SUSTAINABLE ASSESSMENT
MANAGER
PERMANENT-FULL TIME
HOUSTON, TX
Who we are:
We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it
happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in
an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become
the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.
You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers
and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future
for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.
About the role:
Drax is actively pursuing the development of
multiple new build and retrofit BECCS facilities across the US and
internationally. We are seeking a candidate to support the sustainable and
responsible development of these facilities. Specifically the role is
responsible for ensuring:
- BECCS developments strive for people, nature, and climate positive outcomes which may go beyond permitting requirements
- Sustainability policies, procedures, and commitments are considered and adopted by applicable development workstreams
- Environmental assessments are reviewed by sustainability and key elements are incorporated into site planning
- Accurate sustainability information flow and support is provided to BECCS development and CDR sales teams
As part of the Sustainability
Team, you will be responsible for the following:
- Liaise with BECCS project development teams to ensure Drax sustainability requirements, policies and commitments are considered during all development phases
- Identifying opportunities for people and nature positive interventions, encouraging best available technology for pollution control
- Supporting review of assessments and mitigation development for socioenvironmental impacts including:
- Air emissions and other waste discharges
- Environmental justice considerations.
- Impacts to threatened and endangered species and wider biodiversity.
- Nature and sensitive ecosystem impacts: e.g. wetlands protection, site clearance, soil impact etc.
- Water use and discharge: sustainability of abstractions and discharges (storm water and facility discharge) from/to ground or surface water and impacts therein.
- Impacts to cultural heritage/resources.
- Assessment of appropriate buffer zones and impacts to neighbours.
- Carbon/climate impacts from construction.
- Impacts to soil from development
- Ensuring future climate change risks are incorporated into site development.
- Benchmarking site development impacts to recognised sustainability standards.
- Ensuring assessment of end of life and decommissioning of site incorporated at design stage.
- Support communications with BECCS CDR sales group, including diligence and investor discussions - as needed
Who we’re looking for:
To be successful in this role you’ll ideally have
- B.S.
or higher in areas such as Environmental, Civil, and/or Agricultural
Engineering.
- Knowledge of US air and water permitting requirements and monitoring methods
- Experience and understanding of environmental impact assessments for new industrial developments
- Demonstrates ability to think beyond facility permitting and into the broader spectrum of sustainability issues to maximize people, climate, and nature positive outcomes
- Ability
to develop relationships and influence both internal and external
stakeholders with presence and impact
- Team-oriented
- Work closely with wider sustainability team, Group Innovation team and
corporate affairs and others as needed
- Ability to use software
applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and ArcGIS
- Understanding of
Environmental Justice issues preferred
- Understanding of climate
change, carbon removals and carbon markets desirable
- Experience of
sustainable building certifications desirable
- Self-driven with ability
to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment with minimal
supervision
- Commitment to work safely
and consistently demonstrate safe behaviours & attitude
- Demonstrates
interpersonal skills that enhance the team approach to work and problem
solving
What’s it
like to work at Drax
- A competitive salary, with opportunities to grow your experience and build an exciting career.
- A supportive team environment where you will continuously learn and grow.
- Great health and dental benefits starting from day one at Drax!
- A 401K matching plan to support your personal and family goals (also starting from day one at Drax!).
- A company bonus plan which rewards overall Drax performance, safety, and scorecard achievement.
We’re committed to making a tangible impact on
the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can
work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a
passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your
career and a future for generations to come.
Together, we make it happen.
At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an
environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their
role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the
communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes.
Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to
contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out
more about our approach here.
Talk to us about flexible working!
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