Technical Manager for Industrial Programs - Mine Methane Capture

Position Summary

The Technical Manager for Industrial Programs is a technical position focused on mine methane capture and other methane-related methodologies within ACR. This role provides support to the ACR Industrial Programs Director and Managing Director, as well as other colleagues within the ACR team. The person in this role contributes to most aspects of ACR services, including performing routine and increasingly complex project reviews, providing technical support to external stakeholders, and supporting technical team and ACR objectives.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform routine and increasingly complex GHG emissions reduction and removal project reviews accurately, efficiently, independently, and according to expected regulatory and internal deadlines, seeking input from colleagues and leadership as needed.
• Provide accurate, consistent and coherent technical support to external stakeholders (e.g., project developers, validation and verification bodies, regulators) on matters that come up as part of project implementation, verification, and review, seeking input from colleagues and leadership as needed.
• Develop and/or maintain institutional systems for project record keeping, regulatory guidance tracking, and sector-specific technological advancements.
• Attend site visits and perform audits, as assigned.
• Support and contribute to technical team and ACR objectives appropriate to level of experience and expertise (e.g., develop templates and presentation materials, coordinate across ACR teams, develop internal policies and procedures, develop project GIS maps, support co-benefits efforts, author sections of ACR policy documents), as assigned.
• Provide technical and policy support for, and/or lead, methodology development and updates, as assigned.
• Perform technical and policy analysis, as assigned.
• Serve as team lead for one of ACR’s methane-related methodologies, performing administrative functions and providing leadership to colleagues working on the same methodology.
• Mentor more junior Industrial Program staff on technical and policy matters and broader sectoral context.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including the resolution and/or escalation of contentious matters in coordination with leadership.
• Represent ACR externally (e.g., working groups, conference presentations), as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or advanced degree in environmental, natural, or physical sciences; engineering; GHG emissions accounting; or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience is required; additional years of experience preferred. Must have experience in, training in, and/or familiarity with the technical and regulatory aspects of mine methane capture and destruction and other methane-related methodologies, GHG emissions/carbon accounting principles, and verification and auditing standards. Work experience with carbon accounting, carbon markets, or related environmental markets is desired.
• Computer/Technical Skills: Proficiency in SharePoint, Outlook, and full MS Office suite required.
• Communication Skills: Strong writing skills required.
• Languages: Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Fluency in one or more additional languages is an asset.
• Required Travel: Must be available to travel for short-term assignments.

Position-Specific Skills

• Strong technical and analytical expertise.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to track and adhere to deadlines and perform required reviews with speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects at a time without sacrificing quality.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to consistently interact with others in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills, integrity, and trustworthiness.

Physical Demands

Typical office environment with continual sitting or standing required.

Other

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Salary Range: $91K – $120K (depending on experience)
• Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness.
• Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law.
• Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce. Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity, inclusion, and equity across the entire organization.