EPA Trading Compliance Analyst

About the role

This EPA and State Carbon Initiative Compliance Analyst role ensures the company adheres to state and federal requirements associated with transactions and blending of transportation fuels (gasoline and distillates). The primary responsibility is to ensure environmental compliance and support sustainability initiatives of the business. The position is located in the Gunvor USA LLC Houston office.

Responsibilities

• Advise and administer all reporting related to EPA Parts 79, 80, 90, and 1090 for Gunvor’s refined products and renewables trading desks, including:
  • Gather, verify, reconcile, and retain documentation such as lab analyses, Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) records, product transfer documents (PTDs), and others.
  • Track and reconcile tank and vessel inventories to confirm volumetric EPA requirements for RINs, benzene, and sulfur credits.
  • Monitor and resolve volumetric and/or quality discrepancies and communicate them with relevant traders.
  • Confirm deficits and surpluses of RIN, benzene, and sulfur credits on both volumetric and notional value bases for each trading book, and communicate this information to the front office, operations, and relevant functions regularly.
• Perform functions related to the management of Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs), including reporting via EMTS and coordinating external EPA and state audits.
• Act as the trusted subject-matter expert and advisor on relevant regulations, communicating associated risks and opportunities (e.g., potential retirement strategies) to operations and traders.
• Ensure the company adheres to state and federal regulatory requirements associated with the transaction of transportation fuel.
• Prepare and conduct due diligence reviews for quarterly and annual reports, and work with GUSA’s third-party consultant to submit annual attestations.
• Administer, compile, and file all reporting related to regional and state-specific LCFS programs for Gunvor’s refined products and renewables trading desks (California, Oregon, Washington, Canada).
• Liaise with external counsel and subject matter experts in environmental regulations to discuss current business activities and confirm new requirements for Gunvor USA LLC.
• Serve as Gunvor’s representative on the RFGSA and assist in periodic training of front office and operations employees.
• Monitor U.S. and Calgary offices’ compliance with internal policies and requirements.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
• 5-7 years of experience with EPA and state regulations pertaining to motor fuels production and transportation.
• Experience working with external counsel to verify environmental requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel.
• Detail-oriented with expertise in calculating EPA unit obligations resulting from motor fuels production and trading.
• Experience working in a commodity trading office environment and dealing directly with trading and operations teams.
• Ability to present results and recommendations to front office and executive management teams.
• Proactive in addressing potential or existing issues or errors.
• Well-organized and efficient, with the ability to allocate time to various compliance initiatives.
• Willing to travel as needed and be in the Houston office four days a week.