Biofuels Regulatory Program Specialist

ABOUT POET

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty years our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and leader in bio-based products in the world. Beyond our world-class culture, POET team members enjoy competitive pay and benefits including;

• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses, and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
• Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Excellent work-life balance with a 'family-first' culture
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance

JOB SUMMARY

As the Biofuels Regulatory Program Specialist, you will support the corporate carbon reduction strategy for state and federal biofuel regulatory programs. This includes, but is not limited to: compliance activities for the federal Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS), state specific Low Carbon Fuel Standards (LCFS), and international renewable energy standards. You will constantly be seeking out new low carbon opportunities from federal, state, and international biofuel program incentives. Once opportunities are identified, you then develop economic models to help gauge the financial impact of any new strategies and create programs to ensure full compliance once commercialized. You will engage with a cross section of the POET business network, including POET Biofuels, POET Legal, POET Research, POET Bioproducts, and POET Bioprocessing. In addition, you support communication between POET and the applicable regulatory agencies.

DURING A TYPICAL DAY

• Regularly surveying the federal, state, and international biofuels programs for opportunities to implement carbon intensity reduction strategies.
• Support of the bioprocessing facilities regarding their participation in federal, state, and international biofuel programs (e.g. EPA RFS, California’s LCFS, EU Renewable Energy Directive).
• Understanding regulations associated with the federal, state, and international biofuels programs.
• Performing extensive and detailed carbon intensity modeling using various Green House Gas models.
• Establishing economic models to assess and predict the financial impacts of implementing carbon intensity reduction strategies at the bioprocessing facilities.
• Supporting independent third party auditors used for biofuels program oversight.
• Fostering a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• Maintaining a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community.
• Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!

STRENGTHS OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering.
• You are able to perform statistical analysis and create extensive carbon intensity modeling.
• You enjoy working on high profile initiatives in a cross functional team setting that provide value to the business.
• Passion around being a part of significantly improving the carbon footprint of the bioprocessing facilities.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills as well as the ability to adapt to change.
• You know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite, in particular and especially Excel. You’re capable of learning new programs.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN POET

At POET we believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Culture is king at POET. We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). POET complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.