Description SUMMARY OF COMPANY BioUrja Advisors is the shared services company within BioUrja Group. Established in 2006, BioUrja was initially founded to supply physical bioethanol to the U.S. refining industry, BioUrja has since evolved into a leading supplier of refined petroleum products and natural gas liquids, in addition to maintaining its strong presence in the bioethanol supply and trading sector. We count every major refining company as our customer, as well as most of the largest international trading houses and wholesalers. We are renowned globally in the energy industry, with a reputation for exceptional service and reliability in delivering physical commodities anywhere. POSITION SUMMARY BioUrja Advisors is currently seeking a Head of Carbon Storage – Development & Operations to lead efforts to identify and develop subsurface carbon storage opportunities. We are looking for a results driven individual with a proven track record of delivering value-creating opportunities. BioUrja Advisors offers competitive pay and benefits and a supportive, virtual and collaborative work environment. RESPONSIBILITIES Project Execution - Lead subsurface budgeting and planning efforts, including the sequence of activity and costs from screening to post injection site care (PISC). - Develop cost effective storage monitoring plans. - Provide technical input regarding overall project planning, risk mitigation, operational strategies, and achievable development schedules to meet economic objectives. - Work with finance teams on budgets and cost structures. Storage Evaluation - Lead effort by coordinating consultants (i.e. geoscientists, engineers) to mature identified CO2 storage opportunities, including oversight of technical work ranging from geologic evaluation to CO2 injection simulations to verify target injection rates and plume predictions, well planning (injection and monitoring), well data collection, well optimization, well site selections, Area of Review and pore space/ land requirements, and any additional data requirements (i.e. seismic). - Lead de-risking efforts, scenario planning and development optimization. Regulatory Applications - Lead development and submission of EPA Class VI applications to ensure complete reservoir-related interpretations are included and development plans are presented accurately, including participation and leading efforts in response to regulatory agencies throughout the permitting process. Well Planning and Drilling Support - Develop and recommend testing plans for characterization and development wells for specific storage sites. - Primary point of contract for drilling consultants that would manage all drilling-related activities. New Opportunity Screening - Work with consultants using available data to perform screening level CCS site evaluations to quickly determine storage potential with a focus on storage capacity, injectivity, retention, and other related factors. Commercial and Business Development - Support new business development initiative and assist in development of responses to formal requests for proposals. REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS - Minimum of Master of Science in Geology or closely related discipline. - Minimum of 20 years of subsurface related work experience with a minimum of 5 years of direct CCS project experience. - Ability to travel 15% - 25% of the time. - Experience with complex subsurface geologic concepts and static modeling methods and familiarity with relevant software. Knowledge and use of reservoir data types for input for CO2 injection simulations (e.g. core data, logs, pressure transient analysis). Basic understanding of reservoir engineering concepts are a plus. - Deep knowledge of the CCS industry and Class VI permitting process and regulations. - Understanding of monitoring requirements and familiar with monitoring technologies. - Project management and leadership experience, including understanding of economic metrics including net present value concepts. - Direct experience with well operations is preferred. - Creative and motivated individual accustomed to working remotely in a multi-disciplined team. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office. - Must be a detail oriented, self-motivated, project delivery focused candidate capable of leading teams as well as directly contributing to essential work products. - Possess ability to deliver and present complex subsurface concepts to diverse groups that are nontechnical. Excellent collaboration and communication skills are required. - Ability to prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast paced and growth-oriented environment. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. BENEFITS - Competitive Salary. - Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life). - 401(k)/ Retirement savings. - Friendly work environment. - Paid-Time Off/holidays. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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