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Environmental Resources Management (ERM)

Managing Consultant, Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) Project Leader (Seni

Environmental Resources Management (ERM), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States,


Managing Consultant, Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) Project Leader (Senior Level)

ERM seeks a motivated

Managing Consultant, Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) Project Leader

based in

Texas

or

Louisiana . This role is part of ERM’s Sustainable Energies team and other technical communities such as Energy and Climate Change, Sustainability, and Transaction Advisory. The successful candidate will help lead a variety of technical projects related to CCS and 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 provides knowledge sharing of best practices across the industry and ongoing 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, engage in commercial development, and manage projects and teams. This opportunity is for 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 country's energy landscape and contributing to successful implementation of ERM's global strategy.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 manage projects efficiently 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.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.Up-to-date knowledge in permitting policy and guidance, including best practices in delivering a permit application.Experience and understanding of 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 work across ERM’s technical communities to identify parallel support options related to transactions, sustainability, climate, and permitting compliance.Strong technical writing and research skills, 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 essential for 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.Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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