Compliance Geoscientist Fulltime

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

Battelle is seeking a Compliance Geoscientist to support the Energy Division in Commercial Carbon Capture, and Storage (CCS) programs. This position is located in Columbus, OH or Houston, TX, but will consider remote locations.
• As a Compliance Geoscientist, the selected individual will primarily provide regulatory, compliance and permitting support (EPA Class VI and CARB) for commercial CCS projects.
• Provide support to individual project managers on compiling Class VI permits.
• Work closely with the technical and operations team to ensure accurate and compliant permits.
• Work with EPA and/or CARB and appropriate state agencies to ensure timely submittal and issuance of permits.
• Stay abreast of new related developments associated with individual state primacy.

Technical:
• Thorough understanding of long term injection operations, including monitoring technologies
• Understanding of commercial CCUS opportunities, especially those pertaining to 45Q and LCFS projects.
• High technical quality; ingenuity, creativity; work with client to define technical objectives

Project Management:
• Conduct/lead major technical projects w/time and budget constraints with minimal guidance from management; prepare status reports and presentations; instruct others about safety procedures

Key Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience, Petroleum Engineering or other closely related field with 6 years of experience in permitting, specifically within the EPA UIC program, focused on Class VI or Master’s degree in related field with 4 years of relevant experience or PhD with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Significant experience in operational environments, with a focus on injection
• Demonstrated project management experience with commercial and industrial clients
• Self-motivated, organized, and exhibits leadership
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be US Person

Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree or PhD.
• Demonstrated experience with CCUS pilot projects
• Experience with CARB and other state agencies with Class VI primacy

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
• Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle’s Legal Department.

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