Biofuels Regulatory Program Specialist
POET
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 and carbon scoring 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.
Job description
The preferred location for this role is Wichita, KS office. The role can also report out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Responsibilities include:
- 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, Inflation Reduction Act).
- 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.
- Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- 1+ year of experience in any compliance, financial analysis, or engineering field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Mathematics, or Engineering is required.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis and modeling.
- 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.
- Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and the ability to learn new programs.
- Knowledge and understanding of data management and basic programing theories.
A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
- A high level of personal integrity
- Interpersonal skills – the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
- Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- The ability to embrace and promote change
- An innovative mindset
- The ability to think objectively
- Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty
- The ability to work in a team environment
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Up to 5% travel will be part of the norm for this position to visit the bioprocessing facilities, for meetings, and site visits. At times overnight travel may be required.
- This position operates in an office environment, working at a personal computer where you may sit or stand. Most of our office workspace consists of an open-concept design intended to promote open communication and collaboration.
- The Biofuels Regulatory Team is spread out between the two main offices and multiple plant locations, collaboration over Zoom is expected.
Requirements
- 1+ year of experience in any compliance, financial analysis, or engineering field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Mathematics, or Engineering is required.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis and modeling.
- Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and the ability to learn new programs.
- Knowledge and understanding of data management and basic programing theories.
- Interpersonal skills – the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
- Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- The ability to work in a team environment
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Profit-Sharing Bonuses
- Incentive Bonuses
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
- Wellness Program
- Onsite Fitness Centers
- Home & Auto Insurance Discounts
Company overview
POET is the world's largest producer of biofuel and a global leader in sustainable bioproducts, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The company operates 35 bioprocessing facilities across the Midwest, three corporate offices, four terminal locations, and employs nearly 2,600 team members. POET specializes in creating plant-based alternatives to fossil fuels, leveraging biotechnology to convert renewable agricultural resources into bioethanol, distillers grains, corn fermented protein, distillers corn oil, bioCO2, dry ice, purified alcohol, and asphalt rejuvenator. With more than 140 U.S. patents, POET has established itself as an innovator in the biotechnology sector, focusing on reducing dependence on foreign oil, revitalizing global agriculture, and creating sustainable energy solutions. The company's integrated business model combines research and development with expertise in design, construction, technology, operations, public affairs, and marketing, positioning it as a comprehensive leader in the renewable energy and bioproducts industry.