Energy Compliance Services - Manager Chemical Engineer
About the role
Weaver is seeking talented professionals to join our growing Energy Compliance Services (ECS) team. Weaver’s ECS practice is dedicated to helping businesses navigate compliance with evolving regulations, including regulations governed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environment and Climate Change Canada, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board, as well as other various states and provinces. Many of the environmental programs we focus on within our ECS practice are rooted in managing the human impact on the environment, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing sustainability. We have substantial expertise and experience with transportation fuel regulations, including petroleum-based fuels as well as renewable fuels.
The Manager will be responsible for leading assurance and consulting engagements that generally relate to regulatory compliance. They will develop expertise in technical laws and regulations related to the ECS practice. Day-to-day work will include supervising engineering reviews, conducting on-site inspections of renewable fuel production facilities, and assisting with our Quality Assurance Plans (QAP) program. They will supervise team activity and review all deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and technical proficiency. The Manager will work closely with leadership in a physical office setting (Houston, Denver, or San Diego) or remotely from our Virtual Office to execute plans effectively. Generally after the first year with Weaver, the Manager will be assigned a team of direct reports. This role requires 20-30% travel to clients in the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Lead assurance and consulting engagements related to regulatory compliance
- Develop expertise in technical laws and regulations within the ECS practice
- Supervise engineering reviews and on-site inspections of renewable fuel production facilities
- Assist with Quality Assurance Plans (QAP) program
- Supervise team activity and review deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and technical proficiency
- Convert client needs into action plans or projects and follow through with implementation
- Deliver multiple concurrent projects on time and on budget
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited University
- 6+ years of experience in the chemical engineering field, with a solid background in project management, consulting, regulatory compliance, and/or client relations
- Currently holds Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience performing mass and energy balance calculations
- Experience interpreting and preparing block flow diagrams (BFDs), process flow diagrams (PFDs), and process descriptions
- Demonstrates independent thinking and strong decision-making skills
- Excellent writing and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to oil and gas industry, or experience in energy compliance and fuels regulations
- Extensive understanding of refining and renewable fuel production processes
- Demonstrated ability to build a network of contacts
- Very adaptable, responding to changes in client demands and schedules
- Experience as a mentor
- Passionate about training others and serving as a resource to less experienced engineers
Benefits
Weaver offers competitive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. We support our employees by providing:
- Flexible scheduled time off (STO)
- Minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave
- 11 holidays and 2 scheduled recharge days
- In-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal Learning & Development department
- A multi-faceted internal learning program including technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth
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