Environmental Specialist Jobs

Provides technical guidance on a wide range of environmental matters impacted by company operations and assets; provides advice in the environmental areas of air, water, waste, soil and groundwater. Performs site assessments, tests to ensure that safeguards are in place and aligned with company risk guidelines and regulatory requirements. Verifies that environmental issues are addressed and mitigation measures are implemented. Manages environmental monitoring and reporting. Employees in this Job Category can support multiple environmental areas (air/water, waste/water, etc.).

Supports medium sized clients/customers and makes significant contributions to more complex projects under periodic supervision. General knowledge of the work function and Chevron’s practices.

• California Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Oregon Clean Fuel Program, Washington Clean Fuel Standard, Federal Renewable Fuel Standard, Canadian provincial programs, and/or the Renewable Energy Directive in Europe as well as emerging programs in Canada and other jurisdictions.
• Prepare applications for a variety of low carbon fuel reduction programs including the following programs
  • California Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Oregon Clean Fuel Program, Washington Clean Fuel Standard, Federal Renewable Fuel Standard, Canadian provincial programs, and/or the Renewable Energy Directive in Europe as well as emerging programs in Canada and other jurisdictions.
• Supporting project management work to evaluate potential opportunities for REG
• Gather resources for research and execution of compliance and LCA projects.
• Involvement with developing projects that reduce carbon intensity.
• Support state level compliance efforts and reporting
• Assist with development of new areas of development and technologies.
• Perform regulatory research and analysis to stay updated on new regulations in existing and emerging low carbon fuel incentive programs.
• Complete LCAs for internal and external projects and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
• Proficiency in Excel
• 1 – 4 years of related experience
• Strong math and accounting skills
• 4-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience – Chemical Engineering, Bio Systems Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Public Policy, Sustainability, Environmental studies/science, or related degree
• Strategic, critical thinking
• Cross-functional approach and collaboration with strong verbal and written communication skills

• Familiarity with Process Information system (PI), Visual Basic, and/or Tableau
• Project management experience implementing renewable technologies (wind, solar, etc.)
• Knowledge of lifecycle analysis models
• Tech savvy, with strong analytical and statistical skills
• GREET model, GHGenius model, BioGrace model, other
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Familiarity with the environmental field and concepts around greenhouse gases