Environmental Credit Manager

California Bioenergy LLC•Costa Mesa, CA

2d•$85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

California Bioenergy (CalBio) is seeking an established energy professional to manage and execute the carbon credit marketing strategy set by senior leadership. Reporting to the Sr. Director, GHG Programs, the role focuses on maximizing the value of carbon credits across eligible markets, including RINs, LCFS, CFR, and CFP. The position is based in Costa Mesa, California, or Dallas, Texas, and has an annual salary range of $85,000 to $100,000, with bonus potential up to 25%. CalBio develops dairy digester projects that generate renewable natural gas and electricity. The company and its affiliate are developing, constructing, owning, and operating dairy digester projects across the country. The role works across commercial, operations, regulatory, accounting, and finance teams, as well as with market participants and third-party renewable natural gas producers. Responsibilities may evolve as company needs change, and the employee may be assigned other duties and special projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in management, accounting, engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
At least 4 years of professional experience directly related to energy, climate or environmental management, climate finance, economics, or accounting, with a focus on renewable fuel and carbon accounting.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize, interpret, and communicate technical information to varied audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to multitask and work in a diverse, fast-moving environment.
Proficiency with Windows-based applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, on a PC or tablet.

Nice To Haves

A relevant master’s degree.
Direct experience in energy or environmental commodity business management and accounting.
Data and quantitative analysis skills, including advanced MS Excel skills.
Technical experience managing environmental commodities, compliance management, and auditing.
Knowledge of California and U.S. climate change policy and program development, especially Cap and Trade, Low Carbon Fuel Standard, and Renewable Fuel Standard market-based regulations.
Experience with commodity hedging strategies, market analysis, supply and demand forecasting, and related commodity market analysis.
Interest in exploring new issues and subject areas.

Responsibilities

Execute the environmental credit monetization strategy established by senior and executive leadership to optimize carbon credit value across eligible markets.
Coordinate marketing and sales of RIN, LCFS, CFR, and CFP credits with the Environmental Credit Manager.
Monitor market conditions, pricing trends, regulatory developments, and liquidity to support credit sale recommendations.
Coordinate forward and spot credit transactions with brokers, counterparties, and obligated parties in accordance with approved strategies.
Support acquisition, management, and monetization of environmental credits generated by third-party renewable natural gas producers.
Develop and maintain relationships with renewable natural gas producers, brokers, obligated parties, credit buyers, and other market participants.
Maintain accurate, auditable records of credit purchases, sales, transfers, retirements, and inventory balances.
Track performance against credit monetization plans and report realized and forecasted results to management.
Ensure credit marketing and transaction activities comply with company risk controls, policies, and delegated authorities.
Coordinate with Accounting and Finance on credit inventory management, sales timing, revenue recognition, and cash flow forecasting.
Maintain forecasts of credit generation, inventory positions, forward commitments, and monetization schedules.
Prepare periodic management reports and presentations on market activity, portfolio performance, realized revenues, and key risks.
Support internal and external audits of environmental credit transactions and compliance programs.
Collaborate with commercial, operations, regulatory, and finance teams to optimize credit generation and monetization.
Identify and implement process improvements in credit tracking, forecasting, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Recommend improvements to senior management for streamlining the credit generation cycle.
Work with CalBio team members to respond to questions arising during LCFS LRT verifications and RFS QAP and attestation audits.
Participate as requested in internal and external audit checks of RIN and LCFS credit calculations, pricing, physical gas volumes, documentation, and inventory levels.
Adapt to evolving responsibilities and perform other duties and special projects as assigned.