Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and Oklahoma 2022.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence, diversity and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity open for an Environmental GHG Specialist.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Environmental GHG Specialist is responsible for data collection, analysis, and environmental reporting of greenhouse gas emissions for Summit Utilities, Inc. This position will also support special projects related to emissions reduction strategies and new technologies.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the subject-matter expert on issues related to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory and reporting.
• Collects GHG data, calculates GHG emissions, and completes recordkeeping and reporting for EPA Subpart W and other required reporting.
• Responsible for managing and contributing to Summit’s corporate GHG emissions inventory.
• Provides analysis related to GHG mitigation in support of the corporate GHG emission reduction roadmap.
• Provides support for preparing regulatory and internal reports and presentations related to the environmental aspects of corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.
• Participates in regulatory review, industry committees, and stakeholder meetings to help support environmental initiatives.
• Supports emissions measurement activities to ensure accurate data is collected.
• Coordinates and manages consultant support for GHG inventory management.
• Develops and analyzes carbon market strategies by assessing carbon credit projects and carbon offset procurement.
• Oversees implementation of data acquisition, handling, and reporting processes and supports review/verification processes.
• Participates in industry association committees and subcommittees through involvement in organizations including, but not limited to, the AGA, SGA, MEA, and ONE Future.
• Develops and manages a schedule to ensure all data collection, processing, verification, and reporting tasks are performed on time.
• Provides environmental guidance to operations and engineering personnel in support of their job functions.
• Conducts environmental compliance visits to sites to enhance communications and maintain compliance.
• Program Manager for voluntary GHG reporting.
• Reports directly to the Environmental Programs Manager and provides additional environmental project support as necessary.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Environmental Science related studies preferred.
• 5-8 years of Air, GHG reporting required.
• Experience developing of Corporate GHG inventories (Scope 1, 2 and 3) and decarbonization prioritization planning.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Detail oriented and demonstrates analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to develop strong relationships with all levels of employees to effectively introduce and drive program success.
• Maintains accurate environmental records database(s) to ensure timely response for various internal/external data requests.
• Able to take initiative, to reason and exercise independent judgment and discretion in dealing with a variety of individuals and situations.
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information, work effectively under pressure, and practice efficient time management.
• Able to demonstrate and apply operational knowledge of the natural gas utility industry.
• Able to demonstrate and apply knowledge of environmental regulations and how they relate to work performed by multiple Business Units.
• High level of proficiency and experience in software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities and deadlines quickly and independently.
• Able to manage environmental documentation in accordance with record retention requirements.
• Able to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills necessary to interact with internal and external parties in person and virtually.
• Able to travel out of town, occasionally overnight, for meetings, audits, conferences, etc.

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice, and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.