Communications, Digital Communication, Digital fluency, Employee Engagement, Influencing, Issues and Policy Management, Listening, Market Trends, Performance Consulting, Presenting, Social Impact Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Writing skills

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.