Since 1984, SCS Global Services has been a pioneer and leader in the field of sustainability standards and third-party certification, working across the economy in the natural resources, built environment, food and agriculture, consumer products and climate sectors. Partnering with companies, government agencies, NGOs, and stakeholders, we are striving to advance sustainable development goals through independent assessment, the application of sound science, and innovative solutions. Through these services, we are enabling decision-makers and purchasers to make informed decisions, giving innovators a competitive edge, and helping to drive the development of leadership standards to create a framework for continuous improvement.

Job Overview: SCS is hiring two Technical Specialist that will support the Director of Low Carbon Fuel Regulations in the administration of SCS’s biofuel verification programs, as well as related biofuels programs administered by SCS. The position primarily entails field auditing for clients hiring SCS to verify compliance with California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program and Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR). The LCFS Technical Specialist will also be trained to support complimentary biofuel related activities, including the EU’s ISCC certification. California’s LCFS and Canada’s CFR are regulations were both enacted to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with transportation fuels. The goal of both programs is to systematically reduce the carbon intensity (CI) of the transportation fuel used or produced in California and Canada each year. The job entails verifying the accuracy and completeness of client reports under California and Canadian laws that are submitted to each program. Verification for compliance requires the Technical Specialist to assess the implementation of program standards, analysis of processing and programmatic data, in person assessment of manufacturing operations and related data management systems, interviews of relevant staff in charge of relevant data and submissions, and prompt and professional customer service for both clients and SCS colleagues.

Relevant Services/Schemes:

• Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) – Validation and Verification Audits
• Canada Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) - Validation and Verification Audits
• International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) – Certification and Renewal Audits

Roles and Responsibilities:

Technical Operations

• Perform audits, as well as witness and internal audits where necessary, and draft associated audit reports
• Review data and documentation submitted by clients for completeness and accuracy
• Assess data and documentation for consistency with LCFS/CFR application submissions and claims
• The above reviews will require an analysis of all operational controls, data management systems, processing equipment, and other equipment or processes that may contribute to, or reduce, emissions.
• Make decisions to grant, maintain, reduce, expand, suspend or terminate certification based on evidence of conformance with requirements
• Participate in ongoing training and evaluation of performance to ensure audit performance is executed at a level expected by SCS, SCS clients, and CARB/ECCC (regulatory bodies).
• Be proficient in program and certification requirements, ensuring a pragmatic approach to a wide range of circumstances while maintaining the integrity of the certification scheme
• Consider and implement changes affecting certification (either client or scheme initiated)
• Ensure implementation of program procedures and documents
• Perform audits in industrial settings at companies that produce or trade biofuels that are produced or consumed in California. Perform audits for other biofuels programs at processing facilities, storage or warehouse operations, or other locations relevant to supply chain compliance.
• Attend meetings/webinars/conferences focused on the LCFS and other biofuel programs standards. Provide feedback and participate when necessary in risk assessment development processes. Provide technical support to colleagues and clients.

Communications

• Communicate regularly with Director and SCS team members, clients, and affiliate staff/ auditors, ensuring they are informed of project status, issues, and compliance with general program requirements
• Communicate requirements clearly, effectively and concisely
• Aid in the development of external communication materials
• Ability to write concise and accurate summaries of data, as well as concise and accurate summary reports in SCS approved formats at completion of audit process.

Program Quality Support

• Support program and implement quality initiatives such as client trainings and guidance documents
• Aid in the development of internal procedures and guidelines

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, masters degree preferred, or significant operational experience in related field
• Complete fluency in English and work experience that involves professional written communication. Spanish or Portuguese proficiency is a plus
• Strong organization and prioritization skills
• Proficient with business software including Outlook, Word, Excel and database management
• Strong customer service and teamwork orientation
• Initiative, good judgment, and ability to work independently under pressure in a changing environment

Physical Requirements

• This is an office based job. Sit 6+ hours per day. Keyboarding 6+ hours per day. Must be able to speak and listen in person and on the phone.
• Site visits will require travel to and inside of industrial manufacturing operations to check processes, equipment, monitoring equipment, and speak with staff along the way..
• This is an office (remote) based job the majority of time.
• Manufacturing, processing, and agricultural fields during audits, and auditor assessment activities

*SCS, Working Remotely:

SCS Global Services is recruiting all open roles to be remote; allowing our employees the ability to work flexibly and allowing SCS as a company to diversify the experience and perspectives of our growing workforce.

As part of our remote work, we want to ensure that our employees have what they need to work from home. We provide our new employees with a computer and can offer assistance in acquiring ergonomic necessities.

Pay Range:

$65k-125k (Based on Experience Level and Certifications)

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