Fuel Compliance Manager

Seaboard Energy • Merriam, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fuel Compliance Manager ensures full compliance with all applicable
fuel regulations and sustainability programs, including International
Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC), U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard
(RFS), and state-level programs such as California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard
(LCFS). This role oversees carbon intensity (CI) calculations, manages
relationships with external consultants, regulatory agencies, and verification
bodies, and ensures accurate tracking of all feedstocks used in fuel
production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Chemical Engineering, Sustainability, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in fuel compliance or regulatory compliance within the energy or biofuels sector.
• Proven track record managing compliance for ISCC, RFS, and LCFS programs.
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of: ISCC requirements and certification processes. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and EPA reporting. Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) lifecycle analysis and CI scoring.
• Familiarity with GHG calculation methodologies and lifecycle analysis tools (e.g., GREET, BioGrace).
• Knowledge of feedstock traceability systems and chain-of-custody requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for interpreting complex regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing audits, documentation, and reporting deadlines.
• Proficiency in compliance management software and data analysis tools (Excel, ERP systems).
• Ability to collaborate with internal partners, external consultants, verification bodies, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience with certificate extensions, audits, and sustainability declarations.
• Professional certifications in sustainability or compliance (e.g., ISCC auditor training, GHG accounting).

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with ISCC, RFS, LCFS, and other relevant international, federal, and state programs.
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement necessary updates to internal processes.
• Oversee calculation and verification of carbon intensity scores for all fuel products.
• Coordinate with external consultants and verification bodies to ensure accurate and timely CI reporting.
• Develop and maintain systems for tracking all feedstocks from origin through processing.
• Ensure traceability and sustainability documentation meets program requirements.
• Prepare for and manage audits related to ISCC, RFS, and LCFS compliance.
• Support certificate extensions and scope changes, including documentation and verification.
• Compile and submit compliance reports to regulatory agencies and certification bodies.
• Maintain accurate records of sustainability declarations, GHG calculations, and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Work closely with internal teams (operations, sales, legal, procurement, sustainability) and external partners to ensure compliance objectives are met.
• Serve as primary point of contact for certification bodies and regulatory agencies

Benefits

• Traditional benefits include competitive pay, affordable medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, retirement savings plans for full-time and active employees, flexible spending accounts, life/AD&D insurance, family life insurance and employee assistance program.
• Other benefits: career training and advancement, discounted pork products, employee referral bonuses, wellness programs, annual family events and discount programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees